August Englas facts for kids
August Englas was a famous Estonian wrestler. He was born on January 15, 1925, and passed away on March 21, 2017. During his career, he competed for the Soviet Union, which was a large country made up of many smaller republics, including Estonia, at that time.
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Who Was August Englas?
August Englas was born in a town called Otepää in Estonia. From a young age, he showed great talent in wrestling, a sport where two people try to pin each other down using strength and skill. He became one of the top wrestlers of his time.
Competing on the World Stage
Englas had the chance to represent his country at the highest level of sports.
The 1952 Summer Olympics
In 1952, August Englas competed in the 1952 Summer Olympics held in Helsinki, Finland. This is a huge international sports event where athletes from all over the world come together. He wrestled against many strong opponents, including Adil Atan, Shirang Vithoba Jadav, and Max Leichter. Even though he performed very well, he finished in fourth place. This was still a great achievement, showing he was one of the best wrestlers in the world.
Winning World Championships
August Englas didn't stop there. He went on to achieve even greater success in the World Wrestling Championships. These championships are another major competition for wrestlers. Englas won the gold medal two years in a row! He became a world champion in both 1953 and 1954. Winning these titles proved he was the very best in his sport during those years.
Later Life
August Englas lived a long life after his wrestling career. He passed away in Tallinn, the capital city of Estonia, on March 21, 2017, when he was 92 years old. He is remembered as a legendary figure in Estonian and Soviet wrestling history.
