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Hristo Hristov becomes European champion at U17 Weightlifting Championship in Pristina

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Bulgaria’s athlete Hristo Hristov became European champion at the U17 Weightlifting Championships in Pristina, Kosovo. Hristov earned the gold medal at the 94 kilogram category. The Bulgarian athlete won the gold in the overall with 355 kilograms. Hristov also won the gold medals in both movements- he lifted 160 kilograms in the snatch category and 195 kilos in the clean and jerk.




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