Kendall Cross

Kendall Duane Cross (born February 24, 1968) is an American freestyle wrestler, wrestling coach and Olympic gold medalist. He won the gold medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, where he wrestled in the 57 kilogram (125.5 pounds) weight class. He defeated Guivi Sissaouri of Canada 5–3 in the final match. Cross also competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics where he placed sixth (he defeated the Olympic champion and the two-time world champion Alejandro Puerto of Cuba 10–6 in the 6-th match) Early career In high school, Cross wrestled for Mustang High School in Mustang, Oklahoma where he won a state title. He wrestled collegiately for Oklahoma State University where he was a three time All-American and won the NCAA Championship in 1989. Kendall graduated from OSU with a major in political science and economics. Highlight achievements Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, inducted 2002 Three time US National Champion Outstanding Freestyle Wrestler at the U. S. Nationals, 1992 and 1995 1997 USA Wrestling Athlete of the Year Espoir National and Espoir World Cup Champion, 1988 Bronze medal at Junior World Championships, 1986 World Cup Champion, 1997 Olympic Champion, 1996