Khetag Gazyumov facts for kids
Gazyumov at the 2016 Olympics
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| Nickname(s) | Mustang | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 24 April 1981 (age 44) Suadag, North Ossetian ASSR, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Education | Gorsky State Agrarian University | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 180 cm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Wrestling | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Freestyle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Atasport | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Firdovsi Umudov Marik Tedeyev Magomed Aliomarov |
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Khetag Gazyumov is a famous retired freestyle wrestler. He was born on April 24, 1981. Khetag competed for both Russia and Azerbaijan during his amazing career. He is known for winning many medals in major wrestling events.
Khetag Gazyumov was a top athlete in the 96 kg and 97 kg weight classes. He earned three Olympic medals, showing his skill on the world's biggest stage. He also won many gold and silver medals at European and World Championships.
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Khetag's Wrestling Journey
Khetag Gazyumov started wrestling in 1990 when he was just nine years old. By 1994, he began competing in wrestling matches. He quickly became known for his strength and technique.
Olympic Achievements
Khetag Gazyumov had a very successful Olympic career.
- At the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he won a bronze medal.
- He won another bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
- His biggest Olympic achievement was a silver medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
World and European Championships
Khetag also shined at World and European Championships.
- He won a gold medal at the 2010 FILA Wrestling World Championships in Moscow.
- He earned silver medals at the World Championships in 2009, 2013, and 2014.
- In 2015, he won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Las Vegas.
- Khetag won gold medals at the European Championships in 2009, 2010, and 2011.
- He also won a silver medal at the 2014 European Championships.
- In 2015, he won a gold medal at the 2015 European Games in Baku.
Health and Retirement
During his career, Khetag Gazyumov faced some health challenges. He developed a heart condition that affected him. This condition caused him to collapse after a match at the 2012 Olympics. Despite this, he continued to compete and win medals. Khetag Gazyumov later retired from wrestling. He is remembered as a determined and successful athlete.
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See also
In Spanish: Xetaq Qazyumov para niños
