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Azerbaijani wrestler becomes 2-time world champion after beating Armenian - UPDATE - Photo session

28 September 2009 [10:26] - TODAY.AZ
Azerbaijan`s Greco-Roman wrestler Farid Mansurov weighing in at 66 kg has claimed gold medal in the world championship in Herning, Denmark, bringing the country`s medal haul to ten.
Champion of Athens 2004 Olympics Games, world champion 2007 Mansurov became 2-time winner of the world championship.

On the way to the gold medal he alternately defeated Ismael Navarro Sanchez (Spain), Tsutomu Fudzhimuru (Japan), Sasun Gambaryan (Armenia), Afshin Byabangarda (Iran) and Manuchar Tskhadaia (Georgia). Azerbaijan`s medal haul has also included four silvers and three bronzes.


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