About Aleksandr Medved
Lived 1937 – 2024 (aged 86). Aleksandr Medved was a Russian and Belarusian amateur wrestler, coach and athlete.
Aleksandr Vasilyevich Medved (; ; 16 September 1937 – 2 September 2024) was a Ukrainian-born Soviet Belarusian freestyle wrestler who competed for the Soviet Union and was named "one of the greatest wrestlers in history" by FILA, the sport's governing body.
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Who was Aleksandr Medved?
Belarusian Soviet wrestler (1937—2024)
When was Aleksandr Medved born?
Aleksandr Medved was born on 16 September 1937 in Bila Tserkva.
When did Aleksandr Medved die?
Aleksandr Medved died on 2 September 2024 in Minsk.
What was Aleksandr Medved's occupation?
Aleksandr Medved was an amateur wrestler, coach and athlete.
What nationality was Aleksandr Medved?
Aleksandr Medved was Russian and Belarusian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Aleksandr Medved. https://biography.guide/aleksandr-medved/
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