Bruce Baumgartner

January 9, 2024
Wrestler

Quick Facts

Bruce Baumgartner
Full Name Bruce Baumgartner
Occupation Wrestler
Date Of Birth Nov 2, 1960(1960-11-02)
Age 64
Birthplace Haledon
Country United States
Birth City New Jersey
Horoscope Scorpio

Bruce Baumgartner Biography

Name Bruce Baumgartner
Birthday Nov 2
Birth Year 1960
Place Of Birth Haledon
Home Town New Jersey
Birth Country United States
Birth Sign Scorpio

Bruce Baumgartner is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on November 2, 1960 in Haledon, New Jersey, United States.

During high school, Baumgartner excelled on the wrestling team, going 23-0, but was defeated in the NJ State Championship match. During the off-season he threw shot put and discus on the track team, setting several records in the shot put. Baumgartner is a four-time Olympian and owns four Olympic Medals: two gold, one silver and one bronze. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in education from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN where he competed collegiately for 4 years. He frequently worked out alongside Kurt Thomas, the Olympic Gymnast. During his collegiate career he finished runner-up at Nationals his sophomore and junior years, and was the 1982 National Champion his senior year completing an undefeated season of 44-0. His collegiate record was 134-12 with 73 falls. In 1995, he was presented the James E. Sullivan Award by the Amateur Athletic Union as the outstanding amateur athlete in the U.S. He was sponsored through the New York Athletic Club. Baumgartner attended Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, New Jersey.

Baumgartner ranked as one of the top super-heavyweight freestyle wrestlers for more than a decade. Winning his first World Championship medal, a bronze, in 1983; he won the World Championship in Los Angeles. He confirmed his status with the Communist Bloc (Eastern European) wrestlers by winning in 1986, clinching his first of his three world titles.

Bruce Baumgartner Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Wrestler
House Living in own house.

Bruce Baumgartner is one of the richest Wrestler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Bruce Baumgartner 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Bruce Robert Baumgartner (born November 2, 1960) is a retired American freestyle wrestler and current assistant vice president for university advancement and former athletic director at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania near Erie, Pennsylvania and current President of USAW.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 6 ft 1 in
Weight 126 kg

Bruce Baumgartner height 6 ft 1 in Calvin weight 126 kg & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Bruce Baumgartner Dating?

According to our records, Bruce Baumgartner is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Bruce Baumgartner’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Calvin Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Bruce Baumgartner celebrates birthday on November 2 of every year.

Who is the greatest American wrestler of all time?

STILLWATER – Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith has earned the title of Greatest American Wrestler of All Time, according to FloWrestling. A six-time world champion that included Olympic gold medals in 1988 and 1992, Smith’s accomplishments are second to none as he has won at every level of wrestling.

What year did Bruce Baumgartner win the Olympics?

Born in Haledon, New Jersey, Baumgartner won his first world championship medal in 1983. The following year, at the Olympic Games Los Angeles 1984 , he won the gold medal in freestyle.

Who is the best Olympic wrestler of all time?

ranknametotal medals
=1| Kaori Icho| 4
=1| Mijaín López| 4
=3| Alexander Karelin| 4
=3| Saori Yoshida| 4

Who is the most decorated Olympic wrestler?

Personal information
Coached by| Viktor Kuznetsov

What country is best at wrestling?

RankMen’s freestyleMen’s Greco-Roman
TeamTeam
1| Russia| Russia
2| United States| Hungary
3| Georgia| Turkey

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