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{{short description|American wrestler}}
{{short description|American wrestler (born 1961)}}
{{Infobox sportsperson
{{Infobox sportsperson
| name = Kenny Monday
| name = Kenny Monday
| image = Kenny Monday (53221829688) (cropped).jpg
| image =
| caption =
| caption = Monday in 2023
| nationality =
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|November 25, 1961}}
| birth_date = {{birth-date and age|November 25, 1961}}
| birth_place = [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], U.S.
| birth_place = [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], U.S.
| height = 5 ft 10 in
| weight = 74 kg
| country = United States
| sport = [[Wrestling]]
| event = [[Freestyle wrestling|Freestyle]] and [[Collegiate wrestling|Folkstyle]]
| collegeteam = [[Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling|Oklahoma State Cowboys]]
| club = [[Sunkist Kids|Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club]]
| team = USA
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| show-medals = yes
| show-medals = yes
| medaltemplates =
| medaltemplates = {{MedalSport | Men's [[freestyle wrestling]] }}
{{MedalSport | Men's [[wrestling]] }}
{{MedalCountry | the {{USA}} }}
{{MedalCountry | the {{USA}} }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Wrestling at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Wrestling at the Summer Olympics|Olympic Games]] }}
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{{MedalGold| [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Seoul]] | [[Wrestling at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 74 kg|Freestyle (– 74 kg)]]}}
{{MedalSilver| [[1992 Summer Olympics|1992 Barcelona]] | [[Wrestling at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 74 kg|Freestyle (– 74 kg)]]}}
{{MedalGold| [[1988 Summer Olympics|1988 Seoul]] | [[Wrestling at the 1988 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 74 kg|74 kg]]}}
{{MedalSilver| [[1992 Summer Olympics|1992 Barcelona]] | [[Wrestling at the 1992 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 74 kg|74 kg]]}}
{{MedalCompetition | [[World Wrestling Championships|World Championships]] }}
{{MedalGold | [[1989 World Wrestling Championships|1989 Martigny]] | 74 kg }}
{{MedalSilver | [[1991 World Wrestling Championships|1991 Varna]] | 74 kg }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Pan American Games]] }}
{{MedalCompetition | [[Pan American Games]] }}
{{MedalGold| [[1991 Pan American Games|1991 Havana]] | [[Wrestling at the 1991 Pan American Games|Freestyle (– 74 kg)]]}}
{{MedalGold| [[1991 Pan American Games|1991 Havana]] | [[Wrestling at the 1991 Pan American Games|74 kg]]}}
{{MedalSport | [[Collegiate wrestling|Collegiate Wrestling]]}}
{{MedalCountry|the [[Oklahoma State Cowboys wrestling|Oklahoma State Cowboys]]}}
{{MedalCompetition|[[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Division I Championships]]}}
{{MedalGold|[[1984 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|1984 East Rutherford]]|150 lb}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1983 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|1983 Oklahoma City]]|150 lb}}
{{MedalSilver|[[1982 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|1982 Ames]]|150 lb}}
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}}


'''Kenny Dale Monday''' (born November 25, 1961 in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]]) is an [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] gold medalist and three-time [[All-American]] [[Sport wrestling|wrestler]] from [[Oklahoma State University]]. He began wrestling at age six at a [[YMCA]] after-school program and grew up idolizing Olympic wrestler [[Wayne Wells (wrestler)|Wayne Wells]]. He is a 3X Olympian.
'''Kenny Dale Monday''' (born November 25, 1961) is an [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] gold medalist and three-time [[All-American]] [[Sport wrestling|wrestler]] from [[Oklahoma State University]]. He began wrestling at age six at a [[YMCA]] after-school program and grew up idolizing Olympic wrestler [[Wayne Wells (wrestler)|Wayne Wells]]. Monday is a three-time Olympian.


Monday attended [[Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, Oklahoma)]], where he won four state titles and the 1977 Junior National championship. He never lost a match from seventh grade through the end of high school and finished with a record of 140-0-1.
Monday attended [[Booker T. Washington High School (Tulsa, Oklahoma)|Booker T. Washington High School]] in [[Tulsa, Oklahoma]], where he won four state titles and the 1977 Junior National championship. He never lost a match from seventh grade through the end of high school and finished with a record of 140–0–1.


