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United States Adeline Gray is a decorated American freestyle wrestler, a two-time Olympian, and a six-time world champion. She embodies dedication and achievement, transitioning her athletic prowess into a platform for advocacy and inspiration.
As a member of Dollamur's Athlete Advisory Council, Gray tests Dollamur products, serves as a brand ambassador, and provides social media content periodically.
Adeline Gray first joined ASICS when she held two World Championship medals and had served as an alternate for the 2012 US women's wrestling team. She is also the first female wrestler to have her own signature shoe, the ASICS Aggressor 3 L.E. Adeline Gray wrestling shoe.
The Marines partnered with USA Wrestling, during which Adeline Gray participated in tours and expressed enjoyment of activities like flying in an Osprey.
Wrestle Like A Girl announced its partnership with FloSports, a leading sports streaming platform, as an Official Streaming Partner, with Adeline Gray being involved with Wrestle Like A Girl initiatives.
Born on January 15, 1991, in Denver, Colorado, Adeline Gray began her wrestling journey at the age of six, encouraged by her father. Despite early thoughts of pursuing soccer, her passion for wrestling solidified through her involvement with USA Wrestling and the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. A pivotal moment occurred when she met 2005 women’s world champion Iris Smith, witnessing the possibilities for women in wrestling and deepening her commitment to the sport. Gray continued to wrestle throughout high school, often competing on boys’ teams before women’s wrestling gained official recognition in many states and the Olympics.
Gray’s career is marked by significant accomplishments, including becoming a two-time Olympian, competing in the 2016 Rio de Janeiro and 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games. At the 2020 Tokyo Games, she earned a silver medal in the 76kg category. She has achieved six World Championship gold medals in various weight classes (67kg in 2012; 75kg in 2014, 2015; and 76kg in 2018, 2019, 2021), along with three World Championship bronze medals. In 2019, she made history as the first American wrestler to secure five world titles, further solidifying her status as a pioneer in the sport, followed by her sixth title in 2021. She also holds multiple Pan American Games and Pan American Championships medals, including golds in 2015 Pan American Games, and 2018, 2019, and 2021 Pan American Championships.
Beyond her athletic achievements, Adeline Gray is an advocate for women’s wrestling, addressing sexism and promoting equal recognition at elite levels. Her dedication extends to balancing her career as an elite athlete with motherhood, inspiring many as a role model. She notably became the first female wrestler to have her own signature shoe, the ASICS Aggressor 3 L.E. Adeline Gray wrestling shoe, highlighting her influence both on and off the mat. Gray continues to contribute to the wrestling community as an assistant women’s wrestling coach for Wyoming Seminary.
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