Aiperi Medet Kyzy, born on March 30, 1999, in Kyrgyzstan, has rapidly risen to prominence in the world of wrestling. She has consistently proven herself on the international stage, earning a reputation as one of the most formidable competitors in her weight class.
Medet Kyzy’s journey to the top has been marked by numerous achievements. At the 2023 World Wrestling Championships in Belgrade, Serbia, she won the silver medal in the women’s 76 kg event, further solidifying her status as a top contender. This accomplishment came after a strong showing at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, where she represented Kyrgyzstan and narrowly missed out on a bronze medal.
Aiperi Medet Olympics debut
Aiperi Medet Kyzy made her Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she reached the semifinals in the women’s 76 kg category but fell just short of the podium, finishing in fifth place. Reflecting on her experience, Medet Kyzy stated, “I learned a big lesson from Tokyo. Now, I’m working on my previous mistakes, and I hope that if we meet again, I can come out on top.”
Her dedication and determination paid off when she became Kyrgyzstan’s first female world champion at any level by winning junior gold in 2017. Since then, she has continued to build on her success, securing bronze at the 2021 World Championships and silver at the 2023 edition.
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