Rusi Petrov

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameRusi Amedov•Petrov
Used nameRusi•Petrov
Original nameРуси Амедов•Петров
Born16 April 1944 in Krushevets, Burgas (BUL)
Died20 August 2023 in Burgas, Burgas (BUL)
Measurements179 cm / 90 kg
AffiliationsTshernomorets Buragas/CSKA (Central Sport Klub Army) Sofia
NOC Bulgaria

Biography

Rusi Petrov had the following finishes at major championships – 1971 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1969 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1970 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 1966 European Championship: 87.0 kg. Freestyle (6th).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1972 Summer Olympics Wrestling BUL Rusi Petrov
Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 4