| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  Ukraine |
| Born | 3 March 1973 Mariupol, Ukraine |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Rustam Adzhi (born 3 March 1973) is a Ukrainian wrestler. He competed in the 1996 and 2000 Summer Olympics. [1]
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