Matt Lindland

Mixed martial artist, Olympic wrestler

Matt Lindland - Mixed martial artist, Olympic wrestler
Born

May 17th, 1970
54 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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