Ed DeWitt

Ed DeWitt (June 9, 1934 – February 11, 2022) was an American wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle middleweight at the 1960 Summer Olympics.[1] DeWitt wrestled collegiately for the University of Pittsburgh, where he was a NCAA champion and two-time All-American.[2][3]

Ed DeWitt
Personal information
Born(1934-06-09)June 9, 1934
Meadowlands, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedFebruary 11, 2022(2022-02-11) (aged 87)
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Home townWashington, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamPittsburgh Panthers
TeamUSA
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Pittsburgh Panthers
NCAA Wrestling Championships
Bronze medal – third place1955 Ithaca157 lb
Gold medal – first place1956 Stillwater167 lb

References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Ed DeWitt Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 24, 2019.
  2. Ed DeWitt. nwhof.org. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  3. Edward DeWitte Obituary (2022). legacy.com. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
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