Nikolajs Fārnasts
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Nikolajs Mihails•Fārnasts |
| Used name | Nikolajs•Fārnasts |
| Other names | Николайс Фарнастс, Nikolay Farnest, Николай Фарнест |
| Born | 1 October 1885 in Rīga, Rīga (LAT) |
| Affiliations | 1. Rīgas Atlētu klubs, Rīga (LAT) |
| NOC |  Russian Federation |
| Nationality |  Latvia |
Biography
Latvian heavyweight wrestler Nikolajs Fārnasts withdrew after losing his first-round bout against the German Jakob Neser. Allegedly, he slept away the time when he was to face his next opponent. In 1907, he became champion of the Baltic provinces of the Russian Empire. Later, he appeared in professional competitions.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | Nationality | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | RUS |
LAT |
Nikolajs Fārnasts | |||
| Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) | AC r2/7 |