Ross Flood

For the New Zealand boccia player, see Ross Flood (boccia).

Ross Flood
Flood pictured far right on podium
Personal information
Full nameAaron Ross Flood
Born(1910-12-28)December 28, 1910
Braman, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 1995(1995-05-23) (aged 84)
Stillwater, Oklahoma, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma A&M
TeamUSA
Coached byEdward C. Gallagher
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal – second place 1936 Berlin 56 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing Oklahoma A&M
NCAA Championships
Gold medal – first place 1933 Bethlehem 126 lb
Gold medal – first place 1934 Ann Arbor 126 lb
Gold medal – first place 1935 Bethlehem 126 lb

Aaron Ross Flood (December 28, 1910 – May 23, 1995) was an American wrestler who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936, he won a silver medal in the freestyle bantamweight (56 kg) competition. Flood was born in Braman, Oklahoma and died in Stillwater, Oklahoma. In 1978, Flood was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[1]

References

  1. ^ Ross Flood. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 18, 2022.


Stub icon 1 Stub icon 2

This article about an Olympic medalist of the United States is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

Stub icon 1 Stub icon 2

This biographical article relating to an American sport wrestler or wrestling coach is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.