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(Russian Heavyweight Freestyle Wrestler) Soslan Andiyev was a distinguished Soviet heavyweight freestyle wrestler, excelling from 1973 to 1984. He garnered multiple honors such as Olympic and world championships and triumphs in prestigious tournaments. After retiring from competing, Andiyev pursued coaching, working as a national wrestling coach and assuming important sports administrative roles in Ossetia. He also held leadership roles in the Russian Olympic Committee and was honored with induction into the FILA Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2006.