About Rusi Petrov
Lived 1944 – 2023 (aged 79). Rusi Petrov was a Bulgarian amateur wrestler.
Rusi Petrov (; 26 April 1944 – 20 August 2023) was a Bulgarian wrestler who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.
In 1971, at the World Wrestling Championship he won gold in Men's freestyle, 90 kg category.
Petrov died on 20 August 2023, at the age of 79.
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Who was Rusi Petrov?
Olympic wrestler
When was Rusi Petrov born?
Rusi Petrov was born on 26 April 1944.
When did Rusi Petrov die?
Rusi Petrov died on 20 August 2023 in Burgas.
What was Rusi Petrov's occupation?
Rusi Petrov was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Rusi Petrov?
Rusi Petrov was Bulgarian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rusi Petrov. https://biography.guide/rusi-petrov/
MLA: "Rusi Petrov." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/rusi-petrov/.
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