Robin Reed

Robin Reed (October 20, 1899 December 20, 1978) was an American amateur and professional wrestler, and wrestling coach. Throughout his amateur wrestling career he never lost a wrestling match, official or unofficial, to anyone at any weight class. Reed won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1924 Summer Olympics. He led Oregon State to its first team national championship, and as a collegiate wrestler, he consistently wrestled in the 170-pound weight division, despite his actual weight being close to 140 pounds. Reed later wrestled professionally and was a World Welterweight Champion.

Robin Reed
Personal information
BornOctober 20, 1899 (1899-10-20)
Pettigrew, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedDecember 20, 1978 (1978-12-21) (aged 79)
Salem, Oregon, U.S.
Home townPortland, Oregon, U.S.
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
1924 Paris Featherweight
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