Stoyan Todorchev (

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: Стоян Тодорчев; born 27 October 1984) is a

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competitor and entrant to the

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competition.

Strongman career

Stoyan Todorchev was twice Bulgaria's Strongest Man in 2004 and 2005. He finished sixth in the 2007 edition of

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. Stoyan competed in the 2007 World's Strongest Man where he finished third in his qualifying group behind

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, failing to qualify for the finals. he competed again at the

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but again failed to qualify for the finals. Stoyan finished second overall for the 2009 Strongman Super Series season behind

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Competition record

2004

* #1 - Bulgaria's Strongest Man

2005

* #1 - Bulgaria's Strongest Man

2006

* #1 - World Strongman Cup Federation 2006: Wiedeń * #3 - World Strongman Cup Federation 2006: Grodzisk Mazowiecki * #3 - World Strongman Cup Federation 2006: Podolsk

2007

* #2 - Polish Grand Prix * #2 - Europe's Strongest Man 2007 * #2 - World Strongman Cup Federation 2007: Moscow * #2 - World Strongman Cup Federation 2007: Dartford * #1 - Grand Prix of Khanty-Mansijsk (WSMC)

2008

* #3 - World Strongman Federation: Irkuck * #1 - The Globe's Strongest Man, Grand Prix Moskwy * #4 - Strongman Champions League 2008: Sofia * #7 - Europe's Strongest Man 2008 * #2 - Poland vs Europe

2009

* #5 - Super Series 2009: Bukareszt * #3 - The Globe's Strongest Man, Grand Prix Moscow * #2 - Super Series 2009: Venice Beach * #2 - Super Series 2009: Göteborg

References

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