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Olympic Greco-Roman coach and past World Team member James Johnson, 61, has passed away

BY GARY ABBOTT, USA WRESTLING | SEPT. 09, 2019, 
USA Wrestling has received word that 2012 Olympic Greco-Roman coach and past World Team member James Johnson of Phoenix, Ariz., has passed away at age 61. Johnson was a 2012 U.S. Olympic Team coach in Greco-Roman in London, England, a World Team coach in 2011, and member of numerous other World and Olympic team coaching staffs. Johnson has served over 15 years as the head Greco-Roman coach for the internationally respected Sunkist Kids club. As an athlete, Johnson competed on two U.S. Senior World Teams in Greco-Roman (1993 and 1994).
Known by most people as JJ, he was not only respected for his coaching ability, and also very well-liked across the USA and the world for his friendly, caring approach to life. Although Johnson was soft-spoken, he was always smiling and laughing and bringing joy to those around him. “Our heart breaks for JJ’s family and friends. He has been a long-time contributor to USA Wrestling and the American Greco-Roman effort. He was an inspiring athlete, exceptional coach and all-around great person. His presence and impact will be greatly missed by our sport,” said USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender. Rest of the story at
https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/September/09/James-Johnson-passed-away?fbclid=IwAR3GUl7y_J_AeO7D8NOBTBsK9CNF_0bEniqRx1e_CnE3BzxWlh8LzfEZ5yQ&mc_cid=98b1387d98&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b

September 10, 2019 - Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized