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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