Merleni, Irini (1982–)

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Merleni, Irini (1982–)

Ukrainian wrestler. Born Feb 8, 1982, in Minitskoye, Ukraine.

Won World championships for 46kg freestyle (2000, 2001) and 48kg freestyle (2003); won European championship for 46kg (2001) and 48kg (2004); won a gold medal for 48kg freestyle at Athens Olympics (2004).

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