Age, Biography and Wiki
Ed Banach (Edward Joseph Banach) was born on 6 February, 1960 in Sussex County, New Jersey, U.S., is an American wrestler. Discover Ed Banach'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 64 years old?
| Popular As |
Edward Joseph Banach |
| Occupation |
N/A |
| Age |
64 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
6 February, 1960 |
| Birthday |
6 February |
| Birthplace |
Sussex County, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Wrestler with the age 64 years old group.
Ed Banach Height, Weight & Measurements
At 64 years old, Ed Banach height is 5′ 10″ and Weight 198 lbs.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
5′ 10″ |
| Weight |
198 lbs |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
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.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Ed Banach Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ed Banach worth at the age of 64 years old? Ed Banach’s income source is mostly from being a successful Wrestler. He is from United States. We have estimated Ed Banach's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Wrestler |
Ed Banach Social Network
Timeline
They have an older brother Steve, born in 1958.
Their family broke up when they were young, after their house was destroyed in a fire and their father left.
Their mother suffered a nervous breakdown, and the children had to be put in care.
The twins and their brother Steve were all adopted by Alan and Stephanie Tooley of Montague Township, New Jersey.
The family moved to Port Jervis, New York, where the three boys all became involved in football and wrestling in high school.
Edward Joseph "Ed" Banach (born February 6, 1960) is an athlete who won a gold medal in wrestling in the 1984 Summer Olympics.
The twins were established as the best wrestlers in Port Jervis history by the time they graduated in 1978.
Ed Banach was "so quick, so strong, so tough they called him, 'The Horse.'"
The three brothers all attended college on wrestling scholarships; Steve at Clemson University and the twins both at the University of Iowa.
He wrestled for the University of Iowa under coach Dan Gable from 1980 to 1983, where he was a four-time NCAA All-American, and a three-time NCAA national champion (1980, 1981, and 1983).
Ed Banach wrestled at Iowa competitively from 1980 to 1983.
He was a standout wrestler, with a career record of 141-9-1 and the school record for most pins in a career (73).
Banach was a four-time NCAA All-American, and a three-time NCAA national champion in Division I (1980, 1981, and 1983).
He was named the 1983 Big Ten Athlete of the Year.
He was named the 1983 Big Ten Athlete of the Year.
Banach and his twin brother Lou Banach were noted for both winning gold medals in wrestling in the 1984 Olympic Games, as did the Schultz brothers, Dave and
Ed and Lou Banach are fraternal twin brothers born in Sussex County, New Jersey, sons of Wraclaw and Genevieve Banach, immigrants from Poland and Germany, respectively.
In 1984 the Banach twins competed in two different weight classes in wrestling at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California.
Ed Banach defeated Akira Ota of Japan 15–3 in the 198-pound freestyle gold-medal match.
Both men won gold medals, as did the American Schultz brothers.
Wrestling at lower weight classes than the Banachs, the Schultzes became the first American brothers to win gold medals in the same Olympics in wrestling.
However, the Banach brothers have the distinction of being the first American twin brothers to win the gold medal in the same Olympics in wrestling.
Ed Banach defeated Ota while suffering from a concussion, the last of 15 that he had incurred on his way to the Olympics.
He has suffered from post-concussion syndrome, long before it was identified as a sports risk to wrestlers, boxers, and football players.
Banach stayed involved in sports and served as assistant coach at Iowa State University until 1987.
After suffering for 14 months with a migraine after getting hit in practice, he decided he had to retire.
Although it was the end of his athletic career, Banach runs a spring wrestling clinic in Ames, Iowa, where he continues to live.
Banach married while he was at Iowa; his wife was a dental hygiene student.
They have a son who started competing in wrestling in high school.
Ed has enjoyed advising him, but cannot "get on the mat" with him to show him any moves.
