About Vakhtang Balavadze
Lived 1927 – 2018 (aged 90). Vakhtang Balavadze was a Georgian and Russian amateur wrestler and athlete.
Vakhtang Balavadze (; 20 November 1927 – 25 July 2018) was a Georgian welterweight freestyle wrestler. He competed at the 1956 and 1960 Summer Olympics and won a bronze medal in 1956. He won the world title in 1954 and 1957, and was a runner-up in 1959.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Vakhtang Balavadze?
Georgian wrestler (1927–2018)
When was Vakhtang Balavadze born?
Vakhtang Balavadze was born on 20 November 1927 in Samtredia.
When did Vakhtang Balavadze die?
Vakhtang Balavadze died on 25 July 2018 in Tbilisi.
What was Vakhtang Balavadze's occupation?
Vakhtang Balavadze was an amateur wrestler and athlete.
What nationality was Vakhtang Balavadze?
Vakhtang Balavadze was Georgian and Russian.
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· Wikipedia: Vakhtang Balavadze
· DBpedia: Vakhtang Balavadze (wrestler)
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