Aleksandr Karelin was born on September 19, 1967 in Russia and is a former Greco-Roman wrestler for the Soviet Union and Russia. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, having won three Olympic gold medals, nine World Championships, and six European Championships. He is also the only wrestler to have won the Olympic gold medal in three consecutive Olympic Games. Karelin is also known for his innovative and effective wrestling techniques, which have been adopted by many wrestlers around the world.
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Age, Biography and Wiki
💰 Net worth: $8 Million (2024)
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About
Former Greco-Roman Wrestler for the Soviet Union and Russia.
Before Fame
He won his first gold medal at the 1988 Olympics in the super heavyweight class.
Trivia
He was famous for his "Karelin Lift", a reverse body lift.
Family Life
He was born to Aleksandr and Zineida Karelin.
Associated With
His last Olympic events were in 2000 when Runner Marion Jones made her first big splash on the track and field scene.