He was the national flag bearer at three consecutive Olympics: in 1988 for the Soviet Union, in 1992 for the Unified Team, and in 1996 for Russia. In addition to his success in wrestling, he was a sambo …

Aleksandr Karelin is a Russian politician and a former Greco-Roman wrestler revered for his extraordinary strength and unprecedented success in international competition. Karelin is widely …

At the 1988 Seoul Games, in his first Olympic appearance, Karelin won gold in the super heavyweight event of Greco-Roman wrestling. He then remained undefeated in the four years between Seoul and …

Explore the legacy of Alexander Karelin, the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler and athlete. Discover his achievements, records, and the impact he has made in the world of sports. Join us in celebrating his …

Jun 15, 2025 · In the annals of sporting history, few names invoke as much awe and fear as that of Alexander Karelin, the Russian Greco-Roman wrestler whose reign over the heavyweight division …

At the end of the last century, Alexander Karelin petrified heavyweights on the mat. Instilling fear with his sheer presence, he remained undefeated for a whole decade and even ventured into...

Known by a variety of nicknames – “Russian Bear,” “Alexander the Great,” and “The Experiment” – Aleksandr Karelin is universally considered the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of all time.

R ussia's Alexander Karelin is the most successful Greco-Roman wrestler of the modern era, having won twelve European Championships, nine World Championships, and three Olympic gold medals …

Jan 10, 2023 · Aleksandr Karelin is known to most of the world as the greatest and most feared wrestler of all time. The Russian great dominated the world of Greco-Roman wrestling for over a decade.

Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin (born September 19, 1967 in Novosibirsk, Russian SFSR) is an athlete from the Russian Federation. He is considered the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of all time …