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Rodney Smith (wrestler)

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Rodney Stacey Smith (born April 13, 1966) is an American wrestler. He was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Springfield, Massachusetts. Smith attended Western New England University. Coached by head coach Robert Skelton and Assistant Coach Bryon Gross, Smith was a two-time NCAA Division III All-American. After Smith graduated in 1988, he enlisted in the United States Army. He participated in the World Class Athlete Program.[1] He won the bronze medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the 1992 Summer Olympics.[2] Smith is now working at HCSS (Hampden Charter School of Science) in West Springfield.

FullnameRodney Stacey Smith
BornApril 13, 1966 (1966-04-13) (age 60)
CountryUnited States
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Rodney Smith
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Full nameRodney Stacey Smith
BornApril 13, 1966 (1966-04-13) (age 60)
Home townSpringfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Events
Greco-Roman and Folkstyle
College teamWestern New England
ClubU.S. Army
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Bronze medal – third place1992 Barcelona68 kg
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