Aleksandr Karelin

Wrestling

Playing Years: 1987 - 2000 (Soviet Union / Russia)
Achievements: 3x Olympic gold medals, 9x World Championship titles, long unbeaten runs and dominance in Greco-Roman superheavyweight class.
Legacy: The archetype of physical dominance, technique and mental toughness in wrestling - famous for unmatched power, the "reverse body lift," and psychological intimidation.