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Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva

Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva

BULBULWomen
Birth dateFeb 3, 1951
BirthplacePernik, Bulgaria
Height1.75 m
Weight89 kg

Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva (Bulgarian: Иванка Петрова-Стойчева; February 3, 1951 in Pernik – February 18, 2007) is a retired track and field shot putter from Bulgaria, best known for competing at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, USSR. There she ended up in 11th place, with a distance of 18.34 metres.

Key facts
Shot Put
21.01
#32 all-time
1980 season best
20.51
Jun 7, 1980 · Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1980 season best
Age
75 years old

As of Sep 19, 2026: Shot Put 21.01 (#32 all-time), 1980 season best 20.51 (Jun 7, 1980, Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)) · 75 years old

Performance Charts

Season bests

SeasonDisciplineResultWindDateTrendCompetitions
1980
SP
20.51-Jun 7, 1980
↓
Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS)
1979
SP
21.01-Jul 28, 1979
↓
Sofia (BUL)
1978
SP
20.33-Aug 13, 1978
↓
Stadion Evžena Rošického, Praha (TCH)
1977
SP
18.86-Feb 6, 1977
↓
Sofia (BUL) (i)

1980

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.34-Jul 24The XXII Olympic Games, Lenin Stadium, Moskva
SP
20.51-Jun 7-
SP
20.20-May 31-
SP
20.19-May 25-
SP
20.40-May 3-
SP
20.42-Apr 2-

1979

6 performances
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
19.83-Aug 11Athina Balkan Games, Athina
SP
19.63-Aug 5European Cup Final A, Torino
SP
21.01-Jul 28Sofia
SP
20.81-Jul 14Sofia
SP
20.80-May 27Sofia
SP
20.16-May 12-

1978

3 performances

1977

1 performance
DisciplineResultWindDateCompetitions
SP
18.86-Feb 6Sofia (i)

Honours

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Athina Balkan Games

Shot Put

1979
6

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
6

Praha European Championships

Shot Put

1978
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva's Shot Put personal best?

Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva's Shot Put personal best is 21.01, set on Jul 28, 1979 in Sofia (BUL), #32 on the all-time list.

Which events does Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva compete in?

Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva competes in the Shot Put.

How did Ivanka Petrova-Stoycheva perform in 1980?

1980 season best: 20.51, set on Jun 7, 1980 in Lenin Stadium, Moskva (URS).