Maruti Mane (10 August 1938 – 27 July 2010) was an Indian former wrestler who competed in the 1964 Summer Olympics.
[2] Mane had a glorious run as a wrestler between 1962 and 1972 and did exceedingly well for the country in major championships.
[citation needed] Mane was crowned Hind Kesari in 1964 after defeating Rajasthan wrestler Mahiruddin.
[citation needed] In his wrestling days, Mane used to work out for almost 10 to 12 hours daily.
His fitness was said to be the reason for him lasting a good 11 minutes against them then all-conquering Russian wrestler Alexander Medved in 1967.