The 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist Greco-Roman wrestling (120kg division), defeating Aleksandr Karelin of Russia. Prior to this loss, Karelin had not lost a match in 13 years and had not allowed a point to an opponent in 6 years.
Three-time US national champion in 1995, 1997, and 2001.
2004 Olympic bronze medalist.
Inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2010.
A contestant in Pride Fighting Championships. (October 2004)