Richard Sanders (wrestler)

Olympic wrestler

Richard Joseph "Rick" Sanders (January 20, 1945 – October 18, 1972) was an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler. He won gold medals at the 1967 Pan American Games and 1969 World Championships, finishing second at the 1968 and 1972 Olympics and 1967 World Championships. After the 1972 Olympics, while traveling to Greece, he was killed in a car accident in Skopje, Yugoslavia.

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Richard Sanders was born on Saturday, 20 January 1945 in Lakeview, Oregon, U.S.. He was best known as a professional wrestler. Sanders' country of citizenship (nationality) was American. He died on Wednesday, 18 October 1972 in Skopje, Yugoslavia at the age of 27. His zodiac star sign was Capricorn.

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Date of birth	20 January 1945	edit
Place of birth	Lakeview, Oregon, U.S.	edit
Date of death	18 October 1972	edit
Age	27 (age at death)
Place of death	Skopje, Yugoslavia	edit
Occupation	occupation
Occupation category	Wrestling	edit
Nationality	American	edit

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Weight	114 lbs (52 kg)	edit
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Gender	Male	edit
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Zodiac sign	Capricorn
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