Justin Lester (wrestler)

Justin Lester
Justin Lester in 2012
Personal information
Born (1983-09-30) September 30, 1983 (age 41)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Guangzhou 66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Baku 66 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 66 kg

Justin "Harry" Lester (born September 30, 1983) is a Greco-Roman wrestler from the United States who won bronze medals at the 2006 and 2007 World Championships. He competed at the 2012 Olympics and finished in seventh place.[1]

In April 2019, Lester was placed on unpaid administrative leave from his position as a wrestling coach at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School following allegations of a sexual relationship with a high school student Lester coached.[2] In July 2019, Lester was charged with sexual battery, a third degree felony.[3]

  1. ^ Justin Lester. sports-reference.com
  2. ^ Mills, Emily (April 10, 2019). "St. V-M wrestling coach placed on unpaid leave after alleged relationship with student". Akron Beacon Journal.
  3. ^ "Olympic wrestler, Ohio high-school coach charged over alleged sex with student". The Columbus Dispatch. July 7, 2019.