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Stancho Penchev

b. 1940

Bulgarian weightlifter

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About Stancho Penchev

Born 1940. Stancho Penchev is a weightlifter.

Stancho Penchev (; born 9 May 1940) is a Bulgarian weightlifter. He competed at the 1964 Summer Olympics as a light heavyweight and the 1972 Summer Olympics as a heavyweight. He was ranked number one in Bulgaria for his weight class in 1963, 1966, 1969, 1971, 1973 and 1974.

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Important facts

Born

9 May 1940, Plovdiv

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Weightlifter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Stancho Penchev's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who is Stancho Penchev?

Bulgarian weightlifter

When was Stancho Penchev born?

Stancho Penchev was born on 9 May 1940 in Plovdiv.

What is Stancho Penchev's occupation?

Stancho Penchev is a weightlifter.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Stancho Penchev

· Wikidata: Q80445871

· DBpedia: Stancho Penchev

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