Kiril Kounev
Kiril Kounev is a Bulgarian male weightlifter who later represented Australia. He was World and European champion for Bulgaria in 1989, and third in the world and second in Europe in 1990, again for Bulgaria. Later competing in the 94 kg category and representing Australia at international competitions. He participated at the 1996 Summer Olympics in the 83 kg event and at the 2000 Summer Olympics in the 94 kg event. He competed at world championships, most recently at the 1999 World Weightlifting Championships.