WWE HOFer Kurt Angle Commemorates 30th Anniversary Of Olympic Gold Medal Victory

By Brie Coder
WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle enjoys a cold one (a tall glass of milk) with The Street Profits after their tag team match on "WWE Raw." WWE

Three decades ago, Kurt Angle achieved something most never reach: winning an Olympic gold medal. Recently, the WWE Hall of Famer celebrated the 30th anniversary of receiving that coveted prize, and what that defining moment taught him about his triumphant career: never bet against yourself, even with "a broken freaking neck."

"It's hard to believe that it's been three decades since I stood on that podium, proudly winning the Gold Medal against Abbas Jadidi," Angle wrote on X [formerly known as Twitter] on Friday. "I grew up a laborer's son from Dormont Pittsburgh, I never imagined my dreams would ever come true. This journey has taught me that discipline beats excuses every time. All you need is a dream, and anything is possible. I didn't just represent my hometown and my college, I proudly wore the colors of the United States of America on my heart, driven by blood, sweat, tears, and even a broken neck. Looking back, if I had the chance to do it all over again, my answer would always be a resounding LET'S GO! Here's to every athlete dreaming big....never give up, keep pushing, and make your dreams a reality!"

Angle turned his Olympic career into a must-see exhibition in professional wrestling, conquering both WWE and TNA while overcoming personal battles with addiction. The former four-time WWE and six-time TNA world champion now offers his analysis to Real American Freestyle Wrestling as its commentator and partner.

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