Thursday, February 5, 2026

Lee Kemp

Photo: Tony Rotundo

Lee Kemp was a middleweight freestyle wrestler for the United States in the late 1970’s to 1980’s. Kemp has a very prosperous career as he was able to claim 3 World titles and a bronze medal as well.

Kemp did not get a shot to go for Olympic Gold in 1980 with the United States boycotting the Moscow Olympics.

Lee Kemp’s son Adam is currently a division 1 wrestler at Cal Poly.

Accolades:

Worlds-

1978 World Champion (74kg)

1979 World Champion (74kg)

1981 World Bronze Medalist (74kg)

1982 World Champion (74kg)

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