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James Carr (wrestler)

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Jimmy Carr
Personal information
Full nameJames Emmet Carr
Born(1955-01-28)January 28, 1955
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedAugust 15, 2013(2013-08-15) (aged 58)
Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamKentucky
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Junior World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1973 Miami Beach 57 kg

James Emmet "Jimmy" Carr (January 28, 1955 – August 15, 2013) was an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler.[1] Carr was the youngest Olympian in U.S. wrestling history, competing at the 1972 Summer Olympics while still in high school as a 17-year-old. He also competed at the 1971 World Wrestling Championships at 52 kg (114.5 pounds) as a 16-year-old.

Carr was a Junior World Champion in 1973. As a college wrestler, he was an NCAA All-American for Kentucky, placing fifth at the 1977 NCAA Championships at 126 pounds.[2] He died on August 15, 2013 from complications from a motor vehicle crash at age 58.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "James Carr". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on December 14, 2012. Retrieved June 16, 2012.
  2. ^ 1972 Olympian Jimmy Carr Has Passed Away At Age Of 58. teams.org. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  3. ^ "James Emmett Carr Sr. Obituary (2013) Erie Times-News". Legacy.com.