Jim Martinez
Jim Martinez was a two-time World and Olympic medalist. He placed third at the 1984 Olympics and third at the 1985 World Championships, both at 149.5 pounds. Martinez also made Greco-Roman World teams in 1983, 1986, and 1987. He wrestled collegiately for the University of Minnesota, where he was a two-time All-American (1979 and 1982) and a Big Ten champion (1979).
Awards:
Year
2014
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Award
Alan and Gloria Rice Greco - Roman Inductee
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Chapter/Region
National
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All American Awards:
Season
1982
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School
Minnesota
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
142
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Place
3
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Season
1979
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School
Minnesota
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Tournament
Division I
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Weight
134
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Place
3
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