Kevin Jackson
November 25, 1964 - Present
Kevin Jackson's wrestling achievements have grown exponentially from winning prep championships to becoming one of the elite of the sport. His "can do" attitude fueled his matches as a competitor and continues to enhance his coaching of America's future Olympians.
A two-time Michigan state champion and three-time All-American for Louisiana State University, Jackson completed his college career at Iowa State University as an All-American and runner-up in the 1987 NCAA tournament. Then his career turned gold.
Representing the United States of America, he won a gold medal at the 1991 World Championship, followed by a 1992 Olympic gold medal and another gold at the 1995 World Championships. To that golden record, he added three World Cup titles and two Pan American Games championships. For his accomplishments, he was named the 1991 U.S. Olympic Committee Wrestler of the Year, the 1992 Amateur Wrestling News Man of the Year, and the 1995 USA Wrestling Freestyler of the Year. He is also a member of both the Michigan and the Iowa Wrestling Halls of Fame.
Today, he is USA Wrestling's team coach. With his eye still on the gold, he is sharing his expertise with the next generation of Olympic champions. In addition to sharing his technical knowledge, he serves on the US Olympic Committee minority leader program (FLAME) and the Native American Sports Council.
For his golden freestyle career of international acclaim and his investment in the future of the sport, Kevin Jackson is honored as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
Awards:
Year
2003
|
Award
Distinguished Member
|
Chapter/Region
National
|
Year
2002
|
Award
Glen Brand Inductee
|
Chapter/Region
National
|
All American Awards:
Season
1987
|
School
Iowa State
|
Tournament
Division I
|
Weight
167
|
Place
2
|
Season
1985
|
School
Louisiana State
|
Tournament
Division I
|
Weight
167
|
Place
7
|
Season
1984
|
School
Louisiana State
|
Tournament
Division I
|
Weight
158
|
Place
3
|
Season
1983
|
School
Louisiana State
|
Tournament
Division I
|
Weight
158
|
Place
3
|
All Coaching Dual Records:
Season
2011
|
School
Iowa State
|
Division
Division I
|
Duals
21
|
Wins
9
|
Losses
11
|
Ties
1
|
Win PCT.
42.86
|
Season
2010
|
School
Iowa State
|
Division
Division I
|
Duals
15
|
Wins
13
|
Losses
2
|
Ties
0
|
Win PCT.
86.67
|
Season
Career
|
Duals
36
|
Wins
22
|
Losses
13
|
Ties
1
|
Win PCT.
61.11
|
All Rankings:
Season
1987
|
Rank Date
11/10/1986
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1987
|
Rank Date
12/08/1986
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1987
|
Rank Date
12/29/1986
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1985
|
Rank Date
12/10/1984
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1985
|
Rank Date
12/31/1984
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1985
|
Rank Date
01/21/1985
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1985
|
Rank Date
02/11/1985
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1985
|
Rank Date
02/25/1985
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
Season
1985
|
Rank Date
03/14/1985
|
Weight
167
|
Rank
1
|
School
Iowa State
|
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