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Aleksandr Kolchinsky

Ukrainian wrestler (1955-2002) · Ukraine · On the map · Athletes · Died at 47

Oleksandr Leonidovych Kolchynskyy was a Soviet Ukrainian heavyweight Greco-Roman wrestler of Jewish-Ukrainian descent. He won Olympic gold medals in 1976 and 1980 and a world title in 1978, placing second in 1975, 1977 and 1979. Most Olympic wins came by way of pin.

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Career 1

ClubYears
Dynamo Sports Club

Awards

Order of the Badge of Honour
Order of the Red Banner of Labour
Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR

About this person

Country
Ukraine
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1955 to 2002 · aged 47