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Romanian freestyle wrestler

Ladislau Șimon
Personal information
Born25 September 1951
Târgu Mureș, Romania
Died12 May 2005 (aged 53)
Height183 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight114 kg (251 lb)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
ClubMures
Medal record
Representing  Romania
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place 1976 Montreal +100 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1973 Tehran +100 kg
Gold medal – first place 1974 Istanbul +100 kg
European Championships
Silver medal – second place 1974 Madrid +100 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1975 Ludwigshafen +100 kg
Gold medal – first place 1976 Leningrad +100 kg

Ladislau Şimon (Hungarian: László Simon, 25 September 1951 – 12 May 2005) was a super-heavyweight freestyle wrestler from Romania. He won a bronze medal at the 1976 Olympics, as well as the world title in 1974 and European title in 1976. After retiring from competitions he worked as a national wrestling coach.

References

  1. Ladislau Șimon. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Ladislau Simon. Romanian Olympic Committee
  3. Simon, Ladislau (ROU). iat.uni-leipzig.de

External links

World Champions in freestyle super heavyweight (125 kg)
  • 1969–1983: +100 kg
  • 1985–2001: 130 kg
  • 2002–2013: 120 kg
  • 2014–present: 125 kg
European Champions in freestyle super heavyweight (125 kg)
  • 1969–1983: +100 kg
  • 1985–2001: 130 kg
  • 2002–2013: 120 kg
  • 2014–present: 125 kg
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