Taha Akgul

Wrestler

Birthday November 22, 1990

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Sivas, Turkey

Age 33 years old

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About

Turkish freestyle wrestler who is known for competing in a variety of European championships. He is often seen representing the 125 kg division. 

Before Fame

He first began training in 2003. After training and progressing, he won the gold medal at the 40th Yasar Dogu International Wrestling Tournament in 2012. He then went on to qualify for the Olympics the same year. 

Trivia

He received multiple gold medals for his wrestling including at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic games in the 125 kg category. He is also known for winning gold at the Novi Sad 2017 European Championships. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Turkey. He first began training as a wrestler with his brother and his father. 

Associated With

Other Turkish wrestlers include Ramazan SahinHamza Yerlikaya, and Arda Ocal