Karam Gaber facts for kids
 Gaber (first L to R) at the 2012 Summer Olympics |
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| Medal record | ||
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| Men's Greco-Roman wrestling | ||
Representing  Egypt |
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| Olympic Games | ||
| Gold | 2004 Athens | 96 kg |
| Silver | 2012 London | 84 kg |
| World Championships | ||
| Silver | 2002 Moscow | 96 kg |
| Silver | 2003 Créteil | 96 kg |
| Mediterranean Games | ||
| Gold | 2001 Tunis | 97 kg |
| Gold | 2005 Almería | 96 kg |
| Bronze | 1997 Bari | 97 kg |
Karam Ibrahim Gaber (born 1 September 1979) is a famous Egyptian wrestler. He is best known for his success in Greco-Roman wrestling. This type of wrestling focuses on throws and holds above the waist.
Karam Gaber has won several important medals. He earned a gold medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He also won a silver medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. These achievements make him one of Egypt's most successful wrestlers.
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Olympic Achievements
Karam Gaber showed amazing skill at the 2004 Athens Olympics. He won the gold medal in the 96 kg Greco-Roman wrestling event. He beat Ramaz Nozadze from Georgia in the final match. Gaber won with a large score difference of 12–1.
He also defeated Mehmet Özal of Turkey in the semifinals. This victory was also very clear, with a score of 11–0. Gaber's gold medal was very special for Egypt. It was only the second gold medal for Egypt in Greco-Roman wrestling. The first one was won way back in the 1928 Summer Olympics.
Eight years later, Gaber returned to the Olympics. At the 2012 London Olympics, he won another medal. He earned a silver medal, adding to his impressive Olympic record.
Other Competitions
Besides the Olympics, Karam Gaber also competed in other major events. He won silver medals at the World Wrestling Championships. These championships are where the best wrestlers from around the world compete. He earned silver in 2002 and 2003.
Gaber also had great success at the Mediterranean Games. He won gold medals in 2001 and 2005. He also secured a bronze medal in 1997. These wins show his consistent performance over many years.
Later Career and Retirement
Karam Gaber was chosen to be Egypt's flag bearer. This happened at the opening ceremony for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Being a flag bearer is a great honor for an athlete.
In 2015, many people thought Gaber would win another world gold medal. He was preparing for the 2016 Olympics with his coach, Jakob Panotas. However, injuries can be tough for athletes.
In February 2024, Gaber announced his retirement from professional wrestling. An injury stopped him from competing in a qualification tournament. This tournament was for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Even after retiring, he still loves wrestling. He participated in a championship for veterans. He won a gold medal in 2023 and a bronze medal in 2024.
Mixed Martial Arts
Karam Gaber also tried a different sport. He competed in a mixed martial arts (MMA) match. This fight was against Kazuyuki Fujita from Japan. The match took place on December 31, 2004. Gaber lost this match by a knockout.
See also
In Spanish: Karam Gaber para niños
