Match of the Day: Bruce Baumgartner wins gold at the 1995 World Championships

Aug 18, 2020, 9:36 AM (ET)

by USA Wrestling

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Bruce Baumgartner is one of the greatest wrestlers in the history of the sport. He is a two-time Olympic champion, four-time Olympic medalist, three-time World champion and nine-time World medalist. Baumgartner also currently serves as the president of USA Wrestling.

Below, watch Baumgartner win his last World title over three-time German Olympian Sven Thiele:

Match of the Day: Bruce Baumgartner wins gold at the 1995 World Championships

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Match of the Day: Bruce Baumgartner wins gold at the 1995 World Championships

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