What is Aleksandr Karelin's full name?
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin
Aleksandr Karelin nickname(s):
Alexander the Great, The Experiment
Aleksandr Karelin date of birth:
September 19, 1967
How old is Aleksandr Karelin?
58
Where was Aleksandr Karelin born?
Novosibirsk, Russia
How tall is Aleksandr Karelin?
6' 4" (193 cm)
How much does Aleksandr Karelin weigh?
290 lbs (131.5 kg)
Aleksandr Karelin body shape:
Athletic
What color are Aleksandr Karelin's eyes?
Blue
What color is Aleksandr Karelin's hair?
Brown - Light
Is Aleksandr Karelin gay or straight?
Straight
What is Aleksandr Karelin's ethnicity?
White
What is Aleksandr Karelin nationality?
Russian
What is Aleksandr Karelin's occupation?
Politician, former athlete
Aleksandr Karelin claim to fame:
Considered the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of all time
Short Biography
Aleksandr Aleksandrovich Karelin (Russian: Александр Александрович Карелин; born 19 September 1967) is a retired Greco-Roman wrestler for the Soviet Union and Russia and a Hero of the Russian Federation. Nicknamed the "Russian Bear", "Russian King Kong", "Alexander the Great" and "The Experiment", he is considered the greatest Greco-Roman wrestler of all time. Karelin won gold medals at the 1988, 1992 and 1996, and a silver medal in the 2000 Olympic Games. His wrestling record is 887 wins and two losses. Karelin was the national flag bearer at three consecutive Olympics: in 1988 for the Soviet Union, in 1992 for the Unified Team, and in 1996 for Russia.