Adam Saitiev
Encyclopedia
Adam Hamidovich Saitiev, also spelled Saytiev, ' onMouseout='HidePop("70038")' href="/topics/Khasavyurt">Khasavyurt
, Dagestan
) is a Chechen
wrestler who won gold at the 2000 Summer Olympics
for the Russian Federation at 85 kg cat.
His elder brother Buvaisar Saitiev, also a wrestler, won gold in the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta
, in the 2004 Summer Olympics
in Athens and again in the 2008 Summer Olympics
.
Adam is a recipient of the Order of Honor
(2001) and Order of Friendship
(2004).
Adam saitiev picture @ Olympic Sydney 2000 http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00785
Khasavyurt
Khasavyurt is a city in the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. Population: It was founded in 1846 and granted town status in 1931. The main local industries are food processing, brick making and garment making....
, Dagestan
Dagestan
The Republic of Dagestan is a federal subject of Russia, located in the North Caucasus region. Its capital and the largest city is Makhachkala, located at the center of Dagestan on the Caspian Sea...
) is a Chechen
Chechen people
Chechens constitute the largest native ethnic group originating in the North Caucasus region. They refer to themselves as Noxçi . Also known as Sadiks , Gargareans, Malkhs...
wrestler who won gold at the 2000 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics took place in the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories. The freestyle competitions were held from September 28 to October 1, and the...
for the Russian Federation at 85 kg cat.
His elder brother Buvaisar Saitiev, also a wrestler, won gold in the 1996 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 1996 Summer Olympics
At the 1996 Summer Olympics, 2 different wrestling disciplines were contested: freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling. The freestyle category was notable as it featured the gold medal performance of Kurt Angle, who later became a notable professional wrestler.-Freestyle:-Greco-Roman:-Medal...
in Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
, in the 2004 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics took place in the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall and was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories. Men competed in both disciplines whereas women only took part in the Freestyle event with 18...
in Athens and again in the 2008 Summer Olympics
Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Wrestling competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, were held at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium from August 12–21, 2008. It was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories...
.
Adam is a recipient of the Order of Honor
Order of Honor (Russian Federation)
The Order of Honour is a state order which was founded by the President's Decree of the Russian Federation of №442 of 2 March 1994. The Order of Honour is awarded to citizens for high achievements in government, economic production, scientific research, sociocultural, public and charitable...
(2001) and Order of Friendship
Order of Friendship
The Order of Friendship is a state decoration of Russia established by decree # 442 of March 2, 1994 of the President of the Russian Federation....
(2004).
External links
Adam saitiev picture @ Olympic Sydney 2000 http://i.telegraph.co.uk/telegraph/multimedia/archive/00785