Ivan Poddubny
Ivan Maksimovich Poddubny (Russian: Ива́н Максимович Подду́бный; Ukrainian: Іва́н Максимович Підду́бний, romanized: Ivan Maksymovych Piddubnyy; 8 October [O.S. 26 September] 1871 – 8 August 1949) was a professional wrestler from the Russian Empire and Soviet Union.
| Ivan Poddubny | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1871 Krasenivka, Zolotonoshsky Uyezd, Poltava Governorate, Russian Empire |
| Died | 8 August 1949 (aged 77) Yeysk, Krasnodar Krai, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union |
| Spouse(s) | Antonina Kvitko-Khomenko (1909–20) Mariya Mashoshyna (1923–49) |
| Professional wrestling career | |
| Ring name(s) | The Champion of Champions, Ivan The Terrible, The Russian Hercules |
| Billed height | 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) |
| Billed weight | 120 kg (265 lb) |
| Trained by | Eugène de Paris |
| Debut | 1896 |
| Retired | 1941 |
| Signature | |
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