Velichko Cholakov
- January 10, 2024
- Weightlifter
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Velichko Cholakov |
| Occupation | Weightlifter |
| Date Of Birth | Jan 12, 1982(1982-01-12) |
| Age | 42 |
| Date Of Death | 2017-08-20 |
| Birthplace | Smolyan |
| Country | Bulgaria |
| Birth City | Smolyan Province |
| Horoscope | Capricorn |
Velichko Cholakov Biography
| Name | Velichko Cholakov |
| Birthday | Jan 12 |
| Birth Year | 1982 |
| Place Of Birth | Smolyan |
| Home Town | Smolyan Province |
| Birth Country | Bulgaria |
| Birth Sign | Capricorn |
| Parents | Alexi Cholakov |
Velichko Cholakov is one of the most popular and richest Weightlifter who was born on January 12, 1982 in Smolyan, Smolyan Province, Bulgaria. Velichko Cholakov (Bulgarian: Velichko Cholakov , 12 January 1982 – – 20 August 2017) was an ethnically Bulgarian Azerbaijani weightlifter.
Velichko Cholakov passed away in Smolyan on the 20th of August, 2017 aged 35 after an incident with heart-related issues.
Cholakov was positive for steroid use in 2008, during an out of competition test as did 10 other weightlifters. consequently, Bulgaria’s weightlifting association withdrew its athletes in the 2008 Summer Olympics at Beijing, China. In addition to Cholakov the athletes that tested positive included Ivailo Filev Alan Tsagaev, Mehmed Fikretov, Ivan Stoitsov, Ivan Markov, Georgi Markov, Demir Demirev, Milka Maneva, Donka Mincheva and Gergana Kirilova. He was scheduled to compete in the national team of Azerbaijan at the 2012 Summer Olympics however, he pulled out prior to the 105+ kg event due to health issues.
Velichko Cholakov Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Weightlifter |
| House | Living in own house. |
Velichko Cholakov is one of the richest Weightlifter from Bulgaria. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Velichko Cholakov 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
Velichko took home his first European title for weightlifting at Kiev, Ukraine in 2004 He also placed second at the World championships in Vancouver in 2003. He also took home silver medals in both the European and World Youth Weightlifting Championships.
He took part in the over 105kg class during the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens the first time he competed in an Olympics where he took home the Olympic bronze medal. After failing 2 clean and two jerk efforts at 245 kilograms and 245 kg, he was able to lift the total 447.5 kg. 447.5 kg, which placed the Latvian behind Viktors Scerbatihs as well as the Iranian Hossein Reza Zadeh.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 6 in |
Velichko Cholakov height 6 ft 6 in Velichko weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is Velichko Cholakov Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Velichko Ranked on the list of most popular Weightlifter. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Bulgaria. Velichko Cholakov celebrates birthday on January 12 of every year.