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Yuri Shakhmuradov, longtime head coach of the USSR national team, shared insights into the phenomenal work ethic of Dagestani wrestlers, using Ruslan Ashuralieva as an example. Shakhmuradov described Ashuralieva's training loads as "beyond limits," including solo 28-kilometer runs from Makhachkala to the airport at 8 a.m. He emphasized that the ability to endure such extreme training is the biggest factor behind the success of Dagestani wrestlers. The post also notes that Dagestani wrestlers won six gold medals at the 2026 European Championship. This provides historical context and a contemporary update on the region's dominance in wrestling.
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