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 (aged 79 years 4 months 4 days) 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