In 2013 returned his 1996 Olympic gold medal in protest of the International Olympic Committee's decision to eliminate wrestling from the Olympics.
Born in the Bulgarian village of Sandrovo in the Ruse Municipality.
Was one of two people to be named the Bulgarian Sportsperson of the Year in 1989.
Has been a member of the board of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee since 2000.
Won 10 medals from World Championships during his career - 7 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze.
Won 2 Olympic medals - one gold in 1996 and one bronze in 1992.
In 2010, convicted murderer John du Pont died in prison and bequeathed 80 percent of his estate to Yordanov and his relatives. John du Pont was worth an estimated US$200 million in 1986.
Is a retired freestyle wrestler who competed in the up to 52 kg weight class.
Coached by Georgi Achev from 1970 to 1978.
In 1997 became a member of the Athletes' Commission of FILA, and has been the President of the Bulgarian Wrestling Federation since 1998.
Is married and has 2 children.
Began wrestling at the age of 10.
In 1990 he emigrated to the United States and trained and lived at multi-millionaire John du Pont's 'Foxcatcher' Farm in Pennsylvania while continuing to wrestle for Bulgaria.