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Ivanka Khristova: Bulgarian shot putter (1941–2022).
Born in Osikovitsa (died at age 80).
Recipient of the Hero of Socialist Labour.
Stands 5′8″ tall.
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Hero of Socialist Labour
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Biography
Ivanka Marinova Hristova was a Bulgarian shot putter. She won the gold medal at the 1976 Summer Olympics, and the bronze in 1972. In addition she won the 1976 European Indoor Championships. Khristova died on 24 February 2022, at the age of 80.
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Ivanka Khristova was born in Osikovitsa.
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