United World Wrestling Americas

ANDRES
MONTAÑO

ATLETA ESTILO GRECO (ECU)

Standing out as a two time champion at the Bolivarian Games in 2013 and 2022.
Furthermore, he has shone in the Pan American Games, securing two champion titles
in 2019 and 2015, and adding a bronze in 2023. His dominance extends to the South
American Games, where he was crowned champion in 2014 and 2018.
In addition to his outstanding victories in regional competitions, Andrés Montaño has
showcased his excellence on the international stage by collecting several medals in
open tournaments.

ADELINE
GRAY

ATLETA ESTILO LIBRE FEMENINO (USA)

Adeline Maria Gray is an American freestyle wrestler who holds the distinction of being the
first American woman wrestler to win six world championships (2012, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019,
and 2021), solidifying her status as a pioneering figure in the sport. Gray has also represented
the United States in the Olympics twice, in 2016 and 2020, securing a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020
Summer Olympics. This remarkable achievement cements her legacy as a trailblazer and role model in
the sport, inspiring generations to come.

MOISÉS LÓPEZ
RUIZ

ATLETA ESTILO LIBRE MASCULINO (MEX)

Moises López had the following finishes at major championships -
1967 Pan-American Games: 57.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd);
1975 Pan-American Games: 57.0 kg. Freestyle (2nd);
1979 Pan-American Games: 57.0 kg. Freestyle (8th).

STEVE
FRASER

ENTRENADOR ESTILO GRECO (USA)

Steve Fraser, winner of the Gold Medal in Greco Roman wrestling at the 1984 Los Angeles
Olympics, marking the first victory in that sport for the U.S. He also earned a gold medal
at the 1983 Pan American Games and was the national freestyle champion in 1984.
Named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Year in 1984 Subsequently, he excelled as the coach of
the U.S. Greco Roman wrestling team from 1997 to 2014, influencing the success of Rulon Gardner,
the gold medalist in 2000. Fraser was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1994
and the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

FILIBERTO
DELGADO

ENTRENADOR ESTILO LIBRE FEMENINO (CUB)

51 year coaching career, serving as an Olympic Games coach in 2000, 2004, 2008,
and 2016, as well as contributing to the Pan American Games in 1999, 2003, and 2007.
With a nine year stint leading the Junior National Team and 12 years as the Senior
National Team coach. He held roles as Freestyle head coach for three years and
currently serves as the Women's Wrestling National team coach. Throughout his career,
his teams achieved seven Olympic Medals, 30 Junior World Championships, and 25 Senior
World Championships. Filiberto, with a Master's in Wrestling Science from Manuel
Fajardo University, Havana, Cuba.

ABEL HERNÁNDEZ
CORTÉS

ENTRENADOR ESTILO LIBRE (MEX)

Abel Hernández Cortés, a renowned Olympic Wrestling Coach,
spent 25 years shaping athletes at the Mexican Olympic Sports
Center. His coaching led to success in international competitions,
including the Pan American Games and the Olympics. He passed away on
December 27, 2020, during the Sars Covid 19 pandemic, leaving behind
a legacy as a respected friend and coach. In 2019, a championship in
Guadalajara was named in his honor, and in 2022, he was posthumously
inducted into the Hall of Fame of the Association of Associated Wrestling.

SHEILA
WAGER

ÁRBITRO (USA)

In both the 1988 and 1992 Olympics, she made history as the first woman referee
to achieve this distinction. Her groundbreaking achievements extended to the
Pan American Games and World Championships during the same periods. Notably,
she was the inaugural woman referee in the European Championships. In
recognition of her meritorious contributions, she was inducted into the National
Wrestling Hall of Fame (NWHOF) in 1995.

EDWARD
ZINGER

ÁRBITRO (CAN)

With degrees in Physical Education and Education, Edward is celebrated today as
one of Canada's most prominent wrestling referees, recognized for his experience
in prestigious international events such as the Olympic Games, World Championships,
World Cup, and Pan American Championships. Edward's enduring dedication to the sport
is evident in his distinguished career as a referee, demonstrating his unwavering
commitment to wrestling both in his native Canada and around the world.

