Shamil Khisamutdinov

Shamil Khisamutdinov is a former Soviet Greco-Roman wrestler and Olympic gold medalist (1972) who also won two World Wrestling Championships (1973, 1975).

1. Overview

Shamil Shamshatdinovich Khisamutdinov (born September 20, 1950) is a former Soviet wrestler who specialized in Greco-Roman wrestling. He is widely recognized for his significant achievements in international competitions, including an Olympic gold medal at the 1972 Munich Games and two gold medals at the World Wrestling Championships in 1973 and 1975. His full name in Russian is Шамиль Шамшатдинович Хисамутдинов_{Shamil Shamshatdinovich Khisamutdinov}^Russian, and in Tatar Cyrillic, it is Шамил Хисаметдинев_{Shamil Khisamutdinyev}^Tatar.

2. Early Life and Background

Shamil Khisamutdinov was born on September 20, 1950. As a native of the Soviet Union, he began his journey in the sport of wrestling, developing into one of the country's prominent Greco-Roman wrestlers during his time.

3. Competitive Career

Shamil Khisamutdinov had a distinguished competitive career, marked by success at the highest levels of international wrestling, including Olympic and World Championship titles.

3.1. Olympic Games

Khisamutdinov's career highlight was his gold medal victory at the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, West Germany. Competing for the Soviet Union, he demonstrated exceptional skill and dominance in the Greco-Roman wrestling lightweight (150 lb ^{(68 kg)}) category, securing the top honor in the sport's most prestigious event.

3.2. World Championships

Following his Olympic success, Khisamutdinov continued his winning streak at the World Wrestling Championships. He won his first gold medal at the World Championships in 1973, showcasing his consistent performance and mastery on the international stage. Two years later, he again claimed the gold medal at the 1975 World Wrestling Championships, solidifying his status as a leading figure in Greco-Roman wrestling during that era.

3.3. Affiliation and Other Activities

Throughout his active competitive career, Shamil Khisamutdinov was affiliated with Spartak Moscow, a prominent sports society in the Soviet Union. This affiliation indicates his elite standing within Soviet sports.