Vania Stambolova

Who is Vania Stambolova?

Vania Stambolova is a Bulgarian athlete. She competes in the 400 m hurdles and the 400 m event. At the 2006 IAAF World Indoor Championships she won a silver medal over 400 m. She also won a gold medal at the 2006 European Championships At present, Stambolova is the highest paid female athlete in Bulgaria.

During the London 2012 Olympics, Stambolova tripped while competing in the 400m hurdles event and failed to finish.

Stambolova tested positive for testosterone in January 2007, and was subsequently suspended for two years by the IAAF.