Davit Chakvetadze earns Russia fifth gold medal with 85kg Greco-Roman win

Davit Chakvetadze earns Russia fifth gold

The Russian Federation have claimed its fifth gold medal of the 2015 European Games in Baku as Davit Chakvetadze defeated Zhan Beleniuk in the men's 85kg Greco-Roman wrestling final.

The Russian came out on top after a 3-1 victory having edged past his opponent thanks to a vital accumulation of technical points.

The weight's bronze medal matches saw Germany's Ramsin Azizsir and Turkey's Metehan Basar help to contribute to their respective medal standings.

Hosts Azerbaijan still top the rankings as they lead with six golds, while Russia trail close behind in second place.

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