Jordan ernest burroughs is an american freestyle wrestler and former folkstyle wrestler. If you are new to the sport of wrestling or just need a refresher on the basics of take downs, watch this video that jordan burroughs put together. Posts about jordan burroughs written by amy steele. Time is short, dont waste opportunities to be great. In folkstyle wrestling, burroughs was a twotime ncaa division i national champion, and was awarded the dan hodge trophy as the most outstanding. Jordan burroughs suffers stunning loss in wrestling quarterfinals. Famous person apr 27, 2016 christian pyles fourtime world and olympic champion, jordan burroughs has been making the rounds for promotion of the 2016 olympic games in brazil.
For jordan burroughs, his timing for the 2012 olympics was perfect. He has put his first step into this world on july 8, 1988, in camden, new jersey, united states. The following column by jordan burroughs appeared in the oct. He will show you the basics of the double leg, high crotch, single leg and snap down go behind. Burroughs edges dake on criteria to highlight riveting mens. I thought this was a pretty good comparison between the two also snatches are more technical and have a higher learning curve, even though they are a more powerful movement when done correctly, so it might be better to just have someone do a variation of cleans instead of.
Jordan burroughs bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Follow jordan burroughss instagram account to see all 1,735 of their photos and videos. He earned huge stardom by winning a medal at 2012 london olympics. Jordan burroughs fun facts college wrestling stats for burroughs. Designed in collaboration with fourtime world champion wrestler and olympic champion jordan burroughs, our new jb elite iii model is made to compete. Their daughters name is ora burroughs, and her big brother is named beacon burroughs. American jordan burroughs arrived in rio widely regarded as the best wrestler in the world, carrying a 1292 career record on the senior level and utmost confidence he would defend the gold medal. In freestyle wrestling, burroughs is an olympic champion and fourtime world champion. Today we will focus on the sport of wrestling itself and discuss what we need to improve on to become elite wrestlers.
Apr 11, 2016 jordan burroughs, adeline gray headline u. What it was like to be an american wrestler in iran after. Hes got a shoe deal with asics which is very popular, i went to a kids wrestling tournament a few weeks ago and at least 20 kids had his shoes. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. On saturday night in las vegas, the 28yearold burroughs topped kyle dake to win his fourth u. They consistently have some of the best wrestlers on the planet. Jordan burroughs wins dan hodge trophy win magazine.
Wrestling basics with jordan burroughs positioning and set ups. Obviously, having a daughter has been exciting for jordan. How being a coach made goldmedal wrestler jordan burroughs. A lot of people out here are seeing me for the first time, maybe for the last time. Iran ended up winning this years wrestling world cup. How did jordan burroughs meet his wife, lauren mariacher. In wrestling, this usually used to set up a shot, or to snap an opponent to the mat. Wellliked and personable, he leads both by example and by action. With four titles in the last five years, theres a reason all he sees is gold. Olympic champion jordan burroughs may wrestle for iranian. Wrestler stripped of olympic medal after positive drug test. Sponsors are playing moneyball to snag unsung olympians wired. Jordan burroughs wife says reports of jordan training conor. Jordan burroughs bio, stats, and results olympics at sports.
Explore some of jordan burroughs best quotations and sayings on such as kim hyeonwoo might see this as an exhibition, i see it as a legacy builder. Olympic gold medalist and fourtime world champion jordan burroughs is arguably one of the most popular wrestlers in the world and certainly a fanfavorite in iran. A needs analysis is an evaluation of the requirements and characteristics of the sport and the assessment of the athlete1. An improved split sole design features wrestlingspecific serradial traction pods for exceptional flexibility and grip, while the revamped upper features a breathable single layer mesh. Jordan ernest burroughs born july 8, 1988 is an american freestyle wrestler and former folkstyle wrestler. Intermat wrestling burroughs, dake cruise to semifinals of. Aniuar geduev, a russian rival and the secondranked wrestler in. I dont know if youve noticed literally every person on the internet and tv talking about it, but the 2016 olympics are in full swing, and coming up soon is the wrestling portion of the games. In freestyle wrestling, burroughs is an olympic champion and fourti. Jordan burroughs wife lauren burroughs just gave birth to their second child.
Since college hes achieved a 650 record, winning a pan american title, two world championships and a gold medal at the olympics. Hi guys, welcome to the official youtube channel of olympic and world champion wrestler jordan burroughs. Jordan burrough bio shoes, net worth, salary, body, college. Join facebook to connect with jordan burroughs and others you may know. Aug 22, 2016 jordan burroughs is one of the renowned names in the world of wrestling. I thought this was a pretty good comparison between the two also snatches are more technical and have a higher learning curve, even though they are a more powerful movement when done correctly, so it might be better to just have someone do a variation of cleans instead of spending the time to learn a snatch.
