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]

Sharif Sharifov
Medal record
Men's Freestyle wrestling
Representing  Azerbaijan
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2012 London Men's freestyle 84 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2009 HerningMen's freestyle 84 kg
Gold medal – first place2011 IstanbulMen's freestyle 84 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place2010 Baku84 kg
Bronze medal – third place2011 Dortmund84 kg

References
  1. "Azerbaijani wrestlers Sharif Sharifov, Maria Stadnik called best in the world". Mtoopall.com. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-05-28.
  2. CBS News. Sharif Sharifov of Azerbaijan wins Olympic wrestling gold medal in men's 84-kilogram freestyle
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