Background
Pinigin, Pavel was born on March 12, 1953 in Iakutia.
Pinigin, Pavel was born on March 12, 1953 in Iakutia.
Graduated from the Kiev Institute of Physical Culture, 1976.
Honoured Master of Sports (wrestling), 1976. With the Kiev Armed Forces Club. Lecturer. USSR champion, 1975-1976.
European champion, 1975. World champion, 1975, 1977-1978. Olympic champion, 1976.