Nikolay Solovyov (wrestler), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Soviet wrestler
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Place of Birth: Rodniki, Russia
About Nikolay Solovyov (wrestler)
- Nikolay Nikolayevich Solovyov (Russian: ??????? ?????????? ????????, 12 July 1931 – 15 November 2007) was a flyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Russia who won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics. Solovyov first competed in shooting and fencing, placing sixth in the Soviet foil championships.
- He then changed to wrestling and won the Soviet title in 1955 and 1959, placing second in 1958 and third in 1954.
- He graduated from an institute of physical education, and after retiring from competitions trained the Soviet wrestling team.
- He also served as an international referee and as vice-president of the Saint Petersburg wrestling federation.
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