“I have a notebook. In it I write down the names of the athletes, whom I will avenge later. ” These words were said by Alexei Mishin, an international class wrestler. This man showed the whole world that to remain invincible at age 36 is quite possible. In 2004, the athlete managed to win the Athens Olympics. At 36, he took second place in the Greco-Roman wrestling championship in St. Petersburg. Let's dive into the biography of Alexei Mishin and find out what he once told.
Alexey Mishin: life-long struggle
The athlete was born in the Republic of Mordovia in 1979. The weight category in which he performs is up to 84 kilograms. In 2004, a man showed the world what he is capable of, winning a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Greece. In 2007, Mishin won the World Greco-Roman Wrestling Championship in Baku. He won the European Championships six times. The last of them was in 2013 in Georgia.
Athens and Beijing
Giving an interview to one publication, Alexey Mishin himself admitted that he did not immediately understand what really happened at those Olympics: "I was exhausted, and the whole next day I just slept." Probably, to realize that you are now an Olympic champion is incredibly nice.
After his victory, Mishin received a huge number of congratulations, that's for sure. However, the other side of the coin was the responsibility that lay on the shoulders of the fighter. We all understand that after the next champion rises to the podium, there are people who want to take his place. This process is eternal. Break, strangle, win by any means. The wrestler himself admitted this, because he also once stepped on the path that eventually led him to the title of Olympic champion in Greco-Roman.
Homecoming
Immediately upon arrival in Mordovia, Mishin was presented with a Land Cruiser jeep and an apartment. Twelve years have passed, and the wrestler still carefully preserves the memory of these gifts, using them for their intended purpose. The car lasts a long time, and the reason for this is the athlete's careful attitude to her. At one time, Mishin participated in television shows. It was “Big Race”, for example, as well as “Cruel Intentions”. For him, it was a bit of a rest.
Around Beijing competitions there are a considerable number of rumors. And many still believe that Alexei was condemned. The thing is that initially Mishin had to confront Abrahamyan. But the judges “removed” first our compatriot, and then Aru. Andrea Minguzzi, for the sake of which this, according to the athletes, was done, was a relative of the person who at that time headed the wrestling federation. Probably, then one should not be surprised at those things that allegedly happened on “logical grounds”.
Alexey Mishin: trainer and educator
The coach who trained the future Olympic champion really did a lot. In his fights, Mishin demonstrates not only the highest class technique, but also entertainment. Throws are no less beautiful, as far as performed correctly. And this is precisely the merit of the athlete’s coach.
Mishin himself said earlier that he considers Greco-Roman wrestling an integral part of the Olympic Games. He called tragedy an imaginary scenario in which this sport was excluded from the list of competitions. Indeed, back in ancient Greece, where the Olympic Games were born, there was already a struggle. Although in those days they wanted to replace her with another type of test. No one understood why pushing two men in a certain territory was necessary. But then the rules were different, entertainment was not enough. With the development of this sport, the need for the presence of a competition on the list of Olympic Games has become mandatory.
Mishin’s attitude to politics is ambiguous. But what does he say about her in a sporting context? The athlete believes that there are many of her at the Olympics. And here the fact is that every country wants its flag to fly over the rest. It's nice. However, many are trying to solve these problems through political means, rather than fair competition.
Mishin expressed gratitude to Vladimir Putin: “The whole world kept saying, they say, we won’t have time, we won’t hold the Winter Olympic Games. But we all succeeded, we all succeeded. And this is the merit of our president as well. We had a great time, excellent performance. “We have won many medals, and this, of course, is not liked by foreigners.”
"Aggressive conquerors"
Speaking about meetings with Ukrainian rivals, Alexey told how everything really is. According to him, there is no aggression between Ukrainian and Russian wrestlers. Everything happens within the rules on the carpet. As they say, they don’t wave their fists after the battle. Everything is decided there and there. That's right, just like real men.
When the athletes go home, after a short hug, wish each other a successful journey. In Russia there are many worthy fighters who will make themselves felt more than once. This opinion is shared by Alexei Mishin. The Greco-Roman struggle at one time became for him the path that he chose. Mishin is a role model for many of our athletes. He showed what results can be achieved no matter what, if there is a clearly defined goal ahead.
Conclusion
Alexey proved how strong a person’s motivation can be. Before each exit on the carpet, the athlete forgets how old he is, and this helps to fight with any opponent on absolutely equal conditions. The fact that even at the wrong age for this one can still become a world-famous champion - this is what Alexei Mishin proved to us, the fans, and everyone who knows about him.