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Oleg Saitov wins Sydney 2000 men's 67kg boxing gold
Oleg Saitov won the men's 67kg gold medal in boxing at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000.
2000-09-30 · Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia
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The story
Oleg Saitov won the men's 67kg gold medal in boxing at Sydney 2000 on 30 September 2000. The title went to Russia, with the competition held at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Australia. The gold-medal bout was decided on points, with a final score of 24–16 in the champion’s favour.
How it unfolded
Sergey Dotsenko (Ukraine) took silver; Vitalii Grusac (Republic of Moldova) took bronze; Dorel Simion (Romania) took bronze. Both bronze medallists appear in this event’s final medal standings.
The wider picture
The category was contested in a knockout draw, with each bout determining who advanced to the next round. Men’s Olympic boxing used four two-minute rounds at this edition and a points system based on scoring blows. The losing semi-finalists shared bronze; neither had to win an additional third-place bout. The category limit separated these boxers from athletes competing at lighter and heavier weights.
The medal results
| Medal | Competitor | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Oleg Saitov | Russia |
| Silver | Sergey Dotsenko | Ukraine |
| Bronze | Vitalii Grusac | Republic of Moldova |
| Bronze | Dorel Simion | Romania |
Sources
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