About Ronald Finley
Lived 1940 – 2016 (aged 75). Ronald Finley was an American amateur wrestler.
Ronald "Ron" Finley (December 10, 1940 – July 5, 2016) was an American wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman featherweight division at the 1964 Summer Olympics. In college, he wrestled for Oregon State and was an NCAA runner-up in 1961. Finley also served as head coach of the University of Oregon wrestling program from 1971 to 1998. He was the U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling head coach at the 1984 Summer Olympics, which featured four medalists, including gold medalists Jeff Blatnick and Steve Fraser.
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Who was Ronald Finley?
American amateur wrestler (1940–2016)
When was Ronald Finley born?
Ronald Finley was born on 10 December 1940 in Huntington Park.
When did Ronald Finley die?
Ronald Finley died on 5 July 2016 in Coburg, Oregon.
What was Ronald Finley's occupation?
Ronald Finley was an amateur wrestler.
What nationality was Ronald Finley?
Ronald Finley was American.
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