Joe Gonzales (wrestler)

Joe Gonzales (born October 4, 1957) is an American former wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 52 kg at the 1984 Summer Olympics.[1] Gonzales competed collegiately at Cal State Bakersfield, where he as NCAA Division I national champion and two-time finalist and a two-time NCAA Division II national champion. In 2015, he was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[2]

Joe Gonzales
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1957-10-04) October 4, 1957 (age 66)
Montebello, California, U.S.
Sport
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 1980 Corvallis 118 lb
Silver medal – second place 1979 Ames 118 lb
NCAA Division II Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 1979 Brookings 118 lb
Gold medal – first place 1980 Omaha 118 lb

References edit

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joe Gonzales Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  2. ^ Joe Gonzales. nwhof.org. Retrieved July 30, 2023.