Oleg Saitov facts for kids
Saitov in 2012
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| Nationality |  Russia |
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| Born | 26 May 1974 Novokuybyshevsk, Samara Oblast, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
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| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 69 kilograms (152 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Sport | Boxing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | Welterweight | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Trade Union Sports Club, Zhigulevsk | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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Oleg Elekpayevich Saitov is a famous Russian former boxer. He was born on May 26, 1974, in Novokuybyshevsk, which was then part of the Soviet Union. Oleg became well-known for his amazing skills in the welterweight boxing division.
He achieved great success at the Olympic Games. Oleg won two gold medals and one bronze medal. He also won gold medals at the World and European Amateur Championships.
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Oleg's Olympic Journey
Oleg Saitov competed in three Olympic Games, showing his talent each time.
1996 Atlanta Olympics
At the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Oleg Saitov won his first Olympic gold medal. He competed in the welterweight division. Oleg won all his matches, showing great skill and determination. He defeated boxers from Turkey, South Korea, Tunisia, Puerto Rico, and Cuba to claim the top prize.
2000 Sydney Olympics
Oleg continued his winning streak at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. He once again won the gold medal in the welterweight division. After his victory, he received the Val Barker Trophy. This award is given to the most outstanding boxer at the Olympic Games. It shows how impressive his performance was.
2004 Athens Olympics
At the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Oleg Saitov earned a bronze medal. He fought hard through several rounds. He won against boxers from Morocco, Egypt, and Uzbekistan. In the semifinal match, he lost a close fight, which led to his bronze medal.
Other Major Wins
Besides his Olympic medals, Oleg Saitov also had success in other big boxing events.
World Amateur Championships
Oleg won a gold medal at the 1997 World Amateur Boxing Championships. This event took place in Budapest. He also won a silver medal in 1995 and a bronze medal in 1993. These wins showed his consistent performance on the world stage.
European Amateur Championships
He also won two gold medals at the European Amateur Boxing Championships. He won in 1998 in Minsk and again in 2004 in Pula. He also secured a bronze medal in 1996. These victories proved his dominance in European boxing.
See also
In Spanish: Oleg Saítov para niños
