Stefka Yordanova Explained

Stefka Yordanova (Bulgarian: Стефка Йорданова; 9 January 1947 – 16 January 2011) was a Bulgarian sprinter and middle-distance runner who specialized in the 400 and 800 metres.

Born in Burgas, she ran at the 1971 European Indoor Championships and won a bronze medal in the 4 x 400 metres relay.[1] She then won the 800 metres gold medal at the 1973 European Indoor Championships.[2] In so doing, she broke the indoor 800 metres world record, beating fellow Bulgarian Svetla Zlateva's record that had been set a mere two weeks before.[3] She became Bulgarian 400 metres champion in 1970.[4]

Yordanova died in Burgas in on January 16, 2011.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 1971 European Indoor Championships, women's 4 x 400 metres relay final. Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. 5 February 2010.
  2. Web site: 1973 European Indoor Championships, women's 800 metres final. Die Leichtatletik-Statistik-Seite. 5 February 2010.
  3. News: Record Run. 13 Mar 1973. The Age. AAP-Reuter. 22. 13 February 2010. Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
  4. Web site: Bulgarian Championships. GBR Athletics. Athletics Weekly. 5 February 2010.
  5. https://archive.today/20120529192750/http://www.european-athletics.org/general-news/former-european-800m-indoor-champion-yordanova-dies.html Former European 800m indoor champion Yordanova dies

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