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Yakov Punkin

Olympic wrestler (1921–1994)

  • Fame46.5
  • Momentum10.2
  • Wikipedia226
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Lived 1921–1994, aged 73
  • Wikipedia
    16 languages
    Cross-language footprint
  • Era
    1921–1994
    Aged 73
  • Awards
    3
    recognised works
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Updated 2026-06-16

Yakov Grigorievich Punkin was a featherweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Ukraine. Competing for the Soviet Union he won a gold medal at the 1952 Olympics. He placed fifth at the 1953 World Championships. He became the first Olympic gold champion born on the territory of the modern Ukraine.

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Momentum10.2
Historical13.7
Source confidence60.0
Completeness40.0
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