Who won 2000 Olympics wrestling?
Michael Gray
Updated on April 04, 2026
Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics – Men’s Greco-Roman 130 kg
| Men’s Greco-Roman 130 kg at the Games of the XXVII Olympiad | |
|---|---|
| Date | 25–27 September |
| Competitors | 20 from 20 nations |
| Medalists | |
| Rulon Gardner United States Aleksandr Karelin Russia Dmitry Debelka Belarus |
How much does Rulon Gardner weigh?
265 lbsRulon Gardner / Weight
What’s the difference between Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling?
One of the main differences between these two styles of wrestling is that Greco-Roman forbids any holds below the waist, but freestyle wrestling allows you to use your legs as both defensive and offensive weapons. You can also use a double leg or single leg takedown to pin your opponent to the mat.
Who won the all-around gymnastics gold medal in 2000?
Women’s events
| Games | Gold |
|---|---|
| Individual all-around | Simona Amânar Romania |
| Team all-around | Romania (ROU) Simona Amânar Loredana Boboc Andreea Isărescu Maria Olaru Claudia Presăcan Andreea Răducan |
| Balance beam | Liu Xuan China |
| Floor exercise | Elena Zamolodchikova Russia |
How many gold did Australia get in Sydney?
16 gold
Australia won 58 medals – 16 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze – to finish fourth on the medal table behind the United States, Russia and China. A team of 632 athletes, 349 men and 283 women, competed in the Games. Australia had representatives in each of the 28 sports on the program.
What happened to Rulon Gardners feet?
His boots were removed with a saw. He was told both feet would be amputated. He lost just one middle toe, though he sustained permanent nerve damage and required four surgeries. “I can’t feel my feet 18 years later,” Gardner said.
What were the gymnastics events at the 2000 Summer Olympics?
At the 2000 Summer Olympics, three different gymnastics disciplines were contested: artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and trampoline. The artistic gymnastics and trampoline events were held at the Sydney SuperDome on 16–25 September and 22–23 September, respectively.
Where did wrestling take place at the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Wrestling at the 2000 Summer Olympics took place in the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre and was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories. The freestyle competitions were held from 28 September to 1 October, and the Greco-Roman events were held from 24 to 27 September.
How many athletes did Australia participate in the 2000 Summer Olympics?
Australia was the host nation for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney. Australian athletes have competed in every Summer Olympic Games. 628 competitors, 341 men and 276 women, took part in 270 events in 34 sports.
Where are the gymnastics events held at the Sydney Olympics?
The artistic gymnastics and trampoline events were held at the Sydney SuperDome on 16–25 September and 22–23 September, respectively. The rhythmic gymnastics events were held at Pavilion 3 of the Sydney Olympic Park on 28 September – 1 October.
