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Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov (Kazakh: Жақсылық Әмірәліұлы Үшкемпіров; 6 May 1951 – 2 August 2020) was a light-flyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Kazakhstan. He won an Olympic gold medal in 1980 and a world title in 1981.
In 1980, Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov, who took up wrestling in 1969, became the first ethnic Kazakh to win an Olympic gold. Before the Olympics, Ushkempirov, who wrestled in the Greco-Roman light-flyweight class his entire career, was virtually unknown, having made his international début just couple of months before the Olympics at the 1980 ...
Ushkempirov was the first ethnic Kazakh to win an Olympic gold in wrestling and became a national star following his performance. To honor his achievements, there is an international Junior Greco-Roman wrestling tournament named "Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov" held annually in the nation of Kazakhstan.
Aug 2, 2020 · In 1980, Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov, who took up wrestling in 1969, became the first ethnic Kazakh to win an Olympic gold.
May 18, 2023 · For the Soviet wrestler Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov, acting in weight under 48 kg, the final fight at the Olympic Games-1980 was not the most difficult - there were much more obstacles in his way to...
Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov (6 May 1951 – 2 August 2020) was a light-flyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Kazakhstan. He won an Olympic gold medal in 1980 and a world title in 1981. [1] Ushkempirov took up wrestling in 1969 and won the Soviet title in 1975 and 1980.
Aug 2, 2020 · Moscow 1980 Olympic wrestling champion Zhaksylyk Ushkempirov has died at the age of 69 after reportedly suffering from coronavirus. Ushkempirov represented the Soviet Union at the Games and...
