Aleksandr Karelin
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About
Former Greco-Roman wrestler for the Soviet Union and Russia.
Before Fame
He won his first gold medal at the 1988 Olympics in the super heavyweight class.
Trivia
He was famous for his "Karelin Lift", a reverse body lift.
Family Life
He was born to Aleksandr and Zineida Karelin.
Associated With
His last Olympic events were in 2000 when runner Marion Jones made her first big splash on the track and field scene.
