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AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSergey Semenov of Russia lifts Heiki Nabi of Estonia for points en route to winning bronze during 130kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavit Chakvetadze of Russia lifts and scores three points on Zhan Beleniuk of Ukraine during their 85kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Chakvetadze won the gold by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenis Kudla of Germany (bottom) celebrates his win over Viktor Lőrincz of Hungary with coach Carl Michael during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kudla won the bronze by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenis Kudla of Germany (left) grapples with Viktor Lőrincz of Hungary during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kudla won the bronze by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavid Hamzatov of Belarus celebrates his win over Nikolay Bayryakov of Bulgaria during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Hamzatov won the bronze by a score of 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJavid Hamzatov of Belarus (left) and Nikolay Bayryakov of Bulgaria grapple during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Hamzatov won the bronze by a score of 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHabibollah Akhlaghi of Iran (left) and Denis Kudla of Germany grapple during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kuala would win 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHabibollah Akhlaghi of Iran (top) looks to turn Denis Kudla of Germany during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kuala would win 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHabibollah Akhlaghi of Iran (left) and Denis Kudla of Germany grapple during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kuala would win 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHabibollah Akhlaghi of Iran prepares to face Denis Kudla of Germany during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kuala would win 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAhmed Mohamed Ibrahim Saad (left) and Nikolay Bayryakov bang heads during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Bayryakov would win 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostErwin Jose Caraballo Cabrera of Venezuela (left) is defended by Sabah Shariati of Azerbaijan during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Shariati would win the match 4-0.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSaman Tahmasebi of Azerbaijan (facing) defends Habibollah Akhlaghi of Iran during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Akhlaghi would win the match 3-1.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSabah Shariati of Azerbaijan celebrates after pinning Eduard Popp of Germany to win the bronze during 130kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostZhan Beleniuk of Ukraine reacts to losing to Davit Chakvetadze of Russia during their 85kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Chakvetadze won the gold by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavit Chakvetadze of Russia lifts Zhan Beleniuk of Ukraine during their 85kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Chakvetadze won the gold by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavit Chakvetadze of Russia celebrates his win over Zhan Beleniuk of Ukraine during their 85kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Chakvetadze won the gold by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDavit Chakvetadze of Russia celebrates his win over Zhan Beleniuk of Ukraine during their 85kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Chakvetadze won the gold by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostDenis Kudla of Germany celebrates his win over Viktor Lőrincz of Hungary during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kudla won the bronze by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostViktor Lőrincz of Hungary reacts to his loss to Denis Kudla of Germany during 85kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016. Kudla won the bronze by way of a 3-1 decision.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRõza Kayaalp of Turkey enters the arena to face Mijan Lpez of Cuba during their 130kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Lpez captured his third straight gold medal by way of a 3-0 win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMijan Lpez of Cuba enters the arena to face Rõza Kayaalp of Turkey during their 130kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Lpez captured his third straight gold medal by way of a 3-0 win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMijan Lpez of Cuba gets his hands on Rõza Kayaalp of Turkey during their 130kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Lpez captured his third straight gold medal by way of a 3-0 win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRõza Kayaalp of Turkey takes a swing at Mijan Lpez of Cuba during their 130kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Lpez captured his third straight gold medal by way of a 3-0 win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRõza Kayaalp of Turkey reacts after taking a swing at Mijan Lpez of Cuba during their 130kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Lpez captured his third straight gold medal by way of a 3-0 win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMijan Lpez of Cuba celebrates his win over Rõza Kayaalp of Turkey during their 130kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Lpez captured his third straight gold medal by way of a 3-0 win.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMijan Lpez of Cuba celebrates his win over Rõza Kayaalp of Turkey with Cuban fans after their 130kg Greco Roman wrestling title match on Monday, August 15, 2016. Lpez captured his third straight gold medal by way of a 3-0 win.
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Sergey Semenov of Russia lifts Heiki Nabi of Estonia for points en route to winning bronze during 130kg Greco Roman wrestling action on Monday, August 15, 2016.
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