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Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin (Russian: Александр Александрович Карелин, IPA: [ɐlʲɪkˈsandr ɐlʲɪkˈsandrəvʲɪtɕ kɐˈrʲelʲɪn]; born 19 September 1967) is a Russian politician and retired athlete. Karelin competed in Greco-Roman wrestling, representing the Soviet Union and Russia between 1986 and 2000.
Jul 16, 2024 · Aleksandr Karelin is a Russian politician and a former Greco-Roman wrestler revered for his extraordinary strength and unprecedented success in international competition. Karelin is widely considered the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of all time.
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The Man, The Myth, The Soviet Experiment that dominated wrestling for over a decade. Where did Aleksandr Karelin come from, how did he train to be so strong?...
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Nov 25, 2023 · At the end of the last century, Alexander Karelin petrified heavyweights on the mat. Instilling fear with his sheer presence, he remained undefeated for a whole decade and even ventured into MMA....
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Russian legend Aleksandr Karelin was a fearsome competitor who won three Olympic golds - he brings that same mentality into politics.
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In addition to his Olympic medals, Karelin, who competed in Greco-Roman super-heavyweight class his entire career, was World Champion in 1989-91, 1993-95, and 1997-99. His 12 championships in the Olympic and World events are the most ever, breaking the mark held by Medved.
