Jordan Burroughs—a name that has dazzled the world and left audiences in awe time and time again. Who could forget his iconic victory at the London 2012 Olympics, or the career-defining moment at the 2011 World Wrestling Championships? With six world titles and a collection of Pan-American Games golds, Burroughs has etched his name into the annals of wrestling history.

His journey, which began humbly in Sicklerville, has evolved into a legendary saga on the global stage, synonymous with resilience, raw talent, and an unyielding drive. But as 2024 looms, a pressing question hangs in the air: Has this remarkable journey come to an end? After a storied career filled with 12 historic trials, will the world see Jordan Burroughs return to the mat for one final bow? Fans everywhere are holding their breath, eager to see if the wrestling icon has one more chapter left to write.

Jordan is all Set to Compete at Omaha

Jordan Burroughs has no intention of leaving the global stage any time soon! The world will be seeing him and his wonders yet again at the 2024 World Team Trials in Omaha. This is not yet another chapter in Jordan’s books, but a historic one that will be remembered. At 35, Jordan will be the oldest contender in the 74kg bracket! This is a feat only achieved by a determination that is set in stone and an endurance that is ineffable.

The trials in Omaha will also be a stepping stone to sealing his spot on his third Olympic team. The trial is not just unique because of his longevity. He will be battling some of the most formidable wrestlers in their peak form including Jason Nolf and Quincy Monday. Jordan has a history of bad trials as well. In the 2024 Paris Olympic trials, Jordan blazed through the challenge tournament. He took down Pan American champion Alex Facundo and U20 World champion Mitchell Mesenbrink. But unfortunately at the last moment,  three-time NCAA champion Nolf defeated Burroughs, leaving him out of the Paris run. But his series of unfortunate trials doesn’t end there! Jordan had faced a series of unexpected setbacks at the 2016 Summer Olympics. It began with an emotionally charged quarterfinal match against Aniuar Geduev ending in a 2-3 loss.

Jordan seems to love challenging himself because he doesn’t stop here. He is making a weight cut and dropping from 79kg to 74kg. Jordan has been competing in the 79kg category since the beginning of fall. This move has the potential to significantly affect his performance. In the 74kg category, there are also players like Kyle Dake who have ruled for over a decade. With multiple NCAA championships, Vincenzo Joseph is also in the mix of competitors. The trial competition, if anything is tougher than ever.

The Making of Jordan

Jordan Burroughs’ is no less tough! And his rise to the global arena is a testament to it. Jordan’s journey began at Winslow Township High School, where he had an impressive high-school trajectory. He won the state championship during his time here, which put him on the radar for global glory! He soon transitioned to collegiate sports and continued his journey at the University of Nebraska. Jordan proved himself here with a NCAA Championships in 2011. Followed by the Big 12 Championships in 2010 as well as 2011! Months after his collegiate journey, he seamlessly transitioned to International wrestling. He walked onto the world stage with a bang, winning Gold at the 2011 World Wrestling Championship. This was the precursor to his Olympic journey!

In the 2012 Olympics, he won Gold in the 74kg weight class. The World Championships add a whole new level of richness to his story. It also tells a tale of versatility. Jordan kicked off his temple run of Golds in 2011 in Istanbul, Turkey 74 kg, followed by 2013 in Budapest, Hungary 74 kg. And last but not least yet again another Gold in 2015 in Las Vegas, USA (74 kg) and in 2017 in Paris, France (74 kg). But he switched up in 2021, moving to 79kg. His performance, however, did not falter, he went on to win Gold in Oslo and 2022 Belgrade as well.

But what sets Jordan apart is not just his stack of medals but also his colossal combination of technique and talent. One cannot talk about Jordan without mentioning his “Double Leg Takedown,” that have left many opponents scrambling. Now all that is left to see is, will this legend continue to astonish the world? History tells us, his story is far from over.