Nikolay Solovyov (wrestler)
Nikolay Nikolayevich Solovyov was a flyweight Greco-Roman wrestler from Russia who won a gold medal at the 1956 Olympics.
Solovyov first competed in shooting and fencing, placing sixth in the Soviet foil championships. He then changed to wrestling and won the Soviet title in 1955 and 1959, placing second in 1958 and third in 1954. He graduated from an institute of physical education, and after retiring from competitions trained the Soviet wrestling team. He also served as an international referee and as vice-president of the Saint Petersburg wrestling federation.
