Atanas Shopov
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Atanas Hristov•Shopov |
| Used name | Atanas•Shopov |
| Original name | Атанас Христов•Шопов |
| Born | 4 October 1951 in Dobrovnitsa, Pazardzhik (BUL) |
| Measurements | 177 cm / 90 kg |
| NOC |  Bulgaria |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 0 |
| Silver | 1 |
| Bronze | 1 |
| Total | 2 |
Biography
Atanas Shopov had the following podium finishes at major championships: 2nd in the 1972 Olympics Middle-Heavyweight class (517.5 kg); 3rd in the 1976 Olympics Middle-Heavyweight class (360.0 kg); 2nd in the 1972 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (517.5 kg); 3rd in the 1976 World Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (360.0 kg); 3rd in the 1971 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (512.5 kg); 2nd in the 1972 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (527.5 kg); 3rd in the 1973 European Championships Middle-Heavyweight class (350.0 kg).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | BUL |
Atanas Shopov | |||
| Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 2 | Silver | ||||
| 1976 Summer Olympics | Weightlifting | BUL |
Atanas Shopov | |||
| Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) | 3 | Bronze |