Mark Kerr Wrestling Record

While an NCAA Division I title eluded him by the slimmest of margins—finishing as a national runner-up three times—his consistency at the highest weight class was remarkable. He was a three-time EIWA (Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association) champion and finished his collegiate career with an impressive win-loss record, pinning a significant number of his opponents.

: Kerr narrowly missed making the 1996 U.S. Olympic Team, ultimately losing to Kurt Angle , the eventual gold medalist. Throughout their careers, the two wrestled a total of eight times, finishing with an even 4–4 head-to-head record . Submission Wrestling Dominance (ADCC) mark kerr wrestling record

After three years of missing the podium, Kerr dominated the 190-pound field in 1992. While an NCAA Division I title eluded him

Perhaps the most impressive statistic in Kerr’s wrestling ledger is his performance at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. In both 1992 and 1996, Kerr reached the finals of the trials, coming heartbreakingly close to making the Olympic team. In 1992, he lost a close decision to the legendary Bruce Baumgartner, arguably the greatest American heavyweight wrestler of all time. In 1996, he again fell to Baumgartner in the best-of-three finals. While Kerr never became an Olympian, his ability to push Baumgartner—a four-time Olympic medalist—to the limit speaks volumes about his skill. His overall career freestyle record is estimated to be over 150 wins against fewer than 30 losses, a winning percentage that rivals many Olympic medalists. Olympic Team, ultimately losing to Kurt Angle ,