Matt Lindland
Mixed martial artist, Olympic wrestler
Born
May 17th, 1970
55 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed as a mixed martial artist and achieves notable success in wrestling. Won a silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Participated in various mixed martial arts events, including the UFC and other organizations. Also engaged in politics, running for a seat in the Oregon House of Representatives.
Won silver medal in freestyle wrestling at the 2000 Olympics
Competed in the UFC and other MMA organizations
Ran for Oregon House of Representatives
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