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Which Canadian won the bronze medal in the Men's Olympic Freestyle wrestling?

Chris Rinke. Due to the boycott, there were a limited number of contestants in this weight class.

What colour singlet did Chris Rinke wear during the Olympics?

red. He wore red as he represented Canada.

Which country had the most wrestlers in the 1984 Olympics?

USA. USA was the host country.

What type of surgery did Chris Rinke have just 2 weeks prior to the Olympics?

knee surgery. Rinke had minor knee surgery to remove cartilage.

How long did Chris Rinke train for before winning his bronze medal at the 84 Olympics?

8 years. Rinke had been involved in wrestling all his life.

What was Chris Rinke's unusual training technique that separated him from the rest of the contestants?

punching meat. Rinke was actually a butcher for 2 years from 1980 to 1982.

What feature on Chris Rinke's head is permanently disfigured due to his years of wrestling?

ears. 'Cauliflower ears' are an unfortunate side-effect of wrestling, almost a 'badge of honour'.

How old was Chris Rinke when he won bronze?

22. Rinke had just missed qualifying for the Men's Team in 1980 as a teenager.

Chris Rinke won his opening match at the Olympics?

True.

What is Chris Rinke's middle name?

Hector. His grandfather's name was Hector.