About August Englas
Lived 1925 – 2017 (aged 92). August Englas was an Estonian and Russian amateur wrestler and military personnel.
August Englas (15 January 1925 – 21 March 2017) was an Estonian wrestler who competed for the Soviet Union.
Englas was born in Pühajärve Parish (now part of Otepää Parish). In the 1952 Summer Olympics, after defeating Adil Atan, Shrirang Jadhav and Max Leichter, and losing against Henry Wittenberg and Viking Palm, he took fourth place. He won the gold medal at the 1953 and 1954 World Championships.
Awards Order of the Red Banner of Labour Order of the White Star Fourth Class (1999) Order of the Estonian Olympic Committee (2008)
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Who was August Englas?
Estonian amateur wrestler (1925–2017)
When was August Englas born?
August Englas was born on 15 January 1925 in Pühajärve Rural Municipality.
When did August Englas die?
August Englas died on 21 March 2017 in Tallinn.
What was August Englas's occupation?
August Englas was an amateur wrestler and military personnel.
What nationality was August Englas?
August Englas was Estonian and Russian.
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