Olanda Anderson

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameOlanda•Anderson
Used nameOlanda•Anderson
Born16 November 1972 in Sumter, South Carolina (USA)
Measurements185 cm / 80 kg
AffiliationsUS Army, (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Olanda Anderson was a light-heavyweight boxer who fought at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, losing his opening match to Czechia’s Rudi Kraj. Anderson was a US Army sergeant when he competed at Sydney. He was US light-heavyweight champion (amateur) in 1998 and 2000. Anderson turned pro in 2002 but fought only two recorded bouts in January 2002, winning both of them.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2000 Summer Olympics Boxing USA Olanda Anderson
Light-Heavyweight, Men (Olympic) =9