Jon Rønningen

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Jon Rønningen
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing Flag of Norway.svg  Norway
Olympic Games
Olympic rings.svg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1988 Seoul 52 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1992 Barcelona 52 kg
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1985 Kolbotn Flyweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1986 Budapest Flyweight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1991 Varna Flyweight
European Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1990 Poznań Flyweight
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1986 PiraeusFlyweight
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1988 KolbotnFlyweight
World Espoir Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1983 KristiansundLight flyweight

Jon Rønningen (born November 28, 1962, in Oslo) is a former Norwegian wrestler and a member of Kolbotn IL (one of the largest sports clubs in Norway). He won a total of nine medals in international championships and was the third Norwegian to win two individual Summer Olympic gold medals, winning gold at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea and the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. His brother Lars Rønningen was also a highly accomplished wrestler.

In his 2017 book Hode i klemme (lit. In a headlock), Rønningen revealed that he has struggled with depression all through his life and has attempted suicide. [1]

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References

  1. "OL-helten Jon Rønningen: – Planla dødelig dose med heroin". 5 October 2017.
Preceded by Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year
1988
Succeeded by