Burroughs is a new jersey native but has ties to the. Cf jordan burroughs golden snap shot photo black ss tees xl. Next, download the teamsnap mobile app that is orange with a white asterisk. According to a report from iran sports press, burroughs is in negotiations to wrestle for iranian club bimeh razi at the upcoming world wrestling clubs cup on dec. Find highquality jordan burroughs stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Burroughs, the defending gold medalist in freestyle wrestling at the 74kilogram weight division, lost to russias aniuar geduev on friday morning in a hardfought quarterfinal match. Follow jordan burroughs s instagram account to see all 1,735 of their photos and videos. Burroughs had spent five years wrestling at university of nebraska, graduating in 2011. Jordan burroughs defeats kyle dake on criteria 22 in the 74 kg finals of the 2017 u.
He also downloaded an app to his smartphone that allowed him to keep track of. Olympic wrestler jordan burroughs welcomes second baby. Jordan ernest burroughs born july 8, 1988 is an american freestyle wrestler and former. Unisex jb elite iii rich goldblack wrestling asics. Were a monarchy, yes, but if we can show democracy that leads to a two, three, fourparty system left, right and center in a couple of years time, then the muslim brotherhood will no longer be something to contend with. Louis champions and place winners top ten team scores outstanding wrestler. Also he gets paid well to show up at clinics, ive been too one where he ran it.
Burroughs reads from the place of dead roads and the cat inside. Nov 06, 2012 the gold medal in the event was won by jordan burroughs of the united states, who beat sadegh saeed goudarzi of iran in the final. Jordan burroughs suffers his 2nd career loss at worlds. Jordan burroughs is one of the renowned names in the world of wrestling. Olympic champion jordan burroughs spent a day with eastbay to show us wrestling basics and some of his favorite moves. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. The gold medal in the event was won by jordan burroughs of the united states, who beat sadegh saeed goudarzi of iran in the final. What we wouldnt give to be wrestler jordan burroughs. On saturday night in las vegas, the 28yearold burroughs topped kyle dake. Nebraskas jordan burroughs became nebraskas first twotime ncaa champion last week in philadelphia, pa.
Aug 19, 2016 burroughs entered the olympics with a 2 record in international competition. Sep 09, 2014 burroughs was awarded the two points due to tsargush repeatedly clubbing him over the head with his forearms. In this segment, olympic champion jordan burroughs shows some of his best offensive attacks including his very explosive doubleleg. Jordan burroughs loses to aniuar geduev flowrestling. In folkstyle wrestling, burroughs was a twotime ncaa division i national champion, and was awarded the dan hodge trophy as the most outstanding wrestler in college wrestling. Wrestling basics with jordan burroughs takedowns youtube.
Mar 25, 2011 nebraskas jordan burroughs became nebraskas first twotime ncaa champion last week in philadelphia, pa. The second bronze medal went to denis tsargush of russia. Olympic wrestling team jordan burroughs looks to become the first american to win backtoback olympic titles since john smith in. Jordan has to show the arab world that theres another way of doing things. In one of the tightest races in its 17year existence, the dan hodge trophy for 2011 has been awarded to the cornhusker star who won the 165pound ncaa title in philadelphia. What do we need as wrestlers who want to dominate the competition. Aug 08, 2016 i dont know if youve noticed literally every person on the internet and tv talking about it, but the 2016 olympics are in full swing, and coming up soon is the wrestling portion of the games. Burroughs entered the olympics with a 2 record in international competition. News from the associated press, the definitive source for independent journalism from every corner of the globe. Olympic wrestling team jordan burroughs looks to become the first american to win backtoback olympic titles since john smith in 1988 and 1992. In him, the wrestling community has a marketing dream. Burroughs fired off several shots but struggled to get angles.
Jordan burroughs is a living example of how the olympic dream can come true, and embraces his new role as the face of wrestling. The olympic champion and wife lauren welcomed their second child, ora reece burroughs, on saturday, june 11. Olympic wrestling gold medalist jordan burroughs was at one bills drive on thursday. Search, discover and share your favorite jordan burroughs gifs. In the 2nd, geduev scored a step out as jordan was warned for passivity to make it 20. Las vegas jordan burroughs has ruled the 74kilogram weight class in the united states and the entire world at times since bursting on the senior level in 2011. Burroughs was awarded the two points due to tsargush repeatedly clubbing him over the head with his forearms. Jordan burroughs wins bronze for his seventh career world wrestling championship medal sept. At 28 years old, jordan burroughs is the best wrestler in the world at 74 kg.