Jay Thomas Evans

Jay Thomas Evans (January 21, 1931 – March 18, 2008) was an American wrestler. He was Olympic silver medalist in Freestyle wrestling in 1952. He also competed at the 1956 Olympics.[1]

Tommy Evans
Personal information
Full nameJay Thomas Evans
NationalityAmerican
Born(1931-01-21)January 21, 1931
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMarch 18, 2008(2008-03-18) (aged 77)
Norman, Oklahoma, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma Sooners
TeamUSA
Medal record
Representing the  United States
Men's freestyle wrestling
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1952 Helsinki Lightweight
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma Sooners
NCAA Wrestling Championships
Silver medal – second place 1951 Bethlehem137 lb
Gold medal – first place 1952 Fort Collins147 lb
Gold medal – first place 1954 Norman147 lb

References

  1. "Tommy Evans". Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 14 November 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2012.


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