About Anton Botev
Born 1986. Anton Botev is an Azerbaijani and Russian amateur wrestler.
Anton Botev (born May 25, 1986) is an amateur Azerbaijani Greco-Roman wrestler, who played for the men's super heavyweight category. He is a member of Neftçi Wrestling Club in Baku, and is coached and trained by Timershan Kalimulin.
Botev represented his current nation Azerbaijan at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, where he competed for in men's 120 kg class. He first defeated Georgian-born Uzbek wrestler and former heavyweight silver medalist David Saldadze in the qualifying round, before losing out his next match to Sweden's Jalmar Sjöberg, who was able to score five points in two straight periods, leaving Botev without a single point.
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Who is Anton Botev?
Olympic wrestler
When was Anton Botev born?
Anton Botev was born on 25 May 1986 in Omsk.
What is Anton Botev's occupation?
Anton Botev is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Anton Botev?
Anton Botev is Azerbaijani and Russian.
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