Makharbek Khazbiyevich Khadartsev () (born 2 October 1964) is a Soviet-Russian politician and former wrestler who later competed for Russia and Uzbekistan, two times Olympic champion and five times world champion in Freestyle wrestling. He was born in Suadag, Alagirsky District, North Ossetia.
Olympics Khadartsev competed at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, where he received a gold medal in Freestyle wrestling, the light heavyweight class."1988 Summer Olympics – Seoul, South Korea – Wrestling" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on 13 September 2008)
He won a second gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona."1992 Summer Olympics – Barcelona, Spain – Wrestling" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on 13 September 2008)
Competing for Russia at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, he received a silver medal."1996 Summer Olympics – Atlanta, United States – Wrestling" databaseOlympics.com (Retrieved on 13 September 2008) At the 2000 Summer Olympics, he placed 14th while competing for Uzbekistan.
World championships
Khadartsev won a gold medal at the 1986 FILA Wrestling World Championships in Budapest. He received gold medals also in 1987, 1989, 1990 and 1991.
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