Makharbek Khadartsev
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Makharbek Khasbiyevich Khadartsev (born 2 October 1964 in Suadag, Alagirsky District
, North Ossetia) is a former Soviet wrestler
who later competed for Russia
, two times Olympic champion and five times world champion in Freestyle wrestling
.
in Seoul
where he received a gold medal in Freestyle wrestling
, the light heavyweight class.
He won a second gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
in Barcelona
.
Competing for Russia at the 1996 Summer Olympics
in Atlanta, he received a silver medal.
in Budapest
. He received gold medals also in 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991.
Alagirsky District
Alagirsky District is an administrative and municipal district , one of the eight in the Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia. It is located in the central and southern portions of the republic along the Russian border with South Ossetia/Georgia. Its administrative center is the town of Alagir...
, North Ossetia) is a former Soviet wrestler
Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
who later competed for Russia
Russia
Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...
, two times Olympic champion and five times world champion in Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
.
Olympics
Khadartsev competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics1988 Summer Olympics
The 1988 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIV Olympiad, were an all international multi-sport events celebrated from September 17 to October 2, 1988 in Seoul, South Korea. They were the second summer Olympic Games to be held in Asia and the first since the 1964 Summer Olympics...
in Seoul
Seoul
Seoul , officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. A megacity with a population of over 10 million, it is the largest city proper in the OECD developed world...
where he received a gold medal in Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
, the light heavyweight class.
He won a second gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics
1992 Summer Olympics
The 1992 Summer Olympic Games, officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event celebrated in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, in 1992. The International Olympic Committee voted in 1986 to separate the Summer and Winter Games, which had been held in the same...
in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
.
Competing for Russia at the 1996 Summer Olympics
1996 Summer Olympics
The 1996 Summer Olympics of Atlanta, officially known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and unofficially known as the Centennial Olympics, was an international multi-sport event which was celebrated in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States....
in Atlanta, he received a silver medal.
World championships
Khadartsev won a gold medal at the 1986 FILA Wrestling World Championships1986 FILA Wrestling World Championships
-Medal table:-Freestyle:-Greco-Roman:-See also:List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestlingList of World and Olympic Champions in Greco-Roman wrestlingUnited States results in men's freestyle wrestling-References:*...
in Budapest
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. In 2011, Budapest had 1,733,685 inhabitants, down from its 1989 peak of 2,113,645 due to suburbanization. The Budapest Commuter...
. He received gold medals also in 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991.