Sergei Artyukhin
Wrestler, Olympic bronze medalist
Born
Died
2012
14 years ago — 36 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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Competed in freestyle wrestling and achieved significant success on the international stage. Secured a bronze medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics in the men's 85 kg category. Also won multiple medals at the World Wrestling Championships, contributing to a notable wrestling career. Active in various wrestling competitions through the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Bronze medalist at the 2000 Sydney Olympics
World Wrestling Championships medalist
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