Phí Hữu Tình
Vietnamese wrestler
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Phí Hữu Tình (born 27 July 1960) is a Vietnamese former wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 62 kg at the 1980 Summer Olympics.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Vietnamese |
| Born | 27 July 1960 Đồng Quang commune, Quốc Oai district, Hanoi |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
Early life
Phí Hữu Tình was born on 27 July 1960,[1] at Yên Nội village, Đồng Quang commune, Quốc Oai district, Hanoi.[2]
Career
He began his wrestling career in village wrestling rings.
At age 20, he qualified for 1980 Summer Olympics and became the first Vietnamese wrestler to win an Olympic match, having defeated Cameroonian wrestler Victor Kede Manga.[2]
Awards
He was awarded third-class Labour Order in 1993.[3]