As an All-American at OSU, Monday won the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] title in 1984 at 150 pounds. His collegiate record of 121-12-2 contributed to the Cowboys winning two Big Eight titles. He won the 1989 World Championship and a series of USA Freestyle championships in 1985, 1988, 1991, and 1996. He won the Olympic Championship in 1988 in a 5-2 overtime win against the [[Soviet Union]]'s [[Adlan Varaev]].
As an All-American at OSU, Monday won the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] title in 1984 at 150 pounds. His collegiate record of 121–12–2 contributed to the Cowboys winning two Big Eight titles. He won the 1989 World Championship and a series of USA Freestyle championships in 1985, 1988, 1991, and 1996. He won the Olympic Championship in 1988 in a 5–2 overtime win against the [[Soviet Union]]'s [[Adlan Varaev]].


Monday was a silver medalist in the 1992 Olympics and placed sixth in the 1996 [[1996 Summer Olympics|Atlanta Summer Olympics]]. He is a member of the [[National Wrestling Hall of Fame]].
Monday was a silver medalist in the 1992 Olympics and placed sixth in the 1996 [[1996 Summer Olympics|Atlanta Summer Olympics]]. In 2001, Monday was inducted into the [[National Wrestling Hall of Fame]] as a Distinguished Member.<ref>[https://nwhof.org/hall_of_fame/bio/377 Kenny Monday]. ''National Wrestling Hall of Fame''. Retrieved September 18, 2022.</ref>


On March 28, 1997 Monday competed in a [[mixed martial arts]] bout defeating John Lewis by TKO in round two at Extreme fighting 4, which was held in [[Des Moines, Iowa]].
On March 28, 1997, Monday competed in a [[mixed martial arts]] bout defeating John Lewis by TKO in round two at Extreme Fighting 4, which was held in [[Des Moines, Iowa]].


Monday has also worked as the wrestling coach with the [[Blackzilians]], a [[mixed martial arts]] camp based in [[Boca Raton, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/4/5/4186222/olympic-wrestling-legend-kenny-monday-joins-blackzilian-camp-ufc-mma|title=Olympic wrestling legend, Kenny Monday joins the Blackzilian camp as wrestling coach |publisher=Bloody Elbow|accessdate= 2019-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/wrestling-coach-kenny-monday-let-go-by-backzilians-202945253.html|title=Wrestling coach Kenny Monday let go by 'Blackzilians' |publisher=Yahoo Sports|accessdate= 2019-12-16}}</ref> He is married to Sabrina Goodwin Monday (National Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics) and has three children; his sons Kennedy currently wrestles for the [[University of North Carolina]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goheels.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kennedy-monday/16242|title=Kennedy Monday |publisher=University of North Carolina Athletic Department|accessdate= 2019-12-16}}</ref> and, Quincy currently wrestles for Princeton University. Monday currently resides in North Carolina.
Monday has also worked as the wrestling coach with the [[Blackzilians]], a [[mixed martial arts]] camp based in [[Boca Raton, Florida]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2013/4/5/4186222/olympic-wrestling-legend-kenny-monday-joins-blackzilian-camp-ufc-mma|title=Olympic wrestling legend, Kenny Monday joins the Blackzilian camp as wrestling coach |date=5 April 2013 |publisher=Bloody Elbow|access-date= 2019-12-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/wrestling-coach-kenny-monday-let-go-by-backzilians-202945253.html|title=Wrestling coach Kenny Monday let go by 'Blackzilians' |date=21 May 2014 |publisher=Yahoo Sports|access-date= 2019-12-16}}</ref> He is married to Sabrina Goodwin Monday (National Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics) and has three children. Both his sons would become NCAA Division I wrestlers. His oldest son Kennedy wrestled for the [[University of North Carolina]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://goheels.com/sports/wrestling/roster/kennedy-monday/16242|title=Kennedy Monday |publisher=University of North Carolina Athletic Department|access-date= 2019-12-16}}</ref> and his younger son Quincy currently{{when|date=August 2023}} wrestles for [[Princeton University]]. Monday currently{{when|date=August 2023}} resides in [[North Carolina]].{{cn|date=August 2023}}

