Vakhtang Balavadze: Biography, Facts and Career
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Vakhtang Balavadze (Georgian pronunciation: [vaχtʼanɡ balavadze]; 20 November 1927 – 25 July 2018) was a Georgian welterweight freestyle wrestler. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1956. He won the world title in 1954 and 1957, and was a runner-up in 1959. Balavadze won the Soviet title in 1952–55 and 1957, placing second in 1956 and 1959. He retired from competition following the 1960 Summer Olympics to become a wrestling coach and referee.
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- Full name: Vakhtang Balavadze
- Born: 1927-11-20
- Nationality: Georgia
- Known as: Creator
- Wikidata ID: Q1688324
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Who is Vakhtang Balavadze?
Vakhtang Balavadze (Georgian pronunciation: [vaχtʼanɡ balavadze]; 20 November 1927 – 25 July 2018) was a Georgian welterweight freestyle wrestler.
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Vakhtang Balavadze is Georgia.
When was Vakhtang Balavadze born?
Vakhtang Balavadze was born on 1927-11-20.
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