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Bruce Baumgartner was born on 2 November, 1960 in Haledon, New Jersey, U.S., is an American freestyle wrestler. Discover Bruce Baumgartner's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 63 years old?

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Age 63 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 2 November, 1960
Birthday 2 November
Birthplace Haledon, New Jersey, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Bruce Baumgartner Height, Weight & Measurements

At 63 years old, Bruce Baumgartner height is 185 cm and Weight 126 kg.

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Height 185 cm
Weight 126 kg
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Bruce Baumgartner Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Bruce Baumgartner worth at the age of 63 years old? Bruce Baumgartner’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from United States. We have estimated Bruce Baumgartner's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Net Worth in 2023 Pending
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1960

Bruce Robert Baumgartner (born November 2, 1960) is an American former freestyle wrestler.

He is the current assistant vice president for university advancement and former athletic director at the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania near Erie, Pennsylvania and current President of USA Wrestling.

Baumgartner is among the best American wrestlers of all time; his five World/Olympic titles place him behind only Jordan Burroughs, John Smith, and Adeline Gray.

1982

During his collegiate career he finished runner-up at Nationals his sophomore and junior years, and was the 1982 NCAA National Champion his senior year completing an undefeated season of 44–0.

His collegiate record was 134–12 with 73 falls.

1983

Between 1983 and 1996, Baumgartner won 13 World or Olympic medals, the most World and Olympic medals among American wrestlers.

Baumgartner was born in Haledon, New Jersey.

He is one of the most accomplished American wrestlers of all time, winning 4 Olympic Medals (2-Gold, 1-Silver, 1-Bronze), 9 World Championship Medals (3-Gold, 3-Silver, 3-Bronze) and 4 Pan-American Medals (3-Gold, 1-Silver,); he has also won 12 World Cup Medals (7-Gold, 5-Silver), an NCAA title (and 2 Runner-Up finishes), 4 Olympic Festival titles, 2 AAU National titles and a Junior National title.

During high school, Baumgartner excelled on the wrestling team, going 23–0, but was defeated in the NJ State Championship match.

During the off-season he threw shot put and discus on the track team, setting several records in the shot put.

Baumgartner is a four-time Olympian and owns four Olympic Medals: two gold, one silver and one bronze.

He holds a Bachelor's degree in education from Indiana State University in Terre Haute, IN where he competed collegiately for 4 years.

He frequently worked out alongside Kurt Thomas, an Olympic Gymnast.

Winning his first World Championship medal, a bronze, in 1983; he won the World Championship in Los Angeles.

1986

He confirmed his status with the Communist Bloc (Eastern European) wrestlers by winning in 1986, clinching his first of his three world titles.

In his second Olympic final in Seoul, he took silver, behind Georgian David Gobejishvili.

1992

Four years later, in 1992, he won the rematch in Barcelona, en route to a second Olympic gold.

1993

After winning world titles in 1993 and 1995, Baumgartner was favored to win his third gold in Atlanta, but a loss to Russian Andrey Shumilin left him with a bronze medal.

In addition to his World (3) and Olympic titles (2), Baumgartner amassed three golds at the Pan American Games, 17 American titles and eight World Cup wins.

An NCAA National Championship, 2, NCAA Runner-Up finishes, 2 AAU National Titles and a Junior National title.

1995

In 1995, he was presented the James E. Sullivan Award by the Amateur Athletic Union as the outstanding amateur athlete in the U.S. He was sponsored through the New York Athletic Club.

Baumgartner attended Manchester Regional High School in Haledon, New Jersey.

Baumgartner ranked as one of the top super-heavyweight freestyle wrestlers for more than a decade.

1998

In 1998, Baumgartner was inducted into the Indiana State University Athletic Hall of Fame; in 2003, the Missouri Valley Conference named him an 'Institutional Great' and inducted him into the Missouri Valley Conference Hall of Fame.

2002

He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member in 2002 and the International Wrestling Federation Hall of Fame (FILA) in 2003.

2008

In 2008, Baumgartner was inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame.