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(German Heavyweight Wrestler) Wilfried Dietrich, a German heavyweight wrestler, was renowned for his exceptional accomplishments in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. Throughout his career, he competed in five Olympics and six world championships, securing a total of five Olympic and five world championship medals. Notable highlights include his titles as an Olympic, World, and European champion. In 1968, he was honored as the Olympic flag bearer for West Germany. One of Dietrich's most memorable victories occurred in 1972 when he triumphed over American wrestler Chris Taylor in a Greco-Roman match. His remarkable contributions to the sport led to his induction into Germany's Sports Hall of Fame and the International Wrestling Hall of Fame.