About Isidor Niflot
Lived 1881 – 1950 (aged 69). Isidor Niflot was an American amateur wrestler.
Isidor Gadar "Jack" Niflot (April 16, 1881 – March 29, 1950) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1904 Summer Olympics. He won a gold medal in the freestyle bantamweight category. Niflot was born in Russia and raised in New York, New York. He was later a long time Sullivan County, New York resident.
The bantamweight division was the third lightest freestyle wrestling weight class, held as part of the 1904 Summer Olympics programme. It was the first time the event, like all other freestyle wrestling events, was held in Olympic competition. Seven wrestlers competed, with Niflot winning the gold medal.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Isidor Niflot?
Olympic wrestler (1881-1950)
When was Isidor Niflot born?
Isidor Niflot was born on 16 April 1881 in Russian Empire.
When did Isidor Niflot die?
Isidor Niflot died on 29 May 1950 in Sullivan County, New York.
What was Isidor Niflot's occupation?
Isidor Niflot was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Isidor Niflot?
Isidor Niflot was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Isidor Niflot. https://biography.guide/isidor-niflot/
MLA: "Isidor Niflot." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/isidor-niflot/.
Chicago: "Isidor Niflot." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/isidor-niflot/.
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