Robert Pearce (wrestler)

Robert Pearce
Personal information
Born(1908-02-29)February 29, 1908
Wyaconda, Missouri, U.S.
DiedMarch 15, 1996(1996-03-15) (aged 88)
Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada
Home townCushing, Oklahoma, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma A&M
TeamUSA
Coached byEdward C. Gallagher
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1932 Los Angeles 56 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing Oklahoma A&M
NCAA Championships
Gold medal – first place 1931 Providence 126 lb
Silver medal – second place 1932 Bloomington 123 lb

Robert Pearce (February 29, 1908 – March 15, 1996) was an American wrestler and olympic champion. He competed at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where he won a gold medal in freestyle bantamweight.[1]

  1. ^ "1932 Summer Olympics – Los Angeles, United States – Wrestling". databaseOlympics.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2008. Retrieved April 28, 2008.