In 1996, Kurt Angle was the first American Olympic Gold Medallist ever to win the 220-pounds class. Angle, has more than 23 years of wrestling experience with over 200 crushing pins under his belt. He has also won the 1995 "Worlds" and 1994 "US OPEN".
Angle now works with the
World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc., where his new role is "The Most Celebrated First Real Athlete in
World Wrestling Federation History".
With strong public appeal Angle has been a featured guest on the
Tonight Show with
Jay Leno, The
Conan O’Brian Show and
MTV. He has held virtually every major WWF title, including the
European, the
Intercontinental, the
Hardcore, and the
World Heavyweight titles.
Angle graduated form Clarion University in 1992 where he received his B. S. in Geography.
Kurt still resides in
Pittsburgh, PA.