Jon Rønningen (born November 28, 1962, in

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) is a former Norwegian

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and a member of Kolbotn IL (one of the largest sports clubs in

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). He won a total of nine medals in international championships and was the third Norwegian to win two individual Summer Olympic gold medals, winning gold at the

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and the 1992 Olympics in

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. His brother Lars Rønningen was also a highly accomplished wrestler. In his 2017 book ''Hode i klemme'' (lit. ''In a headlock''), Rønningen revealed that he has struggled with depression all through his life and has attempted suicide.

References

Profile at FILA Wrestling Database

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