American pride surges when we see our athletes winning on the world stage. The Living the Dream Medal Fund incentivizes and rewards our best wrestlers to train and compete for multiple Olympic cycles.
Awards
Wrestlers on USA’s World and Olympic teams who win gold, silver or bronze medals are rewarded with funds that give them the means to train, start a family, and continue to inspire the American public as sports icons.
- Gold
- Silver
- Bronze
Worlds
- $50,000
- $25,000
- $15,000
Olympics
- $250,000
- $50,000
- $25,000
Results
USA is consistently at the top of the podium in World and Olympic competition. Since inception of the award in 2009, the number of medals won has increased with each Olympic cycle – 14 for the 2012 London quad, 22 through the 2016 Rio games, and an astounding 44 for the Tokyo Olympic cycle. In 2022, the Men’s and Women’s freestyle teams combined to win 15 medals and set a new record for American medals won at the World Championships.
Be There When It Happens
As a Steward of the Living the Dream Medal Fund, you get behind the scenes access and unique experiences with the athletes.
- Travel with the team around the world as part of the USA Wrestling fan experience
- Get backstage VIP access at USA Wrestling events
- Attend training camp with the team
- Tour the Olympic Training Center
- Receive two tickets to Final X
- Wear the same USA Wrestling swag as the athletes
- Present the Big Checks to the medalists
- Invitation to all Victory Tour events
America’s Best
Awards are given to medalists in all three Olympic wrestling styles – Greco Roman, Men’s Freestyle and Women’s Freestyle, creating new opportunities to promote wrestling and role models for America’s youth.
100% of Funds Go to the Athletes
There is no overhead, administration or marketing budget derived from this fund. Every dollar goes to the athletes.
Join the Team
The fund is supported by the U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Wrestling, and a who’s who of individual stewards. Join this elite group to grow wrestling and promote America’s best.
Dave Barry
Andy Barth
Wes Battle
Jim Bennett
Dave Bunning
Jamie Dinan
Jim Esposito
Bill Hessert
Taylor Lukof
Art Martori Family
Eric Minnick
Hans Morris
Jason Mundt
Mike Novogratz
Paul Shiverick
Rich Tavoso
Jeff Waters
Contributions Are Tax Deductible
Your donations support the Olympic movement and are tax deductible. Please consult your tax advisor.
USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for Wrestling in the United States and is responsible for the development of amateur wrestling at all age levels including National, World, and Olympic teams. USAW is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID # 36-2667348.
To Become a Steward
Contact:
Lorraine Rorabaugh
LRorabaugh@USAWrestling.org
719-322-6586
