Armenia’s Artur Aleksanyan (97 kg) has won the silver medal, becoming a four-time Olympic medalist, after losing in a hard-fought final to Iran’s Mohammad Hadi Saravi 4-1 in Men’s Greco-Roman wrestling at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The “White Bear”’s journey to the silver medal included victories over Cuba’s Gabriel Rosillo (5-3) in the semifinals, Uzbekistan’s Rustam Assakalov (9-5) in the quarterfinals, and South Korea’s Kim Seungjun (9-0) in the round of 16.
This victory adds to Aleksanyan’s impressive legacy. The 32-year-old now holds 12 career gold medals, 22 total career medals, and four Olympic medals, including one Olympic gold (2016 Rio). He is also a four-time World Champion (2014, 2015, 2017, 2022) and a seven-time European Champion (2012, 2013, 2014, 2018, 2020, 2023, 2024). Additionally, Aleksanyan holds an Olympic silver medal (2021, Tokyo) and an Olympic bronze medal (2012, London).
Let’s celebrate and honor Artur Aleksanyan, for bringing pride and glory to Armenia!
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