Jesús Rodríguez (wrestler)

Jesús Eugenio Rodríguez Garzon (born June 30, 1967) is a retired male wrestler from Cuba, who competed in the freestyle competition during his career. He won a bronze medal at the 1995 Pan American Games for his native country, and competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. There he was eliminated in the first round after losses to Israel's Max Geller and Japan's eventual bronze medalist Kosei Akaishi.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Rodríguez and the second or maternal family name is Garzon.
For the Mexican-American wrestler, see Ricardo Rodriguez (wrestler).
Jesús Rodríguez
Personal information
NationalityCuban
BornJune 30, 1967
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight73 kg (161 lb)
Sport
Country Cuba
SportFreestyle Wrestling
Weight class68 kg
Medal record
Men's Freestyle Wrestling
Representing  Cuba
World Wrestling Championships
Silver medal – second place1994 Istanbul68 kg
Bronze medal – third place1995 Atlanta68 kg
World Cup
Bronze medal – third place1991 Toledo 68 kg
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Mar del Plata 68 kg
Pan American Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 1989 Colorado Springs 68 kg
Silver medal – second place 1992 Abany 68 kg
Silver medal – second place 1990 Colorado Springs 68 kg

Achievements
  • 1990 Central American Championship: 68.0 kg Freestyle (1st)
  • 1990 World Championship: 68.0 kg Freestyle (3rd)
  • 1991 Pan American Games: 68.0 kg Freestyle (4th)
  • 1994 World Championship: 68.0 kg Freestyle (2nd)
  • 1995 Pan American Games: 68.0 kg Freestyle (3rd)
  • 1995 World Championship: 68.0 kg Freestyle (3rd)

References


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