Greg Gibson

American wrestler and Olympic athlete

Greg Gibson - American wrestler and Olympic athlete
Born

November 20th, 1953
71 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in freestyle wrestling, representing the United States. Participated in the 1976 Summer Olympics held in Montreal, Canada. Achieved success at the national and international levels, earning accolades in various championships throughout a competitive wrestling career. Also contributed to the sport through coaching and mentoring young athletes after retirement.

Competed in the 1976 Summer Olympics

Won multiple national wrestling championships

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