Cao Liguo
Chinese Greco-Roman wrestler
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Cao Liguo (born 4 October 1998) is a Chinese Greco-Roman wrestler. He won a silver medal in the men's 60 kg event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.[2] He also won a bronze medal in the 60 kg event at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships.
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| Native name | 曹利国 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Nationality |  China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 4 October 1998[1] Guangxi, China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Education | Wuhan Sports University | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 165 cm (5 ft 5 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 60 kg (132 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Amateur wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight class | 60 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event | Greco-Roman | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Background
Cao began wrestling when he was 12.[1] His coach is Li Shujin.[1]
He attended Wuhan Sports University.[1]
Career
In April 2023, Cao won a bronze medal in the 60 kg of the 2023 Asian Wrestling Championships after defeating Yernur Fidakhmetov.[3]
In September 2023, Cao won a bronze medal in the 60 kg of the 2023 World Wrestling Championships after defeating Gevorg Gharibyan.[4]
In August 2024, Cao won a silver medal in the men's 60 kg event at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France after losing to Kenichiro Fumita.[2]
