Anthony Amado

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Anthony Amado
Personal information
Born (1963-02-28) February 28, 1963 (age 61)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Wrestling
Weight class57 kg
Event(s) Greco-Roman
Folkstyle
College team Portland State
Club Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing Portland State
NCAA Division II Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1985 Fairborn126 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg1986 Edwardsville126 lb

Anthony Amado (born February 28, 1963) is an American wrestler and coach. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 57 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [1] He wrestled collegiately for Portland State University and won the NCAA Division II national championship in 1985. As of June 2019, he is an assistant coach at Warner Pacific College. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Anthony Amado Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  2. "Eight Former Members Of Portland State Wrestling Set To Be Inducted To NCAA II Wrestling Hall of Fame". Portland State Athletics. Retrieved June 29, 2019.