| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| National team | United States |
| Born | February 4, 1963 Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Education | North Dakota State University |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Event | Greco-Roman |
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 national champion (1988-1991),[1][2] member of the U.S. World Team (1989-1991), and a four-time 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 2 "MWCA Bartelma Hall of Fame inducts five – The Guillotine". October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Minnesota HS State Champions – 1937-present". The Guillotine. August 30, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2019 – via theguillotine.com.
- ↑ "InterMat Wrestling - Ness looking for state title after having national success". October 9, 2020. Archived from the original on October 9, 2020.
External links
- John Morgan at the International Wrestling Database
- John Morgan at Olympedia
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