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Sofka Popova

b. 1953

Bulgarian sprinter

Athletics competitor
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About Sofka Popova

Born 1953. Sofka Popova is a Bulgarian athletics competitor.

Sofka Vasileva Popova (née Kazandzhieva/Bulgarian: Казанджиева; born 15 August 1953) is a retired 100 metres runner from Bulgaria. She won three medals at the European Indoor Championships. She won 5 national indoor 60 m titles, from 1978 to 82.

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Important facts

Born
15 August 1953, Plovdiv
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Athletics competitor
Nationality
Bulgaria

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Sofka Popova?

Bulgarian sprinter

When was Sofka Popova born?

Sofka Popova was born on 15 August 1953 in Plovdiv.

What is Sofka Popova's occupation?

Sofka Popova is an athletics competitor.

What nationality is Sofka Popova?

Sofka Popova is Bulgarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sofka Popova

· Wikidata: Q439905

· DBpedia: Sofka Popova

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