Zaur Uguev is a Russian freestyle wrestler, Olympic champion (2020), and two-time world and European champion. He was born on March 27, 1995, in Dagestan, Russia. Uguev is known for his speed, technical precision, and exceptional counterattacking skills. Having started wrestling from a young age, he rose through regional competitions to Olympic gold. He is considered one of the most consistent and successful lightweight wrestlers in modern freestyle wrestling.