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Lou Rosselli

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Lou Rosselli
Current position
TitleAssistant coach
TeamPittsburgh
ConferenceACC
Biographical details
Born(1970-07-13)July 13, 1970
New York, New York, U.S.
Playing career
1989–1993Edinboro
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1995–1998Edinboro (Volunteer assistant)
1998–2006Edinboro (assistant)
2006–2009Ohio State (assistant)
2009–2016Ohio State (AHC)
2016–2023Oklahoma
2024–presentPittsburgh (assistant)
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Big 12 (2021)
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Cup
Gold medal – first place 1997 Stillwater 54 kg
Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place 1998 Winnipeg 54 kg
Silver medal – second place 2000 Cali 54 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Edinboro Fighting Scots
NCAA Division I Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1993 Ames 118 lb

Lou Rosselli (born July 13, 1970) is an American former wrestler. He competed in the men's freestyle 52 kg at the 1996 Summer Olympics.[1] From 2016 to 2023 he was the head wrestling coach at the University of Oklahoma.[2][3] Before his time with the Sooners, Rosselli was an associate head coach at Ohio State University.

Wrestling career

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Rosselli attended Royalton-Hartland High School in Middleport, New York, where he was a four-time state qualifier and two-time NYSPHSAA champion. In 1986 he won the title in the 98 pound weight class, two years later he won his second title at 112 pounds. After 5 years of varsity wrestling, Rosselli continued his career at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, where he saw continued success. He won the PSAC championship in the 118-pound weight class three times, additionally qualifying for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships each year from 1989 to 1991. Post-college, Rosselli won the U.S. Open championship in 1995, 1996, and 1999. He also qualified and competed in the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia. Here he won matches against Amiran Kardanov of Greece and Constantin Corduneanu of Romania. He was forced to withdraw from the tournament in the fourth round after breaking his arm in the match against Corduneanu.[4][5] In 2024, he was hired as an assistant coach at Pittsburgh.[6]

Lou Rosselli Day

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On Thursday, January 11, 1996, the Mayor Don Piedmont of Middleport proclaimed "Lou Rosselli Day" in honor of their home grown Olympian as he departed for Atlanta.[7] A banner urging him to "go for the gold" hung above main street, and every shop window held posters wishing him luck.

References

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  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Lou Rosselli Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved May 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "Lou Rosselli - Head Coach - Wrestling Coaches". University of Oklahoma. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
  3. ^ Houck, Michael (April 5, 2023). "Lou Rosselli resigns from OU". Team USA Wrestling. Archived from the original on June 4, 2023. Retrieved July 2, 2023.
  4. ^ "Lou Rosselli – Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame". July 25, 2012. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  5. ^ "Lou Rosselli Wrestling Camp | University of Oklahoma | Norman, OK". www.rosselliwrestling.com. Retrieved April 25, 2022.
  6. ^ "Lou Rosselli Hired as Pitt Wrestling Assistant Coach". University of Pittsburgh athletics. May 9, 2024. Retrieved June 30, 2024.
  7. ^ "Middleport Proclaims 'Lou Rosselli Day'". Medina Journal-Register. July 12, 1996. Retrieved July 11, 2024.
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