Born in Camden, New Jersey, on July 8, 1988, Jordan Burroughs arose as one of the greatest wrestlers in American History. Even with no family history within the sport, Burroughs still managed to become a legend in wrestling history. First honing his skills and working his way up in the world, Burroughs took off at Township High School, where he was a three-time district champion and state champion in 2006. His success in high school paved the way for the long road ahead of him.
After a successful high school career, Burroughs went on to college, where he saw significant benefits. With his dominant and explosive style, Burroughs blasted through college with the accomplishment of not one but two NCAA titles! During his senior year, he managed a flawless record of 36-0, earning him the Hodge Trophy, a reward given to the most oppressive college wrestlers. It doesn’t end there, as Burroughs also won two Big 12 championships. His overwhelming presence on the college scene made him deserving of a full-ride trip to the USA wrestling team, Where he would staple himself as one of the greatest wrestlers ever to exist.
Burroughs made a significant impact on the international wrestling scene when he won his first world championship in freestyle wrestling in 2011, becoming the first American to achieve this in five years. His gold medal at the 2012 Olympics further solidified his position as one of the top wrestlers in the world. Over the course of his career, Burroughs went on to win another five world championships, seven golden, and three bronze Olympic medals, leaving an indelible mark on the sport. His consistent peak performance over the past decade is a testament to his skill, discipline, and unsurpassed determination.
As of now, Burroughs continues to compete and dominate in front of the crowds just as he always has. Although the majority of his presence lies on the mat when he’s not fighting for a championship, he takes up the role of a mentor. Burroughs educates the youth in the sport of wrestling by sharing his years of knowledge, experience, and technique. Burroughs is widely known for his leadership and strong work ethic within the wrestling community. He is an outspoken advocate for the sport of wrestling who encourages the generations to come to participate in the sport. Jordan Burroughs has had a tremendous influence on wrestling as a whole, and he will never be forgotten.
