Jon Rønningen

Jon Rønningen (born November 28, 1962, in Oslo) is a former Norwegian wrestler and a member of Kolbotn IL (one of the largest sports clubs in Norway). He won a total of nine medals in international championships and was the third Norwegian to win two individual Summer Olympic gold medals, winning gold at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea and the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. His brother Lars Rønningen was also a highly accomplished wrestler.

Jon Rønningen
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul52 kg
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona52 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Kolbotn Flyweight
Silver medal – second place 1986 BudapestFlyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1991 VarnaFlyweight
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1990 Poznań Flyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1986 PiraeusFlyweight
Silver medal – second place 1988 KolbotnFlyweight
World Espoir Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1983 KristiansundLight flyweight

In his 2017 book Hode i klemme (lit. In a headlock), Rønningen revealed that he has struggled with depression all through his life and has attempted suicide.[1]

References
  1. "OL-helten Jon Rønningen: – Planla dødelig dose med heroin".


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