Senan Suleymanov, a member of the Azerbaijan national team in Greco-Roman wrestling, has become one of the most patient champions in the country's wrestling history by becoming a world champion for the first time at the world championship held in Astana.
According to Idman.Biz, analysis of international statistics indicates that, based on the time elapsed between his first recorded international competition among the seniors and his winning the world championship gold medal, Suleymanov is in second place among wrestlers representing independent Azerbaijan.