Date of Birth: August 16, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Biography
Rulon Gardner is an American former Greco-Roman wrestler who gained international fame after winning a gold medal in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Born and raised in Afton, Wyoming, Rulon came from a farming family where hard work and perseverance were part of daily life. His wrestling career began in high school, and he continued to excel at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Gardner’s most notable achievement came when he defeated the heavily favored Alexander Karelin, who had been undefeated for 13 years, in the 2000 Olympics. Gardner’s victory remains one of the greatest upsets in wrestling history. After his wrestling career, he ventured into various fields, including motivational speaking and reality television.
5 Interesting Facts about Rulon Gardner
1. Rulon Gardner survived a plane crash in 2007.
2. He lost a toe to frostbite after being stranded overnight in subzero temperatures while snowmobiling in 2002.
3. Gardner appeared on the reality TV show “The Biggest Loser” in 2011.
4. He won a bronze medal in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
5. Rulon published an autobiography titled “Never Stop Pushing” in 2004.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Rulon Gardner
1. “Never stop pushing, never stop fighting. It’s not over until you win.”
2. “Life is about overcoming obstacles and never giving up.”
3. “The only limits we have are the ones we place on ourselves.”
4. “Adversity introduces a man to himself.”
5. “Success is not about winning. It’s about never giving up.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Rulon Gardner’s highest net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.
Children
As of the latest available information, Rulon Gardner does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Rulon Gardner Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rulon_Gardner
2. [Rulon Gardner’s Olympic Profile](https://www.olympic.org/rulon-gardner
5. [Rulon Gardner’s Motivational Speaking Profile](https://www.speakers.com/Speaker/Rulon-Gardner
