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(Redirected from Harry Lester (wrestler)) American Greco-Roman wrestler

Justin Lester
Justin Lester in 2012
Personal information
Born (1983-09-30) September 30, 1983 (age 41)
Akron, Ohio, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight66 kg (146 lb)
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2006 Guangzhou 66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Baku 66 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2007 Rio de Janeiro 66 kg

Justin "Harry" Lester (born September 30, 1983) is a Greco-Roman wrestler from the United States who won bronze medals at the 2006 and 2007 World Championships. He competed at the 2012 Olympics and finished in seventh place.

In April 2019, Lester was placed on unpaid administrative leave from his position as a wrestling coach at St. Vincent-St. Mary High School following allegations of a sexual relationship with a high school student Lester coached. In July 2019, Lester was charged with sexual battery, a third degree felony.

References

  1. Justin Lester. sports-reference.com
  2. Mills, Emily (April 10, 2019). "St. V-M wrestling coach placed on unpaid leave after alleged relationship with student". Akron Beacon Journal.
  3. "Olympic wrestler, Ohio high-school coach charged over alleged sex with student". The Columbus Dispatch. July 7, 2019.

External links

2012 USA Olympic Wrestling Team
Men's Greco-Roman
Women's freestyle
Men's freestyle
Men's Greco-Roman coaches
Women's freestyle coaches
Men's freestyle coaches


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