John Smith (American wrestler)

John Smith
Personal information
Full nameJohn William Smith
BornAugust 9, 1965 (1965-08-09) (age 59)
Del City, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight62 kg (137 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Weight class62 kg
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma State
ClubSunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1988 Seoul62 kg
1992 Barcelona62 kg
World Championships
1987 Clermont-Ferrand62 kg
1989 Martigny62 kg
1990 Tokyo62 kg
1991 Varna62 kg
Goodwill Games
1986 Moscow62 kg
1990 Seattle62 kg
Pan American Games
1987 Indianapolis62 kg
1991 Havana62 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys
NCAA Division I Championships
1987 College Park134 lb
1988 Ames134 lb
1985 Oklahoma City134 lb
Big 8 Championships
1985 Norman134 lb
1987 Stillwater134 lb
1988 Norman134 lb
1984 Stillwater126 lb

John William Smith (born August 9, 1965) is an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler and coach. Smith was a two-time NCAA Division I national champion, and a six-time world level champion with two Olympic Championships and four World Wrestling Championships. Smith is the only American wrestler ever to win six consecutive World and Olympic championships as a competitor. At the end of his competitive career, Smith had won more World and Olympic gold medals in wrestling than any other American. Smith was widely known for his low single leg takedown, and is considered one of the greatest freestyle wrestlers of all time.