Artur Taymazov

Artur Taymazov, born on July twentieth, nineteen seventy-nine, is a prominent figure in the world of amateur wrestling and politics. An Uzbek-Russian athlete of Ossetian descent, he made a significant mark in the wrestling arena, becoming Uzbekistan's most decorated Olympian. However, his illustrious career faced a setback when he was stripped of two gold medals due to doping violations.

In two thousand sixteen, Taymazov transitioned into politics, being elected to the seventh State Duma of the Russian Federation as a representative of the United Russia party. His journey from the wrestling mat to the political stage showcases his versatility and commitment to public service.

In April two thousand seventeen, it was revealed that retesting of samples had led to his disqualification from the two thousand eight Olympics, resulting in the withdrawal of his gold medal. This was followed by another announcement in July two thousand nineteen, where he was disqualified from the two thousand twelve Olympics for a similar reason, leading to the loss of his second gold medal. Despite these challenges, Taymazov expressed his contentment in having brought two golds to Russia, as both medals were re-allocated to Russian wrestlers.