On August 15, 2022, Monday was announced as the head wrestling coach of the resurrected [[Morgan State University]] program that last competed in 1997.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://morganstatebears.com/news/2022/8/15/general-olympic-gold-medalist-selected-to-lead-revived-wrestling-program-at-morgan-state-university.aspx | title=Olympic Gold Medalist Selected to Lead Revived Wrestling Program at Morgan State University | date=15 August 2022 }}</ref>


==Mixed martial arts record==
==Mixed martial arts record==
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|{{no2}}Loss||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hume]] || Submission (ankle lock) || The Contenders|| October 11, 1997|| 1|| 0:45||
|{{no2}}Loss||{{flagicon|USA}} [[Matt Hume]] || Submission (toe hold) || The Contenders|| October 11, 1997|| 1|| 0:45||
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/kenny-monday-1.html}}
* {{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/kenny-monday-1.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418033547/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/mo/kenny-monday-1.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=2020-04-18}}
* [http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kenny-Monday-420 Sherdog]
* [http://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Kenny-Monday-420 Sherdog]


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Revision as of 18:27, 13 July 2024

Kenny Monday
Monday in 2023
Personal information
BornNovember 25, 1961 (1961-11-25) (age 62)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOklahoma State Cowboys
ClubSunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Olympic Games
Gold medal – first place 1988 Seoul 74 kg
Silver medal – second place 1992 Barcelona 74 kg
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 1989 Martigny 74 kg
Silver medal – second place 1991 Varna 74 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1991 Havana 74 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Oklahoma State Cowboys
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 1984 East Rutherford 150 lb
Silver medal – second place 1983 Oklahoma City 150 lb
Silver medal – second place 1982 Ames 150 lb

Kenny Dale Monday (born November 25, 1961) is an Olympic gold medalist and three-time All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State University. He began wrestling at age six at a YMCA after-school program and grew up idolizing Olympic wrestler Wayne Wells. Monday is a three-time Olympian.

Monday attended Booker T. Washington High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he won four state titles and the 1977 Junior National championship. He never lost a match from seventh grade through the end of high school and finished with a record of 140–0–1.

As an All-American at OSU, Monday won the NCAA title in 1984 at 150 pounds. His collegiate record of 121–12–2 contributed to the Cowboys winning two Big Eight titles. He won the 1989 World Championship and a series of USA Freestyle championships in 1985, 1988, 1991, and 1996. He won the Olympic Championship in 1988 in a 5–2 overtime win against the Soviet Union's Adlan Varaev.

Monday was a silver medalist in the 1992 Olympics and placed sixth in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. In 2001, Monday was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[1]

On March 28, 1997, Monday competed in a mixed martial arts bout defeating John Lewis by TKO in round two at Extreme Fighting 4, which was held in Des Moines, Iowa.

Monday has also worked as the wrestling coach with the Blackzilians, a mixed martial arts camp based in Boca Raton, Florida.[2][3] He is married to Sabrina Goodwin Monday (National Sales Director for Mary Kay Cosmetics) and has three children. Both his sons would become NCAA Division I wrestlers. His oldest son Kennedy wrestled for the University of North Carolina,[4] and his younger son Quincy currently[when?] wrestles for Princeton University. Monday currently[when?] resides in North Carolina.[citation needed]

On August 15, 2022, Monday was announced as the head wrestling coach of the resurrected Morgan State University program that last competed in 1997.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
1 match 1 win 0 losses
By knockout 1 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 1–0 John Lewis TKO (punches) Extreme fighting 4 March 28, 1997 2 4:23 Des Moines, Iowa, USA

Submission grappling record

KO PUNCHES
Result Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Notes
Loss United States Matt Hume Submission (toe hold) The Contenders October 11, 1997 1 0:45

See also

References

  1. ^ Kenny Monday. National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
  2. ^ "Olympic wrestling legend, Kenny Monday joins the Blackzilian camp as wrestling coach". Bloody Elbow. 5 April 2013. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  3. ^ "Wrestling coach Kenny Monday let go by 'Blackzilians'". Yahoo Sports. 21 May 2014. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  4. ^ "Kennedy Monday". University of North Carolina Athletic Department. Retrieved 2019-12-16.
  5. ^ "Olympic Gold Medalist Selected to Lead Revived Wrestling Program at Morgan State University". 15 August 2022.