Mavlet Alavdinovich Batirov (Russian: Мавлет Алавдинович Батиров, born December 12, 1983) is a Russian freestyle wrestler, world and two-time Olympic champion, who competed in the men's freestyle 55 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal.[1]

In April 2006, he became the 60 kg European champion in Moscow, .

In September 2007 in Baku, he won the World Championship at 60 kg.

In August 2008, in Beijing, Batirov won his second Olympic gold medal competing in the 60 kg weight class.

Mavlet Batirov's younger brother Adam Batirov is also a freestyle wrestler (European Champion) who is currently representing Bahrain.[2]

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References

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Mavlet Batirov". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2016-12-04.
  2. ^ "Batirov Returns, Spoils Iran's Hopes for Sweep on Final Day of Asian Championships". unitedworldwrestling.org. February 21, 2016. Archived from the original on July 10, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2016.


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