Wrestling at the 1936 Summer Olympics
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At the 1936 Summer Olympics
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events were contested, for all men. There were seven weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling
and seven classes in freestyle wrestling
.
Freestyle
List of World and Olympic Champions in Greco-Roman wrestling
United States results in men's freestyle wrestling
1936 Summer Olympics
The 1936 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XI Olympiad, was an international multi-sport event which was held in 1936 in Berlin, Germany. Berlin won the bid to host the Games over Barcelona, Spain on April 26, 1931, at the 29th IOC Session in Barcelona...
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Wrestling
Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and takedowns, joint locks, pins and other grappling holds. A wrestling bout is a physical competition, between two competitors or sparring partners, who attempt to gain and maintain a superior position...
events were contested, for all men. There were seven weight classes in Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestling is a style of wrestling that is practised worldwide. It was contested at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896 and has been included in every edition of the summer Olympics held since 1908. Two wrestlers are scored for their performance in three two-minute periods, which can...
and seven classes in freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
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FreestyleFreestyle wrestlingFreestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
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| Featherweight (56 – 61 kg) |
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| Lightweight (61 – 66 kg) |
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| Welterweight (66 – 72 kg) |
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| Middleweight (72 – 79 kg) |
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| Light Heavyweight (79 – 87 kg) |
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| Heavyweight (+87 kg) |
Greco-Roman
| Bantamweight (-56 kg) |
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| Featherweight (56 – 61 kg) |
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| Lightweight (61 – 66 kg) |
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| Welterweight (66 – 72 kg) |
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| Middleweight (72 – 79 kg) |
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| Light Heavyweight (79 – 87 kg) |
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| Heavyweight (+87 kg) |
See also
List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestlingList of World and Olympic Champions in Greco-Roman wrestling
United States results in men's freestyle wrestling
United States results in men's freestyle wrestling
-List of Results by the United States in Men's Freestyle Wrestling at the Olympics and World Championships:Men's freestyle wrestling competition began in the Olympics in 1904...