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.

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Photo source: chinadaily

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