Pavel Pinigin
Former Olympic champion wrestler
Born
March 12th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Soviet Union
Links & References
Competed in wrestling during the late 20th century, securing a gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics. Participated in the World Wrestling Championships, achieving significant success with multiple medals. Represented the Soviet Union and contributed to its prominent position in wrestling on the international stage. After retiring from competitive wrestling, transitioned into coaching and supporting the development of future wrestlers.
Won gold at the 1980 Moscow Olympics
Secured multiple medals at World Championships
Other People Born on March 12th
Mitt Romney
Served as the 70th Governor of Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007. Gained prominence as a businessman, leading Bain Capital, a private equity investment firm. Played a significant role in the 2002 Winter Olympics as the President and CEO, turning around the event's finances and operations. Nominated as the Republican candidate for President of the United States in 2012, competing against Barack Obama.
Continue ReadingDragutin Topić
Competed in high jump events at the international level, including the 1992 Summer Olympics and the 1996 Summer Olympics. Achieved a personal best of 2.38 meters, which ranks as one of the highest jumps recorded. Contributed to the sport by winning multiple national championships and participating in the World Athletics Championships, making a significant mark in Serbian athletics.
Continue ReadingDave Eggers
Born in 1970, this individual established a reputation as an author and screenwriter. The debut novel, 'A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius', received critical acclaim and won several awards. This individual also founded the publishing company McSweeney's, which became known for its innovative books and periodicals. In addition to literary contributions, work in screenwriting includes the adaptation of 'The Circle' into a feature film. Engaging in various philanthropic initiatives has also marked this individual's career.
Continue ReadingSimon Newcomb
An influential astronomer and mathematician, contributions spanned astronomy, mathematics, and predictive calculations for celestial phenomena. Played a significant role in the development of modern astronomical methods and collaborated with various scientific institutions. Served as director of the Nautical Almanac Office and published several works including extensive tables of planetary motion. Major contributions to the field included work on the theory of the orbits of comets and an extensive study of the measurements of stellar parallax.
Continue ReadingJake Weber
An English actor, mostly recognized for work on television and film. Gained prominence through the role of Joe DuBois in the supernatural drama series 'Medium', which aired from 2005 to 2011. Additionally appeared in the critically acclaimed film 'Dawn of the Dead' (2004). His performances have demonstrated versatility across various genres, from horror to drama.
Continue ReadingManuele Boaro
Born in 1987, this cyclist specialized in road racing. Participated in Grand Tours, including the Giro d'Italia and the Vuelta a España. Competed for professional teams such as Saxo Bank and Tinkoff-Saxo. Achieved notable results in national championships and various international races throughout the career.
Continue Reading