About Jesse Thielke
Born 1992. Jesse Thielke is an American amateur wrestler.
Jesse David Thielke (born June 9, 1992) is an American Greco-Roman wrestler who competed at the 2016 Olympics. He finished with a record of 186-1, including a victory over eventual Dan Hodge Trophy winner Alex Dieringer.
College career He wrestled two seasons for the Wisconsin Badgers, before taking an Olympic redshirt in the 2015–2016 season.
International career He won the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials, defeating Spenser Mango in the semifinals and Ildar Hafizov in the finals.
Thielke qualified for the 2016 Olympics by finishing second and in the last qualifying spot at the 2016 World Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament 2. To qualify he came from behind in the quarterfinals and semifinals.
At the 2016 Olympics, Theilke defeated Mehdi Messaoudi of Morocco in the Round of 16, defeating Messaoudi 8-0. Thielke would then face Rovshan Bayramov, losing 8-0 to the former world champion and two-time Olympic silver medalist.
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Who is Jesse Thielke?
American Greco-Roman Wrestler
When was Jesse Thielke born?
Jesse Thielke was born on 9 June 1992 in Germantown.
What is Jesse Thielke's occupation?
Jesse Thielke is an amateur wrestler.
What nationality is Jesse Thielke?
Jesse Thielke is American.
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