Aleksandr Medved: Biography, Facts and Career
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Aleksandr Vasilyevich Medved (Russian: Александр Васильевич Медведь; Belarusian: Аляксандр Васілевіч Мядзведзь; 16 September 1937 – 2 September 2024) was a Ukrainian-born Soviet Belarusian freestyle wrestler who competed for the Soviet Union and was named "one of the greatest wrestlers in history" by FILA, the sport's governing body. Between 1962 and 1972 he won three Olympic gold medals, seven world and three European titles. He served as the Olympic flag bearer for the Soviet Union in 1972, for Belarus in 2004 and recited the Judge's Oath at the Opening Ceremony of the 1980 Olympics.
Quick facts about Aleksandr Medved
- Full name: Aleksandr Medved
- Born: 1937-09-16
- Nationality: Belarus
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q435761
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Who is Aleksandr Medved?
Aleksandr Vasilyevich Medved (Russian: Александр Васильевич Медведь; Belarusian: Аляксандр Васілевіч Мядзведзь; 16 September 1937 – 2 September 2024) was a Ukrainian-born Soviet Belarusian freestyle wrestler who competed for the Soviet Union and was named "one of the greatest wrestlers in history" by FILA, the sport's governing body.
What nationality is Aleksandr Medved?
Aleksandr Medved is Belarus.
When was Aleksandr Medved born?
Aleksandr Medved was born on 1937-09-16.
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