Jordan Burroughs

Iran's wrestling team abruptly decides to skip L.A. competition

2013-05-17 20:23:00

On the eve of an international wrestling meet at the Sports Arena, American officials remain at a loss to explain why the Iranian team — making its first visit to the U.S. since 2003 — has unexpectedly withdrawn and flown home. Los Angeles...

WRESTLING: Sports, politics intersect at international meet featuring Iran and Russia

2013-05-18 07:24:02

Grapple with this scenario: The sport of wrestling has become such an anachronistic, under-funded and stagnant exercise that the International Olympic Committee has put it on notice -- be relevant or else you'll be voted out as soon as the 2020 Summer...

Oliver to wrestle world champ as U.S. takes on Iran

2013-05-02 12:07:00

Two-time NCAA champion Jordan Oliver will be in the lineup when the USA takes on Iran in the "United 4 Wrestling" freestyle dual meet 2 p.m. Sunday, May 19 at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena. Oliver, who won the NCAA championship at 149 pounds...

US wrestlers blindsided by Olympic ouster

2013-02-12 14:13:00

Rulon Gardner's epic upset of Russian wrestling great Alexander Karelin in 2000 remains one of the most compelling moments of the modern Olympics. Starting in 2020, youngsters looking to Gardner and Karelin for inspiration won't have a chance to excel on...

Wichita wrestlers crushed by IOC decision

2013-02-12 13:43:00

Wrestling has been a part of the Olympic games from the beginning, but that will change in 2020. The International Olympic Committee removed wrestling from the approved list of sports. A decision that devastates those who spend their life on the mat....

Wrestling Nation Champions Tour- Randy Couture & Jordan Burroughs

2012-12-10 07:44:00

Actor and UFC legend Randy Couture and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist in Wrestling Jordan Burroughs joined us live to talk about Wrestling Nation Champions Tour that’s happening on December 19th at the Tustin High School Sports Pavilion.� � This event...

Bolt, Douglas top annual Olympic sports awards

2012-12-21 18:25:00

When the Summer Olympics began with the staid Queen of England taking part in a James Bond skit filmed for the best opening ceremony ever, you knew the biggest event on the global sports calendar had a chance to be a celebration of both winning and...

Midlands story a well-Krafted tale

2012-12-23 00:00:00

This has been quite a golden year for Ken Kraft. The former Northwestern wrestling coach and his wife, Marjo, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary July 7. The Midlands Championships, a tournament Kraft founded to avoid a schlep, celebrates its...

Inside the BRD: Link to the Twink - Poquoson legend Jason Bryant at the Olympics

2012-08-05 07:18:00

For those of you interested in Poquoson High alum Jason Bryant's comings and goings as part of the communications team with USA Wrestling at the London Olympics - and from the number of shares and recommends to my story on him, there are a lot - here...

Team USA back on top in gold, overall medals counts

2012-08-12 21:01:00

LONDON — Freestyle wrestler Jordan Burroughs came to the Olympics with two objectives: to become the champion in the 163-pound weight class and to restore Team USA to what he considered its rightful place atop the gold-medal list. China had...

Wrestler Burroughs wins gold, just like he said

2012-08-10 21:02:00

LONDON -- It's not bragging if you can do it. Jordan Burroughs, a 24-year-old wrestler from Sicklerville, N.J., has a Twitter address and a tattoo. That Twitter address is @alliseeisgold. The tattoo on his chest says, "Dream It, Do It." In the gold...

Jordan Burroughs, left, of the United States defeated Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi to win the freestyle wrestling gold medal.

2012-08-10 00:00:00

Jordan Burroughs of the United States gets a bear hug from his coach after beating Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi in the gold medal match of men's freestyle wrestling.

2012-08-10 00:00:00

Jordan Burroughs of the United States celebrates with fans in the stands after beating Iran's Sadegh Saeed Goudarzi to win the men's freestyle wrestling gold medal.

2012-08-10 00:00:00