Melvin Douglas (wrestler)

Melvin Douglas
Personal information
Full nameMelvin L. Douglas III
Born (1963-08-21) August 21, 1963 (age 61)
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma
ClubSunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1993 Toronto 90 kg
Silver medal – second place 1989 Martigny 82 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1994 Istanbul 90 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Atlanta 90 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1995 Mar del Plata 90 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma Sooners
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Oklahoma City 177 lb
Gold medal – first place 1986 Iowa City 177 lb

Melvin L. Douglas III (born August 21, 1963)[1] of Topeka, Kansas is an American wrestler who was the 1993 World Champion, and made six World championship teams for the United States, including appearances at two Olympic games, and was a two-time NCAA Division I Champion for the University of Oklahoma. In 2013, Douglas was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[2]

  1. ^ "State Records".
  2. ^ Melvin Douglas III. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 18, 2022.