Gregory Ruth
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | Gregory Koch•Ruth |
| Used name | Gregory•Ruth |
| Born | 9 August 1939 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (USA) |
| Died | 30 June 1974 (aged 34 years 10 months 21 days) in Waco, Texas (USA) |
| Measurements | 173 cm / 70 kg |
| Affiliations | NYAC, New York (USA) |
| NOC |  United States |
Biography
Gregory Ruth had the following finishes at major championships – 1963 World Championship: 70.0 kg. Freestyle (3rd); 1962 World Championship: 70.0 kg. Freestyle (5th); 1963 Pan-American Games: 70.0 kg. Freestyle (1st).
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 Summer Olympics | Wrestling | USA |
Gregory Ruth | |||
| Lightweight, Freestyle, Men (Olympic) | =6 |
List mentions
- Listed in Olympians Who Won a Medal at the Summer Pan American Games (1–0–0 1963 São Paulo WRE gold: freestyle lightweight -70 kg)
- Listed in Olympians Who Died in Motor Vehicle Accidents (Boat/Car/Motorcycle/Train) (Killed in a powerboat racing accident.)