Robert Pearce (wrestler)
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| Born | February 29, 1908 Wyaconda, Missouri, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Died | March 15, 1996 (aged 88) Lloydminster, Alberta, Canada | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Home town | Cushing, Oklahoma, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country | United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Freestyle and Folkstyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Oklahoma A&M | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Team | USA | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Edward C. Gallagher | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Robert Pearce (February 29, 1908 – March 15, 1996) was an American wrestler and olympic champion. He competed at the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, where he won a gold medal in freestyle bantamweight.[1]
Pearce initially took up wrestling during his youth to strengthen himself physically from a constant struggle with allergies. While in high school in Cushing, Oklahoma, Pearce had three undefeated seasons and won three Oklahoma state championships.
College
Pearce wrestled collegiately at Oklahoma A&M (now called Oklahoma State), helping extend head coach Edward C. Gallagher's winning streak to 70 consecutive matches. Overall, Pearce was 60–4–1, winning the NCAA title in 1931 and finishing as runner-up in 1932.
