About Richard Voliva
Lived 1912 – 1999 (aged 87). Richard Voliva was an American coach and amateur wrestler.
Richard Voliva (October 18, 1912 – November 2, 1999) is an American former wrestler and coach. He was silver medalist in freestyle wrestling at the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1984, Voliva was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.
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Who was Richard Voliva?
American wrestler and coach (1912–1999)
When was Richard Voliva born?
Richard Voliva was born on 18 October 1912 in Bloomington.
When did Richard Voliva die?
Richard Voliva died on 2 November 1999 in Amherst.
What was Richard Voliva's occupation?
Richard Voliva was a coach and amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Richard Voliva?
Richard Voliva was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Richard Voliva. https://biography.guide/richard-voliva/
MLA: "Richard Voliva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/richard-voliva/.
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