Gregory Ruth (August 9, 1939 – June 30, 1974) was an American wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle lightweight at the 1964 Summer Olympics.[1] He wrestled collegiately at the University of Oklahoma, where he was a two-time NCAA champion.[2] Ruth was killed in a powerboat racing accident on June 30, 1974, in Waco, Texas. He was buried at Sunset Memorial Park in Norman, Oklahoma.[3]

Gregory Ruth
Personal information
Born(1939-08-09)August 9, 1939
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1974(1974-06-30) (aged 34)
Waco, Texas, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
ClubNew York Athletic Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1963 Sofia 70 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1963 São Paulo 70 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma Sooners
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 1965 Laramie 167 lb
Gold medal – first place 1966 Ames 160 lb

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Gregory Ruth Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved March 29, 2019.
  2. ^ "Greg Ruth Wins a Berth On Olympic Mat Squad". The New York Times. September 10, 1964. Retrieved July 4, 2023.
  3. ^ "Motorsport Memorial - Greg Ruth". motorsportmemorial.org. Retrieved November 30, 2023.