Anthony Amado set a goal to become an Olympic wrestler before he ever won a city title. He put his dream in motion when he wrestled for Benson High School, winning a state championship and compiling a prep record of 114-9. In 1978, he won the National high school freestyle title and later placed third in the World Elite championships. After being recruited by Portland State University, he won the 1985 NCAA Division II championship. In 2017, Anthony was inducted into the NCAA Division II Hall of Fame along with seven other Viking teammates and coach. In 1986, Anthony won the U.S. Open in Greco. Part of his lifetime goal was achieved in 1987 when he finished fourth representing the United States in the World Championships. A year later he was the U.S. Greco-Roman team member at the Seoul Summer Olympics. In all, Anthony was a member of 13 U.S. teams at either the World Championships or World Cup events and earned 2 world titles, a 3rd, 4th and 9th. Amado has coached for over 30 years at the club, high school or college levels in Oregon.