Anthony Robles

If there was ever a reason to believe in the power of courage, look no further than Anthony Robles. Not only will Robles be recognized as a great wrestler, but he will be remembered as one of the most inspirational athletes in all of sport.

Robles, who was born without his right leg, never allowed his perceived disability get in the way of future wrestling success. Content to walk with crutches or to hop on one leg, Robles ripped off his prosthetic leg at the age of three. He continued to prove that life is about what you can do, not what you can’t.

At the age of 14, while living in Mesa, Ariz., Robles found wrestling. Although Robles called himself the worst wrestler on the team, it was the start of a career that captured the nation’s imagination. Through the support of his family and coaches, Robles turned himself into a champion wrestler.

By the time he graduated high school, Robles had won two Arizona state championships—combining for a 96-0 record during his junior and senior seasons at Mesa High School. He finished his high school career with a 129-15 record.

Few colleges gave him a chance to excel at the next level. Robles, however, proved them wrong. Enrolling at Arizona State in 2006, Robles would string together a memorable wrestling career during his four years of competition. As a freshman 125 pounder in 2008, he just missed becoming an All-American, finishing just short of the medal stand.

For the next three seasons Robles would be a force in the 125 pound class. He placed fourth as a sophomore and seventh as a junior before capping his career with a title and the Outstanding Wrestler Award at the 2011 NCAA tournament as a senior. Robles went 36-0 during his final year, compiling a career collegiate record of 122-23.

Robles was also recognized nationally for his feats of courage, including the prestigious “Jimmy V” Award for Perseverance, and the Best Male Athlete with a Disability at the 2011 ESPYs.

Awards:

Year
2017
Award
Medal of Courage
Chapter/Region
Arizona
Year
2012
Award
Medal of Courage
Chapter/Region
National
Year
2006
Award
Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award
Chapter/Region
Arizona

All American Awards:

Season
2011
School
Arizona State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
125
Place
1
Season
2010
School
Arizona State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
125
Place
7
Season
2009
School
Arizona State
Tournament
Division I
Weight
125
Place
4

College Season Records:

Season
2011
School
Arizona State
Class
Senior
Bouts
36
Wins
36
Losses
0
Ties
0
Falls
2
Win PCT.
100
Place
1st
Season
2010
School
Arizona State
Class
Junior
Bouts
36
Wins
32
Losses
4
Ties
0
Falls
9
Win PCT.
88.89
Place
7th
Season
2009
School
Arizona State
Class
Sophomore
Bouts
37
Wins
29
Losses
8
Ties
0
Falls
9
Win PCT.
78.38
Place
4th
Season
2008
School
Arizona State
Class
Freshman
Bouts
36
Wins
25
Losses
11
Ties
0
Falls
4
Win PCT.
69.44
Place
DNP
Season
Career
Bouts
145
Wins
122
Losses
23
Ties
0
Falls
24
Win PCT.
84.14

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