Magomed Kurbanovich Azizov (Russian: Азизов Магомед Курбанович; born 12 May 1969 in Makhachkala) is a Russian of Avar descent former wrestler who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics and in the 1996 Summer Olympics.[1]

Magomed Azizov
Personal information
Native nameМагомед Азизов
Nationality Russia
BornMay 12, 1969 Makhachkala, Soviet Union
Height165 cm (5 ft 5 in)
Sport
Country Russia
SportWrestling
Weight class62-63 kg
EventFreestyle
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Russia
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1994 Istanbul 62 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Atlanta 62 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1997 Krasnoyarsk 63 kg
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1997 Warsaw 63 kg
Gold medal – first place 1996 Budapest 62 kg
Gold medal – first place 1995 Fribourg 62 kg
Gold medal – first place 1993 Istanbul 62 kg

World Champion 1994 and three time European Champion. He is former member of Dynamo Wrestling Club.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Magomed Azizov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 11 July 2012.
  2. ^ "Magomed Azizov is world champion from Dynamo WC". wrestdag.ru. Retrieved 22 February 2016.

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