Sam Belkin

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Sam Belkin
Personal information
Full nameSam Belkin
NationalityNew Zealand
Born (1988-04-18) 18 April 1988 (age 34)
Edgware, London, England [1]
Sport
CountryNew Zealand
Sport Wrestling
Event(s)Men's FS 97 kg
Updated on 31 July 2014.

Sam Belkin (born 18 April 1988) is a New Zealand amateur wrestler. He competed in the Men's freestyle 97 kg event at the 2014 Commonwealth Games where he won the bronze medal. [2]

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References

  1. "Sam Belkin". Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Retrieved 31 July 2014.
  2. Commonwealth Games: Wrestling duo scoop bronze medals New Zealand Herald, 31 July 2014