Beslan Mudranov

Beslan Zaudinovich Mudranov (; born 7 July 1986) (Circassian: Мудран Беслъэн) is a Russian judoka (since 2008) and former Sambo wrestler (2003–2008) of Circassian descent. He won the Olympic gold medal in the Men's 60 kg judo event at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He also won three gold medals at European level, in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

Career Beslan won gold medals in the 60 kg category at the European Judo Championships in 2012, 2014 and 2015. For 2015's win he received two gold medals, as the event served the purpose of the European Games as well as the European Judo Championships. His coach is Rudolf Mikhailovich Baboyan.

On the first day of the 2016 Summer Olympics, Beslan earned Russia's first gold medal at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in the 60 kg division. In the final he defeated Yeldos Smetov from Kazakhstan in just 44 seconds.

Personal life Mudranov was born in 1986 in Baksan, Kabardino-Balkar ASSR. He began training in martial arts at the age of 13. Upon the recommendation of his younger brother, he started as a Sambist, then also practised freestyle wrestling. After moving to Maykop, Beslan was enrolled at the Adyghe State University in the Institute of Physical Culture and Judo.

Beslan is married, and has a daughter with his spouse.