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Joseph Atiyeh is a Syrian wrestler who was born on 8 October, 1957 in Syria. He is a two-time Olympic medalist, having won a silver medal in the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles and a bronze medal in the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul. He is also a three-time World Champion, having won gold medals in the 1982 World Championships in Moscow, the 1986 World Championships in Budapest, and the 1990 World Championships in Tokyo. Atiyeh is considered one of the greatest wrestlers of all time, and is widely respected in the wrestling community. He is known for his technical skill and his ability to adapt to different styles of wrestling. Atiyeh is married and has two children. He currently lives in Syria and works as a wrestling coach. He is also a member of the International Olympic Committee.

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Age 66 years old
Zodiac Sign Libra
Born 8 October, 1957
Birthday 8 October
Birthplace Amar al-Husn, Homs Governorate, Syria
Nationality Syrian

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Joseph Atiyeh Height, Weight & Measurements

At 66 years old, Joseph Atiyeh height is 175 cm and Weight 86 kg (1984).

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Height 175 cm
Weight 86 kg (1984)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Joseph Atiyeh Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Joseph Atiyeh worth at the age of 66 years old? Joseph Atiyeh’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from Syrian. We have estimated Joseph Atiyeh's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1988

Atiyeh was born in Amar al-Husn, Homs Governorate, Syria. However, his parents immigrated to Allentown, Pennsylvania when he was two years old. His younger brother, Dennis Atiyeh, represented Syria in the freestyle super-heavyweight category at the 1988 Summer Olympics.

1984

In the 1984 Summer Olympics, he represented his country in the freestyle heavyweight 100 kg competition, and won a silver medal. Though Atiyeh lived most of his life in the United States, and studied at Louisiana State University, where he was on the school's wrestling team, he qualified as a dual citizen and wrestled for Syria.

At the 1984 Olympics, Atiyeh's victories included a win over Vasile Pușcașu from Romania by fall in the first round. Puscassu went on to win the 1988 Olympic gold medal in the heavyweight category in Seoul, Korea. Atiyeh also beat Kartar Singh of India by fall in 33 seconds.

1978

Atiyeh made it to the finals against Lou Banach of the United States and lost by fall in 61 seconds. Atiyeh had wrestled Banach in 1978 at the Midlands wrestling championship in Chicago. Atiyeh wrestled for Louisiana State University and won 13-10 in his first round of the championship against Banach.

1957

Joseph Atiyeh (Arabic: جوزيف عطية ‎, born October 8, 1957) is a Syrian wrestler, and the winner of Syria's first Olympic medal.