Jordan Burroughs

Jordan Burroughs: Biography in Details

Who is Jordan Burroughs?

Jordan Burroughs is an American freestyle wrestler and former folkstyle wrestler who presently competes at 79 kg after previously competing at 74 kilograms.

Jordan Burroughs is the reigning and six-time world champion (nine-time medalist), three-time Pan American Games gold medalist, four-time Pan American champion, and four-time US Open national winner in freestyle, having made the US World or Olympic Team 11 times.

Jordan Burroughs: Bio, Age, Parents, Siblings, Ethnicity, Education

Jordan Burroughs was born on July 8, 1988, in Camden, New Jersey, USA, and is 34 years old as of 2022. His full name is Jordan Ernest Burroughs.

Jordan’s father’s name is Leroy Burroughs, and his mother’s name is Janice Burroughs, but there is no information regarding their occupation. Similarly, he has three siblings: one brother, Leroy Burroughs, and two sisters, Jenerra and Princess.

Jordan brought home a wrestling flyer from elementary school and became the first wrestler in his family when he was five years old. He went on to Winslow Township High School and competed in three sports: wrestling, American football, and running. He planned to play wide receiver in the NFL, but pulled out as a freshman to focus on wrestling at 130 pounds.

Jordan is an American nationality who practices Christianity and is born under the sign of Cancer.

Education

Jordan Burroughs had his official education at Winslow Township High School, where he participated in three sports: wrestling, American football, and running. Similarly, in 2006, he earned a scholarship to the University of Nebraska as the nation’s 52nd-ranked senior.

Jordan Burroughs: Professional life, Career

Jordan Burroughs made his senior debut in April 2007 at the US University Nationals, coming second to Teyon Ware. Burroughs won a gold medal immediately after finishing his final NCAA Division I wrestling season in 2011, becoming only the fourth wrestler in history to win both an NCAA Division I title and a world championship in the same year.

Similarly, Burroughs earned a gold medal at the Summer Olympics in 2012. He also won gold medals in the world championships in 2011, 2013, 2015, and 2017, along with bronze medals in 2014 and 2018.

Furthermore, Burroughs’ medal-winning performances in 2013 and 2014 were marred by injury. He broke his ankle four weeks before the competition in 2013, and competed with five screws and a plate in place.

He damaged his medial collateral ligament in his debut against Medina of Guinea-Augusto Bissau in 2014. Regardless, he continued to compete.

Furthermore, following his senior year, Burroughs received the Hodge Trophy, which is awarded yearly by WIN Magazine to the nation’s most outstanding collegiate wrestler. Burroughs concluded his undergraduate career with a 128-20 record, placing fifth all-time at Nebraska.

Jordan Burroughs finished tenth in the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. He did not get a medal this year, unlike previous years, including those in which he was injured.

Jordan claimed his sixth Pan American Championship championship on May 8, 2022. Burroughs won his second consecutive 79kg global championship and sixth overall on September 16 at the global Championships in Belgrade.

Brand Endorsement

Jordan Burroughs supports various brands and endorses their products. He sponsors and earns money from Asics, Resilite, Bridgestone, Comcast, Ralph Lauren, Athletic Brewing, and USA Wrestling.

Awards and Nominations

Jordan Burroughs is the current six-time world champion and nine-time medalist. Similarly, he has won three Pan American Games gold medals and four Pan American championships. In addition, he is a four-time US Open national freestyle champion. He has also made 11 appearances on the United States World or Olympic teams.

Similarly, Burroughs won two NCAA Division I folkstyle championships with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, including the Dan Hodge Trophy (similar to the Heisman Trophy) in 2012.

Burroughs set an American record by winning gold at the 2022 World Wrestling Championships, giving him his seventh Olympic and World Championship gold medal.

Jordan Burroughs: Net worth, Salary

Jordan has an estimated net worth of $5 million. Furthermore, the majority of his earnings came from competing in professional wrestling events.

Jordan also earns money from sponsors such as Asics, Resilite, Bridgestone, Comcast, Ralph Lauren, Athletic Brewing, and USA Wrestling.

Jordan Burroughs Rumors, Controversy

Jordan has not been involved with any speculations or issues that could jeopardize his career. Jordan also avoids the media and any controversial behavior or events that could harm his reputation.

Jordan Burroughs: Body features, Height, Weight

Jordan stands 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighs 79 kg, but his specific physique dimensions are unavailable.

Similarly, Jordan has black hair and brown eyes, but his clothing and shoe sizes are unavailable.

Social media

Jordan is quite popular on social media, he is very active on Instagram,

Jordan has 921k Instagram followers and runs the account @alliseeisgold. His Twitter username, @alliseeisgold, has 254.2 k followers. Jordan’s Facebook page has 121k  followers.

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