Melvin Douglas

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameMelvin Lavon•Douglas, III
Used nameMelvin•Douglas
Born21 August 1963 in Topeka, Kansas (USA)
Measurements175 cm / 97 kg
AffiliationsSunkist Kids Wrestling Club, Scottsdale (USA)
NOC United States

Biography

Melvin Douglas had the following finishes at major championships – 1993 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1989 World Championship: 82.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1994 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1998 World Championship: 97.0 kg. Freestyle (5th); 1997 World Championship: 97.0 kg. Freestyle (9th); 1995 Pan-American Games: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (1st).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1996 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA Melvin Douglas
Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 7
2000 Summer Olympics Wrestling USA Melvin Douglas
Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) 18

Special Notes