Jim Hazewinkel

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Jim Hazewinkel
Personal information
Full nameJames Arthur Hazewinkel
Born (1944-09-08) September 8, 1944 (age 79)
Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Home townAnoka, Minnesota, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Greco-Roman and Folkstyle
TeamUSA
Medal record
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the St. Cloud State Huskies
NAIA Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 1963 Bloomsburg 115 lb
Gold medal – first place 1964 Spearfish 115 lb
Gold medal – first place 1965 Terre Haute 123 lb
Gold medal – first place 1967 Lock Haven 123 lb

James Arthur "Jim" Hazewinkel (born September 8, 1944) is an American former wrestler who competed in the 1968 Summer Olympics and in the 1972 Summer Olympics in Greco-Roman wrestling. In college, Hazewinkel was a four-time NAIA wrestling champion at St. Cloud State College.[1] Born in Detroit, Michigan, he is the twin brother of David Hazewinkel and uncle of Sam Hazewinkel.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Hazewinkel brothers inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame. schuskies.com. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  2. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Jim Hazewinkel". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on July 10, 2015. Retrieved May 4, 2015.