Alex Gladkov

 Wrestling

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Alex Gladkov

 Wrestling

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  • Honours:

    Date of Birth: 22.10.1985

    Place of Birth: Lugansk, Ukraine

    Current Residence: Glasgow

    Where do you train? Palace of Art, Glasgow

    Nickname: -

    Education: MSc. Sport

  • First sporting success? British Junior Champion 2000

    Finest sporting moment? Commonwealth Championships Melbourne 2011

    Your tip for the top: Prepare, Train & Win Smart!

    First international / ‘big time’ call-up: Leipzig 2007, Germany

    How do you feel when you know you are representing your team / country? Grateful 

    How and why did you get involved in your sport? Thanks to my Dad who is a wrestling coach. Because the Sport of Wrestling combines and develops Intellectual and Physical abilities, which are equally important to succeed in Sport and Life.

    What is your favourite moment in the history of sport? Birth of the modern Olympic Games.                                                                                                                         

    Who has been the biggest influence on your sporting career? My Dad, Friends and Sport colleagues have all contributed an equally important part.

    Any family connections to sport? My Dad

    Who has been your toughest opponent and why? Myself. If I can reach my full potential in Sport and Life that will be the biggest success so the only opponent is myself.

  • Three words that describe you: Versatile, Persistent, Accurate

    Who would you most like to meet? Genuine, Sincere, Clever and Good People

    What is your most prized possession? God, my family knowledge and experience.

    What is your biggest passion away from sport? Enjoying all other aspects of life away from sport.

    Favourite sport(s) other than your own? All sports at a professional level.

    Top tips to relax? Clear consciousness a good sleep and a sauna.

    What is your ultimate ambition? Reaching my goals.

    Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time? Waking up in the morning and doing the things I love and being together with the people I love.

Quiz
  1. 1.  

    In which city will the 2012 Olympics be held?

    • Vienna
    • Berlin
    • London

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