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OSU Olympians

In the storied history of Oklahoma State Athletics, 63 different athletes have participated in some Olympic sport.  Oklahoma State representatives have been coaches, wrestlers, baseball players, softball players, track and field participants, managers, and team physicians.  Not only has OSU had many Olympians, OSU athletes have amassed an outstanding 25 medals including 21 gold, three silver, and one bronze.

 

1924 - Paris

Guy Lookabaugh - Wrestled at 158.5 and received 4th place

Orion Stuteville - Wrestling participant

 

1928 - Amsterdam

Clarence Berryman - Wrestled at 145 and received 6th place

George Rule - Wrestling participant

Charles Strack - Wrestling participant

Earl McCready - Wrestling participant for Team Canada at Heavyweight

 

1932 - Los Angeles

Bobby Pearce - Won gold medal at 123 in wrestling

Jack VanBebber - Won gold medal at 158.5 in wrestling

Melvin Clodfelter - Wrestling participant at 145

Conrald Caldwell - Wrestling participant

 

1936 - Berlin

Frank Lewis - Won gold medal at 158.5 in wrestling

Ross Flood - Won silver medal at 123 in wrestling

Roy Dunn - Wrestling participant at Heavyweight

Fred Parkey - Wrestling participant

Harley Strong - Wrestling participant at 145

George Chiga - Wrestling participant for Team Canada atHeavyweight

Ed Gallagher - Honorary Coach

Clarence Gallagher - Trainer

 

1948 - London

Bob Kurland - Won gold medal as member of USA Basketball Team

Jesse Renick - Won gold medal as member of USA Basketball Team

Hal Moore - Wrestled at 136.5 and received 6th place

William Jernigan - Wrestling participant at 114.5

Richard Hutton - Wrestling participant at Heavyweight

Art Griffith - Coached the USA Wrestling Team

Cliff Keen - Manager for USA Wrestling Team

 

1952 - Helsinki

Bob Kurland - Won gold medal as a member of USA Basketball Team

J.W. Mashburn - Participated in track and field

Raymond Swartz - Coached the USA Wrestling Team

Buel Patterson - Manager for USA Wrestling Team

 

1956 - Melbourne

J.W. Mashburn - Won gold medal in the 1600 meter relay

Myron Roderick - Wrestled at 136.5 and received 4th place

Dick Beattie - Wrestling participant at 160.5

 

1960 - Rome

Doug Blubaugh - Won gold medal in wrestling at 160.5

Shelby Wilson - Won gold medal in wrestling at 147.5

 

1964 - Tokyo

Yojiro Uetake - Won gold medal in wrestling at 125.5

Bobby Douglas - Wrestled at 138.5 and received 4th place

Henry Iba - Coached the USA Basketball Team

Rex Perry - Coached the USA Wrestling Team

Myron Roderick - Assistant coach for the USA Wrestling Team

Fendley Collins - Manager for the USA Wrestling Team 

 

1968 - Mexico City

Yojiro Uetake - Won gold medal in wrestling at 125.5

James King - Won gold medal as member of USA Basketball Team

Bobby Douglas - Wrestling participant at 138.5

Henry Iba - Coached the USA Basketball Team

Dr. Donald Cooper - Team Physician for the USA Basketball Team

Tom Von Ruden - 1,500m and finished ninth

 

1972 - Munich

Gene Davis - Wrestling participant at 136.5

J. Robinson - Greco Roman wrestling participant at 180.5

Harry Geris - Wrestled for Team Canada at Heavyweight

Henry Iba - Coached the USA Basketball Team

 

1976 - Montreal

Gene Davis - Won bronze medal in wrestling at 136.5

Jimmy Jackson - Wrestling participant at Heavyweight

Harry Geris - Wrestled for Team Canada at Heavyweight

 

1984 - Los Angeles

Gary Green - Won gold medal as member of USA Baseball Team

Bruce Bumgartner - Won gold medal in wrestling

Lee Roy Smith - Wrestling participant at 136.5

Henry Iba - Coach of USA Basketball Team

Bill McDaniel - Team Doctor for USA Basketball

 

1988 - Seoul

John Smith - Won gold medal in wrestling at 136.5

Kenny Monday - Won gold medal in wrestling at 163

Robin Ventura - Won gold medal as member of USA Baseball Team

Christine McMiken - Participated in Track and Field

Joe Seay - Assistant Coach for USA Wrestling Team

 

1992 - Barcelona

John Smith - Won gold medal in wrestling at 136.5

Kenny Monday - Won silver medal in wrestling at 163

Kendall Cross - Wrestling participant at 125.5

Lee Roy Smith - Coach of the USA Wrestling Team

Bobby Douglas - Coach of the USA Wrestling Team

 

1996 - Atlanta

Michele Smith - Won gold medal as member of USA Softball Team

Kendall Cross - Won gold medal in wrestling at 125.5

Kenny Monday - Wrestled at 163 and received 6th place

 

2000 - Sydney

Michele Smith - Won gold medal as member of USA Softball Team

John Smith - Coach of the USA Wrestling Team

 

2004 -Athens
Jamill Kelly - Won silver medal in wrestling at 145.5 pounds
Daniel Cormier - Wrestled at 211.5 pounds and finished fourth
Eric Guerrero - Wrestled at 132 pounds
Lauren Bay - Was a member of Team Canada softball team
David Rollandini - Was a member of Team Italy baseball team
Mindi Pukstas - Competed in marathon for Lithuania
Melanie Roche - Was a member of Team Australia softball team
Jeff Guiel - Was a member of Team Canada baseball team