Zaurbek Kazbekovich Sidakov[a] (born 14 March 1996) is a Russian freestyle wrestler, who competes at 74 kilograms.[2][3][4] Sidakov is the reigning Olympic champion in the 74 kg and a three-time World Champion, claiming his titles in 2018 and 2019 and 2023.[5]
Sidakov is also a European Games Gold medalist, World Cup champion, three-time Russian National Champion, three-time Ivan Yarygin International champion (four-time finalist, five-time medalist), Military World Champion and U23 European Champion (two-time finalist). As of August 2024, Sidakov is ranked by multiple media outlets as the best pound for pound wrestler in the world.
Sidakov has supported the Russian invasion of Ukraine by participating in a pro-war rally in Luzhniki Stadium in March 2022.[6]
- ^ a b c SIDAKOV Zaurbek Archived 15 September 2021 at the Wayback Machine. olympics.com
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- ^ "Борцы из Осетии внесли вклад в победу на Кубке европейских наций". Рамблер/спорт (in Russian). Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ "СИДАКОВ Заурбек Казбекович | Российские спортсмены и специалисты | Спортивная Россия". infosport.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 12 August 2018.
- ^ Vinay. "Sidakov wins World Championships showdown with Dake; Micic, Aitmukhan claim historic golds". United World Wrestling. Retrieved 19 September 2023.
- ^ "Міністерство молоді та спорту України - Відкритий лист українських атлетів". mms.gov.ua (in Ukrainian). Retrieved 8 September 2024.
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