Kiril Kounev
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Kiril•Kounev |
| Used name | Kiril•Kounev |
| Other names | Кирил Кунев |
| Born | 19 April 1968 in Galabovo, Stara Zagora (BUL) |
| Measurements | 168 cm / 83-93 kg |
| Affiliations | Hawthorn |
| 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
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the British Empire/Commonwealth Games (6–0–0 1994 Victoria WLT light-heavyweight -83 kg gold: clean & jerk, snatch, and total; 1998 Kuala Lumpur WLT middle-heavyweight -94 kg gold: clean & jerk, snatch, and total)