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 | ||
| Gold | 2012 London | Men's freestyle 84 kg |
| World Championships | ||
| Bronze | 2009 Herning | Men's freestyle 84 kg |
| Gold | 2011 Istanbul | Men's freestyle 84 kg |
| European Championships | ||
| Silver | 2010 Baku | 84 kg |
| Bronze | 2011 Dortmund | 84 kg |
Sharif Sharifov Media
Olympic Rings without "rims" (gaps between the rings), As used, eg. in the logos of the 2008 and 2016 Olympics. The colour scheme applied here pertains to the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
References
- ↑ "Azerbaijani wrestlers Sharif Sharifov, Maria Stadnik called best in the world". Mtoopall.com. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-05-28.[dead link]
- ↑ CBS News. Sharif Sharifov of Azerbaijan wins Olympic wrestling gold medal in men's 84-kilogram freestyle
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