Justin Ruiz

Justin Ruiz
Personal information
Born (1979-02-16) February 16, 1979
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event
Greco-Roman
College teamNebraska
ClubNew York Athletic Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place2005 Budapest96 kg
World Cup
Silver medal – second place2003 Almaty96 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place2007 Rio de Janeiro96 kg
Silver medal – second place2003 Santo Domingo96 kg
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place2007 San Salvador96 kg
Gold medal – first place2008 Colorado Springs96 kg
Gold medal – first place2010 Monterrey96 kg
Gold medal – first place2011 Rionegro96 kg
Bronze medal – third place2012 Colorado Springs96 kg

Justin Ruiz (born February 16, 1979) is an American former Greco-Roman wrestler. He represented the United States in Greco-Roman wrestling six-times at the World Wrestling Championships. At the 2005 World Championships, he earned a bronze medal at 96 kg.[1] He was a member of the 2007 United States Greco-Roman World Champion Team. Ruiz was also a two-time Pan American Games medalist, winning gold at 96 kg in 2007.

Wrestling career

Ruiz wrestled at Taylorsville High School in Taylorsville, Utah, where he was a three-time Utah state champion.[2] He then attended the University of Nebraska, where he was a two-time NCAA wrestling All-American.[3]

Following college, he made the transition to competing in Greco-Roman wrestling full-time.[4] Ruiz won a bronze medal at 96 kg at the 2005 World Championships. Along with that, he was a six-time USA World Team member, ten-time USA National Team member, two-time Olympic alternate, two-time USA Greco-Roman Wrestler of the Year, four-time Pan American Champion, a World Cup Silver Medalist, and a member of the 2007 USA Greco-Roman World Championship Team.[5]

Following his competitive career, Ruiz has continued to help support USA Wrestling, being named Director of Donor & Alumni Relations for USA Wrestling in 2022.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Hands, Timothy. (March 4, 2020). An Oral History of Justin Ruiz's Bronze at the 2005 Worlds. Five Point Move. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  2. ↑ Justin Ruiz - Wrestling 2002-03 - Huskers.com. huskers.com. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  3. ↑ Justin Ruiz. nwhof.org. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  4. ↑ Phipps, Erin. (January 18, 2006). FEATURE: Greco-Roman star Justin Ruiz builds from an October to remember with a World medal and marriage. USA Wrestling. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  5. ↑ Justin Ruiz - Assistant Coach, Wrestling. Utah Valley University Athletics. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
  6. ↑ Abbott, Gary. (November 9, 2022). Justin Ruiz named Director of Donor & Alumni Relations for USA Wrestling. USA Wrestling. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
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