Aleksandr Karelin
Greco-Roman wrestling legend and Russian senator · age 58
- Age
- 58
- Born
- September 19, 1967 Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
- Zodiac
- Virgo
- Generation
- Gen X
- From
- Novosibirsk, Russia
- Height
- 6'3" (191 cm)
- Nationality
- Russian
Also known as Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin, Alexander Karelin, The Russian Bear, The Experiment
the story
Aleksandr Karelin is a retired Soviet and Russian Greco-Roman wrestler widely regarded as the greatest in the sport's history, winning three Olympic gold medals and nine world titles across a career that saw only two losses. After a 13-year unbeaten streak ended with a shock silver in Sydney in 2000, he turned to politics, serving in the State Duma and now representing Novosibirsk Oblast in Russia's Federation Council. He remains an influential voice in international wrestling and combat-sports circles.
known for
- Occupation
- Greco-Roman wrestler and politician
education
- Omsk State Institute of Physical Culture; Saint Petersburg State University (D.Sc.)