Melvin Douglas
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Melvin Lavon•Douglas, III |
| Used name | Melvin•Douglas |
| Born | 21 August 1963 in Topeka, Kansas (USA) |
| Measurements | 175 cm / 97 kg |
| Affiliations | Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club, Scottsdale (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Melvin Douglas had the following finishes at major championships – 1993 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (1st); 1989 World Championship: 82.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd); 1994 World Championship: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1998 World Championship: 97.0 kg. Freestyle (5th); 1997 World Championship: 97.0 kg. Freestyle (9th); 1995 Pan-American Games: 90.0 kg. Freestyle (1st).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Melvin Douglas | |||
| Light-Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 7 | |||||
| 2000 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Melvin Douglas | |||
| Heavyweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | 18 |
Special Notes
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1995 Mar del Plata WRE gold: freestyle light-heavyweight -90 kg)