John Tarkong, Jr.

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games • Other
SexMale
Full nameJohn•Tarkong, Jr.
Used nameJohn•Tarkong, Jr.
Born7 December 1965 in Washington, District of Columbia (USA)
Measurements173 cm / 96 kg
AffiliationsPalaun Amateur Wrestling Association, Koror
NOC Palau

Biography

John Tarkong, Jr. had the following finishes at major championships – 2003 World Championship: 96.0 kg. Greco-Roman (33rd); 2007 World Championship: 96.0 kg. Greco-Roman (42nd); 1997 Oceania Championship: 127.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 2001 Oceania Championship: 97.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 2002 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 2004 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 2004 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 2005 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Greco-Roman (2nd); 2007 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1995 Oceania Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1997 Oceania Championship: 125.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 2002 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 2004 Oceania Championship: 55.0 kg. Greco-Roman (3rd); 2005 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 2000 Oceania Championship: 97.0 kg. Greco-Roman (4th); 2004 Oceania Championship: 55.0 kg. Freestyle (4th); 2007 Oceania Championship: 96.0 kg. Greco-Roman (4th); 1996 Oceania Championship: 100.0 kg. Freestyle (5th).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
2004 Summer Olympics Wrestling PLW John Tarkong, Jr.
Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men (Olympic) 20

Other participations

Games Role NOC As
2004 Summer Olympics Flagbearer at the Opening Ceremony PLW John Tarkong, Jr.