EDUARDO
PÉREZ TÉLLEZ

DIRIGENTE (CUB)

Eduardo Pérez Téllez is a prominent leader in the world of wrestling. He has served as a
coach for all age groups, a national referee of the highest rank, and the president of the
Cuban Wrestling Federation. Currently, he holds the position of Chief of the Technical
Department at INDER and has executive roles in CPLA and UWWA. Recognized with the
FILA Golden Star and the UWWA Golden Boot, he has received national awards for his
research in wrestling. In addition, he provides international consultancy and actively
participates in multidisciplinary events. His career is distinguished by his dedication to
the development of the sport and his impact at both national and international levels.

ONÉSIMO RUFINO
GÓMEZ

Dirigente (DOM)

At 74 years old, he is a prominent figure in Olympic wrestling. Starting his athletic career
at age 15 in 1962, he has participated in over 12 events, including the Olympics and Pan
American Games. Since 1974, he has been a coach, rising to the position of Head Coach in
1987. His significant contributions to Dominican Olympic wrestling stand out in Central
American and Pan American Games, as well as two Olympic Games (Barcelona 1992 and
Athens 2004). He has held key roles in the Dominican Wrestling Federation since 1962,
currently serving as the Secretary General. His impact spans from the first medal in the
1974 Central American and Caribbean Games to the present day.

JORDAN
BURROUGHS

ATHLETE FREESTYLE (USA)

London 2012 Olympic Champion
3 times Pan-American Games Champion (2011, 2015, 2019)
4 times Pan-American Champion (2014, 2016, 2019, 2020, 2022)
6 times World Champion (2011, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2021, 2022)

JACKELINE
RENTERÍA
CASTILLO

ATHLETE WOMEN’S WRESTLING (COL)

- Bronze Medal at the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008 and London 2012.
- First and only Latin American Wrestler ( to date (2022 )) to win an Olympic medal.
- Silver Medal at the Junior World Championship (2006) and Bronze Medal at the Senior World Championship (2017).
- 5 times senior Pan American Champion.
- Gold Medalist in Bolivarian Games, South American , Central American and Caribbean and Pan American Games, as well as in Multiple international championships.

DANIEL ACEVES
VILLAGRÁN

ATHLETE GRECO ROMAN (MEX)

Silver Medal at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
First Latin American wrestler to win a medal in Olympic Games.
Pan American and Junior World Champion (1980).
Multiple medalist in Pan American and Central American and Caribbean Games and Championships.
President of the Association of Mexican Olympic Medalists.

BILL ZADICK

FREESTYLE’S COACH (USA)

- Winner of the Gold Medal at the 2006 World Championships.
- Since 2008, after his retirement from competition, he was dismissing as an assistant coach for USA Wrestling.
- In 2016 he was appointed as head freestyle coach for USA Wrestling , obtaining great results from his athletes.

TONYA VERBEEK

WOMEN’S WRESTLING COACH (CAN)

- Silver Medal winner at the London 2012 Olympic Games.
- Since 2013 he has been in charge of the Canadian national teams.
- Under his leadership, Team Canada has won 20 world medals among Juniors, U23s and Seniors. In addition 161 Pan American medals adding the U17, U20 and Senior categories.

RAÚL DE JESÚS
TRUJILLO DIAZ

GRECO-ROMAN COACH (CUB)

- Coach of the four time Olympic Champion Mijain Lopez, in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
- Head coach of the winning team of the medal table of Greco Roman at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
- Cuban team’s coach in Pan American , Central American and Caribbean Games, World and Pan American Championships.
- His career includes activities as an athlete, professor, researcher and educator.

MARÍA ELENA
RANGEL

FEMALE REFEREE (VEN)

- International referee since 2005.
- One of the pioneering Latin American women in obtaining the category of International Arbitrator.
- Referee at World Youth Championship (2015)
- Active participation in Continental events and Multisport Games.

EDUARDO
GONCALVES

MALE REFEREE (BRA)

- International referee since 2005
- Referee Category IS since 2015.
- Twice Olympic referee at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.
- Active participation in Continental Championships, World Championships and Multisport Games.

ALFONSO
LOARCA
ORDÓÑEZ

LEADER IN MEMORIAM (MEX)

- National Wrestling Team athlete.
- Coach of UNAM and the Mexican Wrestling Team.
- President of the Mexican Wrestling Federation.
- Organizer of the International Championship " Agustín Briseño Islas".
- Vice President of the Pan American Confederation of Associated Wrestling ( CPLA, now UWW Americas.
- Permanent member of the Mexican Olympic Committee.
- Member of the Sports Hall of Fame at UNAM.

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