1. Overview
Abraham de Jesús Conyedo Ruano, also known by his nickname Abramo, is a Cuban-born Italian freestyle wrestler. He has achieved significant international recognition, including a bronze medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in the men's 214 lb (97 kg) event. His career also boasts bronze medals from the World Wrestling Championships and the European Wrestling Championships, as well as silver medals at the Mediterranean Games and the Youth Olympic Games.
2. Early Life and Background
Abraham de Jesús Conyedo Ruano was born on October 7, 1993, in Santa Clara, Cuba. He stands at 5.9 ft (1.8 m) tall. Although he originated from Cuba, he later chose to represent Italy in his freestyle wrestling career.
3. Career
Abraham Conyedo Ruano's career in freestyle wrestling has seen him compete across various weight classes, primarily 214 lb (97 kg) and more recently 276 lb (125 kg), and participate in numerous major international competitions, securing several medals.
3.1. Major International Competitions
Conyedo Ruano's early international success includes winning a silver medal in the 220 lb (100 kg) event at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics held in Singapore. He further earned a silver medal at the Pan American Championships in Santiago, where he competed in the 214 lb (97 kg) category.
In 2018, Conyedo Ruano won a bronze medal in the men's 214 lb (97 kg) event at the World Wrestling Championships held in Budapest, Hungary. His success continued into 2020 when he secured another bronze medal in the 214 lb (97 kg) event at the European Wrestling Championships held in Rome, Italy.
In 2021, a month after his Olympic qualification, he competed in the 214 lb (97 kg) event at the 2021 European Wrestling Championships in Warsaw, Poland, where he was eliminated in his first match. The following year, in 2022, Conyedo Ruano competed at the European Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary, in the 276 lb (125 kg) event, but lost his bronze medal match. However, he subsequently won a silver medal in the 276 lb (125 kg) event at the 2022 Mediterranean Games held in Oran, Algeria.
3.2. Olympic Qualification and Participation
Conyedo Ruano's journey to the Olympic Games saw him compete at the European Qualification Tournament in Budapest, Hungary, in March 2021. His performance there successfully qualified him for the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan.
At the 2020 Summer Olympics, held in 2021 due to the global pandemic, Conyedo Ruano participated in the men's freestyle 214 lb (97 kg) event. He delivered a strong performance, earning a bronze medal, which marked a significant achievement in his career.
Looking towards the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Conyedo Ruano competed in the 2024 European Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan. Unfortunately, he was eliminated in his second match and did not secure qualification for the Paris Games through this tournament. He later competed at the 2024 World Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament held in Istanbul, Turkey, but was again unable to qualify for the Olympics.
4. Achievements and Medals
Abraham Conyedo Ruano has accumulated several significant medals throughout his wrestling career in various international competitions:
| Year | Tournament | Location | Result | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Youth Olympic Games | Singapore | 2nd | Freestyle 220 lb (100 kg) |
| 2015 | Pan American Championships | Santiago, Chile | 2nd | Freestyle 214 lb (97 kg) |
| 2018 | World Championships | Budapest, Hungary | 3rd | Freestyle 214 lb (97 kg) |
| 2020 | European Championships | Rome, Italy | 3rd | Freestyle 214 lb (97 kg) |
| 2021 | Summer Olympics | Tokyo, Japan | 3rd | Freestyle 214 lb (97 kg) |
| 2022 | Mediterranean Games | Oran, Algeria | 2nd | Freestyle 276 lb (125 kg) |
5. Personal Life
Abraham Conyedo Ruano's life partner is Tiziana Corona.