| Olympic medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's Greco-Roman wrestling | ||
Representing  Kazakhstan | ||
Olympic Games  | ||
 | 2004 Athens | 120 kg |
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1974: +100 kg • 1986–1998: 130 kg • 2002–2010: 120 kg • 2014–present: 130 kg | |
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