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Pavel Pinigin

b. 1953

Olympic Champion for freestyle wrestling from Russia

Amateur wrestler
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About Pavel Pinigin

Born 1953. Pavel Pinigin is a Russian amateur wrestler.

Pavel Pinigin (; ; born 12 March 1953) is a former Soviet wrestler and Olympic champion in Freestyle wrestling. He is also three times world champion in freestyle wrestling. He is married to athlete and Olympic champion Mariya Pinigina.

Olympics Pinigin competed at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal where he received a gold medal in Freestyle wrestling, the lightweight class.

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Important facts

Born
12 March 1953, Churapchinsky District
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Amateur wrestler
Nationality
Russia, Soviet Union
Education
National University of Physical Education and Sport of Ukraine
Awards
Order of the Badge of Honour; Medal "For Labour Valour"; Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR; Order "Polar Star" (Yakutia); Lenin Komsomol Prize; Merited Coach of Ukrainian SSR

People in Pavel Pinigin's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Portrait of Mariya Pinigina
Mariya Pinigina
b. 1958
Athletics competitor

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Pavel Pinigin?

Olympic Champion for freestyle wrestling from Russia

When was Pavel Pinigin born?

Pavel Pinigin was born on 12 March 1953 in Churapchinsky District.

What is Pavel Pinigin's occupation?

Pavel Pinigin is an amateur wrestler.

What nationality is Pavel Pinigin?

Pavel Pinigin is Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pavel Pinigin

· Wikidata: Q982969

· DBpedia: Pavel Pinigin

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