18K Followers, 4,767 Following, 2,249 Posts - Kenny Monday (@boo.monday) on Instagram: "Head Wrestling Coach @MorganStateU 1988 Olympic Gold Medalist. 92 Olympic Silver 1989 …

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 …

This iconic photograph was taken in 1988 when Dave Schultz spontaneously carried Kenny Monday around the mat after Kenny made history as the first Black wrestler to win an Olympic …

Aug 29, 2023 · Utilizing his signature lateral-drop takedown, Monday amassed four state high school championships at four different weights with a nearly perfect record of 140-0-1. This …

For his dual achievements as a stellar wrestler at every level and for his encouragement of youth wrestling, Kenny Monday is honored as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall …

UNITED STATES - JUNE 06: Wrestling: US Olympic Trials, Kenny Monday in freestyle action vs Greg Elinsky, Pittsburgh, PA 6/6/1992 (Photo by George Tiedemann/Sports Illustrated via …

Monday was a 1980 graduate of Tulsa's Booker T. Washington High School and a 1984 graduate of Oklahoma State University (OSU). Competing in the 163-pound weight class, he was a …

Mar 10, 2025 · Kenny Monday, the first Black wrestler to win an Olympic gold medal, is reviving Morgan State's wrestling program as the head coach. Under his leadership, the team doubled …

He also has a collage featuring photos from Monday’s Olympic career. But it’s still easy to trace the roots of Monday’s now-legendary wrestling career. Just look into the front room.

A National Champion at Oklahoma State University, Monday had 3 Olympic appearances, highlighted with a gold medal in 1988 and a World Gold Medal in 1989. In addition to …