Zhan Beleniuk

Zhan Beleniuk is an Olympic medalist, multiple-time world and European champion in Greco-Roman wrestling, and a member of the Ukrainian Parliament. After earning a silver medal at the Junior World Championships in 2010, Zhan Beleniuk established himself as a dominant force in Greco-Roman wrestling, securing the Junior European Champion title in 2011. His trajectory of international success continued with a bronze medal at the 2012 European Championships and another bronze at the Summer Universiade in 2013. Beleniuk’s breakthrough on the senior international stage arrived in 2014, winning gold at the European Wrestling Championships and a bronze medal at the World Championships that same year, setting the foundation for a highly decorated career.

In 2023, he earned a bronze medal at the World Wrestling Championships and concurrently left the National Olympic Committee. His final year in competitive wrestling was marked by securing a bronze medal at the 2024 European Wrestling Championships and a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, his third Olympic medal across three Games. Following the 2024 Paris Olympics, Beleniuk announced his retirement from competitive wrestling, committing fully to his political responsibilities and ongoing advocacy for his country as a distinguished member of Parliament.