Jimmy Kennedy (born July 7, 1988) is an American former wrestler for New York Athletic Club, who represented the United States at the 2014 World Wrestling Championships in freestyle wrestling.[1][2]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 7, 1988 Ingleside, Illinois, U.S. |
| Sport | |
| Country | United States |
| Sport | Wrestling |
| Event(s) | Freestyle and Folkstyle |
| College team | Illinois |
| Team | USA |
High school
editKennedy attended Grant Community High School in Fox Lake, Illinois from 2002–2006. Kennedy was a four time place winner in the Illinois state tournament, winning state titles in 2004 and 2006, and finishing top 3 every year. Kennedy finished his high school career with a 187–3 record (98.4% winning percentage), and won the Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award in 2006 as the best high school wrestler in Illinois.
College
editAt The University of Illinois, Kennedy was a four-time NCAA qualifier and three-time NCAA All-American, including finishing fourth in 2008 and fifth in both 2009 and 2011. Kennedy finished his college career with 119 wins against only 24 losses, for a winning percentage of 83%.[3]
Senior level
editIn 2012, Kennedy represented the United States at the 2012 University World Championships, where he finished in 7th place with a 1–1 record. Kennedy has since gone on to success at the Senior level, making three freestyle national teams (top 3 in the World Team/Olympic trials).
Kennedy represented the United States at the 2014 World Wrestling Championships, finishing 1–1 and in 10th place in the 61 kg weight class
References
edit- ^ "Jimmy Kennedy Biography". Team USA. Archived from the original on January 21, 2014.
- ^ "Jimmy Kennedy : Cliff Keen Wrestling Club". Archived from the original on February 28, 2012. Retrieved December 3, 2015.
- ^ "Illinois Athletics".