Men's Wrestling Event Results: Freestyle and Greco-Roman Medalists
Wrestling is a rigorous sport divided into distinct styles, primarily Freestyle—where wrestlers can use their legs for offense and defense—and Greco-Roman, which prohibits holds below the waist. These competitions are categorized by weight classes to ensure fair matchups based on the athletes' physical size.
Key Facts
- The competition featured two primary disciplines: Freestyle and Greco-Roman.
- Weight classes ranged from 54 kg to 130 kg.
- The United States and Cuba were dominant forces across both styles.
- Canada, Venezuela, and Peru also secured podium finishes.
Freestyle Wrestling Results
In the Freestyle events, the United States showed significant strength, particularly in the heavier weight divisions. The competition saw a diverse array of athletes battling for the top spot on the podium.
| Weight Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 kg | Wilfredo García (Cuba) | Paul Ragusa (Canada) | Eric Akin (USA) |
| 58 kg | Guivi Sissaouri (Canada) | Eric Guerrero (USA) | Yoendri Albear Ferrer (Cuba) |
| 63 kg | Cary Kolat (USA) | Carlos Julian Ortíz (Cuba) | Marty Calder (Canada) |
| 69 kg | Lincoln McIlravy (USA) | Yosmany Sánchez (Cuba) | Daniel Igali (Canada) |
| 76 kg | Joe Williams (USA) | Romero Rodríguez (Cuba) | Manuel Garcia (Puerto Rico) |
| 85 kg | Les Gutches (USA) | Gary Holmes (Canada) | Yoel Romero Palacio (Cuba) |
| 97 kg | Dominic Black (USA) | Wilfredo Morales Suárez (Cuba) | Dean Schmeichel (Canada) |
| 130 kg | Stephen Neal (USA) | Alexis Rodríguez (Cuba) | Wayne Weathers (Canada) |
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Greco-Roman Wrestling Results
The Greco-Roman discipline, known for its emphasis on upper-body strength and throws, saw a strong performance from Cuba, which secured gold medals in several weight categories.
| Weight Class | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 kg | Lázaro Rivas (Cuba) | David Ochoa (Venezuela) | Steven Mays (USA) |
| 58 kg | Dennis Hall (USA) | Roberto Monzón (Cuba) | Sidney Guzman (Peru) |
| 63 kg | Juan Marén (Cuba) | Enrique Cubs (Peru) | Glenn Nieradka (USA) |
| 69 kg | Liubal Colás Oris (Cuba) | David Zuniga (USA) | Luis Izquierdo (Colombia) |
| 76 kg | Matt Lindland (USA) | Filiberto Azcuy (Cuba) | Rodolfo Hernández (Mexico) |
| 85 kg | Luis Enrique Méndez (Cuba) | Quincey Clark (USA) | Eddy Enrique Bartolozzi (Venezuela) |
| 97 kg | Reynaldo Peña (Cuba) | Jason Klohs (USA) | Colbie Bell (Canada) |
| 130 kg | Héctor Milian (Cuba) | Dremiel Byers (USA) | Rafael Barreno (Venezuela) |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling?
Freestyle wrestling allows the use of legs for both attacking and defending, whereas Greco-Roman wrestling strictly prohibits any holds below the waist.
Which country won the most gold medals in Freestyle wrestling?
The United States won the most gold medals in the Freestyle events, securing victories in the 63 kg, 69 kg, 76 kg, 85 kg, 97 kg, and 130 kg categories.
Which country dominated the Greco-Roman gold medals?
Cuba dominated the Greco-Roman events, winning gold in the 54 kg, 63 kg, 69 kg, 85 kg, 97 kg, and 130 kg weight classes.
What were the weight classes used in these events?
The events were divided into eight weight classes: 54 kg, 58 kg, 63 kg, 69 kg, 76 kg, 85 kg, 97 kg, and 130 kg.
Did any other countries besides the USA and Cuba win medals?
Yes, Canada, Venezuela, Peru, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Mexico all earned medals across the different events.