Jon Rønningen (born November 28, 1962, in Oslo) is a former Norwegian wrestler and a member of Kolbotn IL (one of the largest sports clubs in Norway). He won a total of 9 medals in international championships and was the third Norwegian to win two individual Summer Olympic gold medals (1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea and 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain). His brother Lars Rønningen was also a highly accomplished wrestler.
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Medal record | ||
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Men's Greco-Roman wrestling | ||
Representing ![]() | ||
Olympic Games | ||
![]() | 1988 Seoul | Flyweight |
![]() | 1992 Barcelona | Flyweight |
World Championships | ||
![]() | 1985 Kolbotn, Norway | Flyweight |
![]() | 1986 Budapest, Hungary | Flyweight |
![]() | 1991 Varna, Bulgaria | Flyweight |
European Championships | ||
![]() | 1990 Poznań, Poland | Flyweight |
![]() | 1986 Piraeus, Greece | Flyweight |
![]() | 1988 Kolbotn, Norway | Flyweight |
World Espoir Championships | ||
![]() | 1983 Kristiansund, Norway | Light flyweight |
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]
Preceded by Ingrid Kristiansen |
Norwegian Sportsperson of the Year 1988 |
Succeeded by Ole Kristian Furuseth |
Olympic Champions in Greco-Roman flyweight | |
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