Yakov Punkin
Olympic wrestler (1921–1994)
야키우 푼킨
- Born
- 8 December 1921, Zaporizhzhia
- Died
- 12 October 1994, Zaporizhzhia
- Citizenship
- Soviet Union
- Sport
- amateur wrestling
- Occupation
- amateur wrestler
- Weight
- 61 kg (134 lb)
Competitions
| Competition | Year | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1952 Summer Olympics | 1952 |
Awards and honours
- Honoured Master of Sports of the USSR 1952
- Medal "For Labour Valour" 1957
- International Jewish Sports Hall of Fame 2018
External links
Facts from Wikidata Q721954 (CC0). Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.
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