About Mahmoud Hassan
Lived 1919 – 1998 (aged 78). Mahmoud Hassan was an Egyptian amateur wrestler.
Mahmoud Hassan (; December 15, 1918 – November 10, 1998) was an Egyptian Greco-Roman Bantamweight wrestler. He competed for Egypt in the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, earning a silver medal behind Kurt Pettersén of Sweden and Halil Kaya of Turkey. He also competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics.
Hassan was the flag bearer for Egypt in the London 1948 opening ceremony.
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Who was Mahmoud Hassan?
Olympic wrestler
When was Mahmoud Hassan born?
Mahmoud Hassan was born on 15 December 1919 in Cairo.
When did Mahmoud Hassan die?
Mahmoud Hassan died on 10 September 1998.
What was Mahmoud Hassan's occupation?
Mahmoud Hassan was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Mahmoud Hassan?
Mahmoud Hassan was Egyptian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mahmoud Hassan (wrestler)
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