Iris Smith

Iris Smith (born October 15, 1979) is an American freestyle wrestler who won the 2005 women's world title in the 72 kg division. A daughter of Brent James and Betty Smith, she attended Dougherty Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia, where she played basketball and served as student council president.

Iris Smith
Iris Smith in 2010
Personal information
Born (1979-10-15) October 15, 1979
Albany, Georgia, U.S.
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)
Weight72 kg (159 lb)
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
ClubU.S. Army
Coached byShon Lewis
Medal record
Women's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2005 Budapest72 kg

Smith has three brothers, Dominique, Kenderson and Westley, and four sisters, Cheavelia, Tyuana, Nicole, and Sasha. She holds a rank of Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army. She missed the 2001 World Championships because it overlapped with her military training program.[1]

References

  1. Iris Smith. teamusa.org
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