Rulon Gardner
Biographical information
| Type | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Rulon E.•Gardner |
| Used name | Rulon•Gardner |
| Born | 16 August 1971 in Afton, Wyoming (USA) |
| Measurements | 187 cm / 120 kg |
| Affiliations | Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club, Scottsdale (USA) |
| NOC(s) |  United States |
Biography
Rulon Gardner had the following finishes at major championships – 2001 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (1st); 1997 World Championship: 130.0 kg. Greco-Roman (5th); 2003 World Championship: 120.0 kg. Greco-Roman (10th).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) | Event | Status | Team | Pos | Representing | 2nd NOC | As | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men | Olympic | 1 | Gold |
USA
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Rulon Gardner | |||
| 2004 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | Super-Heavyweight, Greco-Roman, Men | Olympic | 3 | Bronze |
USA
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Rulon Gardner |
Other participations
| Games | Role | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Flagbearer at the Closing Ceremony |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Were Awarded the James E. Sullivan Award (2000)
- Listed in Olympians Who Competed in Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Fighting ()
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (0–1–0 2003 Santo Domingo WRE silver: Greco-Roman super-heavyweight -120 kg)