Tip number one on how you can win an Olympic gold medal: Never ever allow your opponent’s butt to land on your face. This tip is from Georgian wrestler Manuchar Kvirkvelia who beat China’s Chang Yongxiang for the gold in Graeco Roman wrestling. Related:Manuchar Kvirkvelia Waves Flag for Georgia Photo source: chinadaily
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Manuchar Kvirkvelia Waves Flag for Georgia
His country may be at war with Russia but this did not prevent Manuchar Kvirkvelia from emerging as the Olympic champion in Greco-Roman wrestling (74 kg). Bad Uncle Vladimir might not be happy with your flag-waving but he can’t do anything about it. Photo source: getty images via beijing 2008
Olympian to Watch: Ari Taub, Canadian Wrestler
Just when I finished slightly making fun of those who quote Baron de Coubertin’s overused “not the triumph but the struggle, not to win but to take part”, I came across this story of Canadian Greco-Roman wrestler Ari Taub which made me want to bow my head in shame. To understand why, here’s a list [...]
Harry Geris, Canadian Olympian, 60
Our condolences to the family of Harry Gerris, a Canadian wrestler who participated in three Olympiads (Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, and Montreal 1976). Geris also represented Canada at the Pan-American Games, the Commonwealth Games and the World Cup, winning bronze medals at all three events. Here’s the report about Harry’s death from the Toronto Star: [...]
