About Jon Rønningen
Born 1962. Jon Rønningen is a Norwegian amateur wrestler.
Jon Rønningen (born 28 November 1962 in Oslo) is a former Norwegian wrestler and a member of Kolbotn IL (one of the largest sports clubs in Norway). He won a total of nine medals in international championships and was the third Norwegian to win two individual Summer Olympic gold medals, winning gold at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea and the 1992 Olympics in Barcelona, Spain. His brother Lars Rønningen was also a highly accomplished wrestler.
In his 2017 book Hode i klemme (lit. In a headlock), Rønningen revealed that he has struggled with depression all through his life and has attempted suicide.
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Who is Jon Rønningen?
Olympic wrestler
When was Jon Rønningen born?
Jon Rønningen was born on 28 November 1962 in Oslo.
What is Jon Rønningen's occupation?
Jon Rønningen is an amateur wrestler.
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Jon Rønningen is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Jon Rønningen. https://biography.guide/jon-ronningen/
MLA: "Jon Rønningen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jon-ronningen/.
Chicago: "Jon Rønningen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/jon-ronningen/.
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