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Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov

Akhmed (Ahmad) Shiybudinovich Gadzhimagomedov (; born 21 April 1990) is a Russian former freestyle wrestler. 2018 world bronze medalist. 2018 European champion. He won a bronze medal at the 2017 European Wrestling Championships in 74 kg.

In June 2022, he ended his athletic career and was appointed coach of the Dagestan national team.

Background

Akhmed was born in the village of Leninaul, Dagestan, into a Sunni Muslim family. He started freestyle wrestling at the age of 12.

He lived in Khasavyurt, where he was coached by Magomed Guseinov and Gamzat Abbasov. Akhmed is international Master of Sports in freestyle wrestling.

Championships and achievements

Personal life

Gadzhimagomedov is a devout Sunni Muslim. His favorite wrestler is Murad Gaidarov.

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