Charles Burton (wrestler)

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Charles Burton
Personal information
Born (1973-10-09) October 9, 1973 (age 51)
Ontario, Oregon, U.S.
Sport
Sport Wrestling
Event(s) Freestyle and Folkstyle
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2000 Cali85 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1997 San Juan76 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Boise State Broncos
NCAA Division I Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1996 Minneapolis167 lb

Charles Burton (born October 9, 1973) is an American wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 85 kg at the 2000 Summer Olympics. [1]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Charles Burton Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 7, 2019.