Kiril Kounev

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameKiril•Kounev
Used nameKiril•Kounev
Other namesКирил Кунев
Born19 April 1968 in Galabovo, Stara Zagora (BUL)
Measurements168 cm / 83-93 kg
AffiliationsHawthorn
NOC Australia

Biography

Kiril Kounev had the following podium finishes at major championships: 1st in the 1989 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (385.0 kg); 3rd in the 1990 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (360.0 kg); 3rd in the 1993 World Championships Light-Heavyweight class (372.5 kg); 1st in the 1989 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (385.0 kg); 2nd in the 1990 European Championships Light-Heavyweight class (370.0 kg).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Weightlifting AUS Kiril Kounev
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 4
2000 Summer Olympics Weightlifting AUS Kiril Kounev
Middle-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) 14

Special Notes