Four-time world wrestling champion Salman Khasimikov has died.

Four-time world freestyle wrestling champion Salman Khasimikov has died at the age of 72. This was reported on May 28 on the website of the Russian Wrestling Federation.

"Today, on May 28, the four-time world champion in freestyle wrestling, the outstanding heavyweight Salman Khasimikov passed away at the age of 73," the message says.

Khasimikov was a two-time world junior champion, three-time European champion, four-time world champion, and also a World Cup winner in 1982. In addition, he was the captain of the USSR national freestyle wrestling team for 10 years.

The wrestler also competed in the over 100 kg category, she added."Газета.Ru ".