Description: (One of the Greatest Greco-Roman Wrestlers of All Time)
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin is a retired Russian Greco-Roman wrestler and politician known as one of the greatest in the sport's history. He has achieved remarkable success with gold medals at the Olympics and multiple world championships. Karelin boasts an impressive wrestling record with 887 victories and just two disputed losses. He was honored as the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of the 20th century by FILA and has been recognized with prestigious awards for his contributions to wrestling. Transitioning into politics in 1999, Karelin has held various legislative roles.