Akhmed Gadzhimagomedov

Akhmed (Ahmad) Shiybudinovich Gadzhimagomedov (Ахмед Шиябудинович Гаджимагомедов; born 21 April 1990) is a Russian former freestyle wrestler. 2018 world bronze medalist. 2018 European champion. He won a bronze medal at the 2017 European Wrestling Championships in 74 kg.

Background
Akhmed was born in the village of Leninaul, Dagestan, into a Sunni Muslim family. He started freestyle wrestling at the age of 12. He lived in Khasavyurt, where he was coached by Magomed Guseinov and Gamzat Abbasov. Akhmed is international Master of Sports in freestyle wrestling.

Championships and achievements

 * 2013 Ramzan Kadyrov & Adlan Varayev Cup – 1st (74 kg)
 * 2013, 2014 Intercontinental Cup – 1st (74 kg)
 * 2015 Ali Aliyev Memorial – 1st (74 kg)
 * 2015 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin – 1st (74 kg)
 * 2015 Russian Nationals – 3rd (74 kg)
 * 2015 Golden Grand-Prix Baku – 3rd (74 kg)
 * 2016 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin – 3rd (74 kg)
 * 2016 Ali Aliyev Memorial – 2nd (74 kg)
 * 2017 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin – 1st (74 kg)
 * 2017 European Championships – 3rd (74 kg)
 * 2018 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin – 1st (79 kg)
 * 2018 Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov Cup – 1st (79 kg)
 * 2018 European Championships – 1st (79 kg)
 * 2018 World Championships – 3rd (79 kg)
 * 2019 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin – 1st (79 kg)
 * 2019 European Championships – 2nd (79 kg)

Personal life
Gadzhimagomedov is a devout Sunni Muslim. His favorite wrestler is Murad Gaidarov.