Sharif Sharifov
Sharif Sharifov (born November 11, 1988 in Makhachkala) is a male wrestler from Azerbaijan of Dagestani origin. Sharifov finished first in the world championship and won bronze in the European championship.[1] In 2012 Summer Olympics Sharif Sharifov won Olympic wrestling gold medal in 84-kilogram freestyle after defeating Puerto Rican Jaime Espinal.[2]
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Freestyle wrestling | ||
Representing  Azerbaijan | ||
| Olympic Games | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2012 London | Men's freestyle 84 kg |
| World Championships | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2009 Herning | Men's freestyle 84 kg |
| 2011 Istanbul | Men's freestyle 84 kg |
| European Championships | ||
.svg.png.webp){kind=icon} | 2010 Baku | 84 kg |
| 2011 Dortmund | 84 kg |
References
- "Azerbaijani wrestlers Sharif Sharifov, Maria Stadnik called best in the world". Mtoopall.com. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
- CBS News. Sharif Sharifov of Azerbaijan wins Olympic wrestling gold medal in men's 84-kilogram freestyle
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