James Green (wrestler)

James Green
Personal information
Citizenship United States American
Born (1992-01-19) January 19, 1992
United States
Residence Willingboro Township, New Jersey
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Weight 70 kg (154 lb).
Sport
Country United States
Sport Freestyle wrestling
College team Nebraska
Club Titan Mercury WC
Coached by Magomed Magomedov

James Green (born December 19, 1992) is an American amateur wrestler. Green won bronze at the 2015 World Wrestling Championships at Men's freestyle 70 kg. Green is a four-time All-American for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.[1]

Green grew up in Willingboro Township, New Jersey and attended Willingboro High School, where he had a career record of 148-8 and won the New Jersey high school state champion in his senior year as part of a 29-0 season.[2][3]

References

  1. "Former Husker James Green earns final spot on U.S. World Team". Omaha.com.
  2. "James Green: From Willingboro to wrestling all-American". philly-archives.
  3. James Green, United States Olympic Committee. Accessed August 9, 2016. "Residence: Willingboro, N.J.... As a senior at Willingboro High School, became first wrestler in school history to win state championship after perfect 29-0 season... Closed prep career with 148-8 overall record"


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