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Jordan Burroughs beyond the mat

Emily McLanahan
  • <p>Jordan Burroughs’ goal is to become the winning-est U.S. wrestler in history. (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    Jordan Burroughs’ goal is to become the winning-est U.S. wrestler in history. (Getty)

  • <p>He won gold in the 74 kg (163 lbs) weight class in London. (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    He won gold in the 74 kg (163 lbs) weight class in London. (Getty)

  • <p>He began wrestling at five years old, with Macho Man and Ultimate Warrior as his favorite wrestlers. (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    He began wrestling at five years old, with Macho Man and Ultimate Warrior as his favorite wrestlers. (Getty)

  • <p>He credits his work ethic to his father. Despite his notable confidence on and off the mat, Burroughs says “there is more to life than wrestling” and is deeply rooted in his family, Christ, and other various passions. (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    He credits his work ethic to his father. Despite his notable confidence on and off the mat, Burroughs says “there is more to life than wrestling” and is deeply rooted in his family, Christ, and other various passions. (Getty)

  • <p>Burroughs won his first 69 international matches. This is the longest U.S. winning streak in international competition. He went undefeated from 2011-2014. (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    Burroughs won his first 69 international matches. This is the longest U.S. winning streak in international competition. He went undefeated from 2011-2014. (Getty)

  • <p>His collegiate career is an impressive one, with three Big 12 titles, two national championships, and Hodge Trophy win. (AP) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    His collegiate career is an impressive one, with three Big 12 titles, two national championships, and Hodge Trophy win. (AP)

  • <p>Jordan Burroughs and his wife Lauren married three years ago. They have two children together. (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    Jordan Burroughs and his wife Lauren married three years ago. They have two children together. (Getty)

  • <p>Burroughs says “his favorite thing to be called is dad”. (@alliseeisgold on Instagram) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    Burroughs says “his favorite thing to be called is dad”. (@alliseeisgold on Instagram)

  • <p>Following a career in wrestling, Burroughs wants to own his own business. (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    Following a career in wrestling, Burroughs wants to own his own business. (Getty)

  • <p>He is a three-time world champion (2011, 2013, 2015). (Getty) </p>
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    Jordan Burroughs

    He is a three-time world champion (2011, 2013, 2015). (Getty)

<p>Jordan Burroughs’ goal is to become the winning-est U.S. wrestler in history. (Getty) </p>
<p>He won gold in the 74 kg (163 lbs) weight class in London. (Getty) </p>
<p>He began wrestling at five years old, with Macho Man and Ultimate Warrior as his favorite wrestlers. (Getty) </p>
<p>He credits his work ethic to his father. Despite his notable confidence on and off the mat, Burroughs says “there is more to life than wrestling” and is deeply rooted in his family, Christ, and other various passions. (Getty) </p>
<p>Burroughs won his first 69 international matches. This is the longest U.S. winning streak in international competition. He went undefeated from 2011-2014. (Getty) </p>
<p>His collegiate career is an impressive one, with three Big 12 titles, two national championships, and Hodge Trophy win. (AP) </p>
<p>Jordan Burroughs and his wife Lauren married three years ago. They have two children together. (Getty) </p>
<p>Burroughs says “his favorite thing to be called is dad”. (@alliseeisgold on Instagram) </p>
<p>Following a career in wrestling, Burroughs wants to own his own business. (Getty) </p>
<p>He is a three-time world champion (2011, 2013, 2015). (Getty) </p>

A look at 2012 gold medalist Jordan Burroughs, international and national wrestling competitor for Team USA.