Melvin Douglas (wrestler)

Melvin Douglas
Personal information
Full nameMelvin L. Douglas III
Born (1963-08-21) August 21, 1963
Topeka, Kansas, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma
ClubSunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
1993 Toronto90 kg
1989 Martigny82 kg
1994 Istanbul90 kg
1995 Atlanta90 kg
Pan American Games
1995 Mar del Plata90 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma Sooners
NCAA Division I Championships
1985 Oklahoma City177 lb
1986 Iowa City177 lb

Melvin L. Douglas III (born August 21, 1963) of Topeka, Kansas is an American wrestler who was the 1993 World Champion, and made six World championship teams for the United States, including appearances at two Olympic games, and was a two-time NCAA Division I Champion for the University of Oklahoma. In 2013, Douglas was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.