John Morgan (wrestler)

John Morgan
Personal information
Born (1963-02-04) February 4, 1963 (age 61)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Weight class82 kg
Event(s)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 place 1991 Havna 82 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the North Dakota State Bison
NCAA Division II Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1984 Baltimore 167 lb
Bronze medal – third place 1985 Fairborn 177 lb

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]

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

Early life

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

References

  1. ^ a b "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.