Today, the famous wrestler Alexander Medved would have turned 88.
On this day, his friends, colleagues, and athletes gathered at the Eastern Cemetery, and a monument was unveiled at the grave of the legendary wrestler, writes Onliner.by.
The monument is a bust of a young Alexander Medved, with wrestling scenes depicted at its base.
The author of the monument is Belarusian sculptor Konstantin Kostyuchenko, who created the "Gate of Memory" in the "Trostenets" memorial complex.
Alexander Medved is a three-time Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling. He became a world champion seven times and was recognized as the best wrestler of the 20th century.
After ending his career, Medved worked as a coach for a long time, was a sports functionary, and in 2004 became the flag bearer for the Belarusian team at the Olympic Games in Athens. He passed away on September 2, 2024.
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