Lindsey Durlacher

Lindsey Durlacher (September 14, 1974 – June 4, 2011) was an American Greco-Roman wrestler, mixed martial arts fighter, and judo athlete whose career highlight was a bronze medal at the 2006 World Championships in Greco-Roman at 55 kg. Durlacher was also a member of the 2007 United States Greco-Roman World Champion Team. As a collegiate wrestler, he was a two-time NCAA All-American at Illinois.

Early life Durlacher was Jewish, and was born in Evanston, Illinois. He attended Riley Elementary School in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and Cooper Middle School in Buffalo Grove.

Wrestling career He was a graduate of Buffalo Grove High School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, going 44–0–1 in his senior year and winning a state title. He later coached and mentored students at Buffalo Grove. He was a two-time All-American at the University of Illinois.

Durlacher was also assistant coach at the University of Illinois, Northwestern, Northern Illinois University, and the U.S. Naval Academy. Durlacher's second fight was on November 9, 2002, defeating Gjermund Larsen by unanimous decision. His third and final fight was on October 15, 2005, defeating Richard Hess by TKO in the first round.

Judo career At the Maccabiah Games in 2009, Durlacher was the flag bearer for the US team and competed in judo at 60 kg. Durlacher lost his opening match to eventual champion Yoav Shemesh (ISR) by ippon. In the bronze medal match, Durlacher lost by ippon to Felipe Kitadai (BRA), a fifth-place finisher at the 2008 Junior World Championships and future Olympic bronze medalist.

Death Durlacher suffered a broken sternum in a snowmobile accident in February 2011. Durlacher had surgery for the injury in June 2011. He died at the age of 36 in his sleep on June 4, 2011, three days after his surgery, at his home in Denver, Colorado.

Hall of Fame He is a member of the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Hall of Fame. In October 2016, Lindsey was inducted into the Greco-Roman Wrestling Hall of Fame in a ceremony in Minneapolis, MN.

Mixed martial arts record Win

Richard Hess TKO (Submission to Punches) SF 13 - Rocky Mountain Sportfight

Denver, Colorado, United States Win

Gjermund Larsen Decision (Unanimous) MIFTW - Prove Yourself

Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Loss

Miguel Torres Decision (Unanimous) IHC 4 - Armageddon

Hammond, Indiana, United States