Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov


Akhmed Shiybudinovich Gadzhimagomedov is a Russian freestyle wrestler of Avar descent. He won bronze at the 2017 European Wrestling Championships in 74 kg. At the 2018 European Wrestling Championships in Kaspiysk, Gadzhimagomedov won gold. 4x Ivan Yayrgin GP winner.

Background

Akhmed was born in the village of Leninaul, Dagestan, to a Sunni Muslim family. He started training in freestyle wrestling at the age of 12.
He lives in Khasavyurt where he is coached by Magomed Guseinov and Gamzat Abbasov. Akhmed is International Master of Sports in freestyle wrestling.

Championships and achievements

Gadzhimagomedov is a devout Sunni Muslim. His favorite wrestler is Murad Gaidarov.