Yury Soltanbekovich Gusov (Russian: Юрий Солтанбекович Гусов, 18 March 1940 – 8 March 2002) was a Russian welterweight freestyle wrestler who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics. He won a world title in 1971 and a European title in 1969, finishing second in 1968.[1]

Yury Gusov
Yury Gusov in 1972
Personal information
Born18 March 1940
Vladikavkaz, Russia
Died8 March 2002 (aged 61)
Vladikavkaz, Russia
Height167 cm (5 ft 6 in)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing the  Soviet Union
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1971 Sofia -74 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1968 Sofia -74 kg
Gold medal – first place 1969 Sofia -74 kg

References edit

  1. ^ "Yury Gusov". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 18 April 2020. Retrieved 16 June 2012.