The men's freestyle 97 kg is a competition featured at the 2016 Russian National Freestyle Wrestling Championships, and was held in Yakutsk, Russia on May 29.

Medalists Gold Anzor BoltukaevSilver Khadzhimurat GatsalovBronze Yevgeny Kolomiets Vladislav Baytsaev

Results Legend F — Won by fall WO — Won by walkover

Finals

Top half

Bottom half

Repechage

References http://vk.com/doc9602940_437542013?hash=fe171e82d679551276&dl=8ca46f567e49e918d4