Jon Rønningen

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Jon Rønningen
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  Norway
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul 52 kg
Gold medal – first place 1992 Barcelona 52 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1985 Kolbotn Flyweight
Silver medal – second place 1986 Budapest Flyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Varna Flyweight
European Championships
Gold medal – first place 1990 Poznań Flyweight
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Piraeus Flyweight
Silver medal – second place 1988 Kolbotn Flyweight
World Espoir Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1983 Kristiansund Light flyweight

Jon Rønningen (born November 28, 1962, in

Summer Olympic gold medals, winning gold at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea and the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. His brother Lars Rønningen
was also a highly accomplished wrestler.

In his 2017 book Hode i klemme (lit. In a headlock), Rønningen revealed that he has struggled with depression all through his life and has attempted suicide.[1]

References

  1. ^ "OL-helten Jon Rønningen: – Planla dødelig dose med heroin". 5 October 2017.
Preceded by Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year
1988
Succeeded by