Akzhurek Dostykuly Tanatarov (Kazakh: Ақжүрек Достықұлы Таңатаров; born 3 September 1986) is a Kazakh freestyle wrestler.[1] At the 2012 Summer Olympics he was defeated in the semifinal round of the 66 kg freestyle event by Sushil Kumar of India. He won a bronze medal in the repechage round, beating Ramazan Şahin in his bronze medal match.[2][3]

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Akzhurek Tanatarov
Akzhurek Tanatarov in 2012
Personal information
Native nameАқжүрек Достықұлы Таңатаров;
Full nameAkzhurek Dostykuly Tanatarov
Nationality Kazakhstan
Born (1985-08-15) 15 August 1985 (age 39)
Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR, Soviet Union
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Sport
Country Kazakhstan
SportWrestling
Weight class66-70 kg
EventFreestyle
Clubnational team of Kazakhstan
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Kazakhstan
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2012 London 66 kg
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2017 Paris70 kg
Asian Championships
Gold medal – first place2017 New Delhi70 kg
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