Russian wrestling legend Buvaisar Saitiev has died at the age of 49, as confirmed by Russian sports officials on Sunday, March 2, 2025. The three-time Olympic freestyle wrestling champion passed away in Moscow, though the exact cause of death has not been disclosed.
Buvaisar Saitiev Passes Away
Buvaisar Saitiev was widely regarded as one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time3. His impressive career included Three Olympic gold medals (1996, 2004, 2008) in the 74-kilogram category and six world championship titles, among others. He was also named Honored Master of Sports of Russia in 1995.