Hamit Kaplan

Hamit Kaplan remains the most decorated Turkish Olympic wrestler, securing gold in the +87 kg freestyle at the 1956 Melbourne Games. Kaplan also captured European Championship gold in 1956 with a perfect 6-0 record, completing a season where he pinned all six opponents. His total of five Olympic medals across three Games—a feat unmatched by any other Turkish wrestler—sets a benchmark for durability and dominance in the sport.