Ross Flood

Aaron Ross Flood (December 28, 1910 May 23, 1995) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936, he won a silver medal in the freestyle bantamweight (56 kg) competition. Flood was born in Braman, Oklahoma and died in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 1978, Flood was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[1]

Ross Flood
Flood pictured far right on podium
Personal information
Full nameAaron Ross Flood
NationalityAmerican
Born(1910-12-28)December 28, 1910
Braman, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 1995(1995-05-23) (aged 84)
Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma A&M
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place1936 Berlin 56 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing Oklahoma A&M
NCAA Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place1933 Bethlehem126 lb
Gold medal – first place1934 Ann Arbor126 lb
Gold medal – first place1935 Bethlehem126 lb

References

  1. Ross Flood. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
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