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Akgül claims Turkey’s first gold in Rio Olympics

Ersin Çelik
09:0821/08/2016, Sunday
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Taha Akgül's win raises country's medal tally to 8

Taha Akgül on Saturday became Turkey's first gold medalist at the Rio Games.



Current world champion, Akgul defeated Komeil Nemat Ghasemi of Iran 3-1 in the 125-kg freestyle for his first Games title, also winning the country's first Olympic gold medal in the event.



The win increased Turkey's medal count to eight overall, with one gold, three silvers and four bronzes.





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