John Morgan (wrestler)

John Morgan (born February 4, 1963) is an American former wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 82 kg at the 1988 Olympics, placing 7th. He was a four-time Greco-Roman national champion (1988-1991),[1][2] member of the U.S. World Team (1989-1991), and a four-time NCAA Division II All-American (1982-83 to 1985-86).[3] He was also a 1981 Minnesota State High School wrestling champion at 155 pounds.[4]

John Morgan
Personal information
Born (1963-02-04) February 4, 1963 (age 63)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Weight class
82 kg
Events
Greco-Roman
Folkstyle
College teamNorth Dakota State
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place1991 Havna82 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the North Dakota State Bison
NCAA Division II Championships
Bronze medal – third place1984 Baltimore167 lb
Bronze medal – third place1985 Fairborn177 lb

In 2004, the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association inducted Morgan into the Dave Bartelma Hall of Fame[1]

Early life

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Morgan was born in Bloomington, Minnesota and attended Kennedy High School in Bloomington and North Dakota State University.[5]

References

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  1. 1 2 "MWCA Bartelma Hall of Fame inducts five – The Guillotine". October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020.
  2. Jacobson, Michael (November 12, 2003). "John Morgan - the son of Jim and Olive Morgan of Rice Lake - was inducted into the Bison Hall of Fame at North Dakota State University in October". Paynesville Press. Retrieved July 12, 2019 via www.paynesvillearea.com.
  3. "Bison Athletic Hall of Fame". North Dakota State University Athletics. North Dakota State University. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020 via gobison.com.
  4. "Minnesota HS State Champions – 1937-present". The Guillotine. August 30, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2019 via theguillotine.com.
  5. "InterMat Wrestling - Ness looking for state title after having national success". October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020.
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