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{{short description|American wrestler and coach}}
{{short description|American wrestler and coach}}
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{{Infobox sportsperson
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| name = Frank Molinaro
| name = Frank Molinaro
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| citizenship = United States
| citizenship = United States
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|12|27}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|12|27}}
| birth_place = [[Barnegat Township, New Jersey]]
| birth_place = [[Barnegat Township, New Jersey]], U.S.
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| residence = [[Tempe, Arizona]]
| education = [[Southern Regional High School]]
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| country = United States
| sport = [[Wrestling#Freestyle wrestling|Men's freestyle wrestling]]
| sport = [[Wrestling]]
| event = [[Freestyle wrestling|Freestyle]] and [[Collegiate wrestling|Folkstyle]]
| weight_class = {{convert|65|kg}}
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| collegeteam = Penn State
| collegeteam = [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|Penn State]]
| club = Titan Mercury WC
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| coach = [[Cael Sanderson]]
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{{MedalSport | Men's [[freestyle wrestling]]}}
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{{MedalCompetition|[[Wrestling World Cup|World Cup]]}}
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{{MedalSilver|[[2017 Wrestling World Cup - Men's freestyle|2017 Kermanshah]]|65 kg}}
{{Medal|Competition| [[Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Championships]]}}
{{Medal|Competition| [[Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Championships]]}}
{{MedalGold| 2016 Frisco|70 kg}}
{{MedalGold| 2016 Frisco|70 kg}}
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{{MedalSilver| 2019 New York|65 kg}}
{{MedalSilver| 2019 New York|65 kg}}
{{MedalCompetition|Dave Shultz Memorial International}}
{{MedalCompetition|Dave Shultz Memorial International}}
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{{MedalGold| 2019 Colorado Springs|70 kg}}
{{MedalGold| 2014 Colorado Springs (OW)|65 kg}}
{{MedalGold| 2014 Colorado Springs (OW)|65 kg}}
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{{MedalGold| 2019 Colorado Springs|70 kg}}
{{MedalCompetition|New York Athletic Club International}}
{{MedalCompetition|New York Athletic Club International}}
{{MedalGold| 2013 New York (OW)|65 kg}}
{{MedalGold| 2013 New York (OW)|65 kg}}
{{MedalCompetition|US Open Championships}}
{{MedalCompetition|US Open Championships}}
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{{MedalGold|2017 Las Vegas| 65 kg}}
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'''Frank Molinaro''' (born December 27, 1988) is a nationally recognized American wrestler and coach. He was the 2012 NCAA Champion with an undefeated season record of 33–0 at 149 pounds, helping him become a four-time NCAA Division I All-American.<ref name=flow>{{cite web |title=National Champion and 4X All-American Frank Molinaro to Join Rutgers Wrestling |url=http://www.flowrestling.org/article/11970-National-Champion-and-4X-All-American-Frank-Molinaro-to-Join-Rutgers-Wrestling |publisher=flowwrestling.org |accessdate=9 October 2013}}</ref> In 2016, Molinaro won the [[2016 United States Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]], earning the ability to qualify and represent the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics at 65 kg. Molinaro would finish the Rio Olympics in 5th place, after losing to Italy's Frank Chamizo Marquez in the bronze medal match 5–3.[9]
'''Frank Molinaro''' (born December 27, 1988) is an American [[Wrestling|wrestler]] and coach. He was the 2012 NCAA Champion with an undefeated season record of 33–0 at 149 lbs, helping him become a four-time NCAA Division I All-American at [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|Penn State]].<ref name=flow>{{cite web |title=National Champion and 4X All-American Frank Molinaro to Join Rutgers Wrestling |url=http://www.flowrestling.org/article/11970-National-Champion-and-4X-All-American-Frank-Molinaro-to-Join-Rutgers-Wrestling |publisher=flowwrestling.org |accessdate=9 October 2013}}</ref> In 2016, Molinaro won the [[2016 United States Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]], earning the ability to qualify and represent the United States at the [[2016 Summer Olympics]] at 65&nbsp;kg. Molinaro would finish the Rio Olympics in 5th place, after losing to Italy's Frank Chamizo Marquez in the bronze medal match 5–3.


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== College ===
=== College ===
After a redshirt season in his freshman year at [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|Penn State]], Molinaro claimed All-American honors four times, becoming the fifth Penn State wrestler to be a four time All-American. Molinaro was also a two-time Big Ten champion in 2011 and 2012.
After a redshirt season in his freshman year at [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|Penn State]], Molinaro claimed All-American honors four times, becoming the fifth Penn State wrestler to be a four time All-American. Molinaro was also a two-time Big Ten champion in 2011 and 2012.


At the 2012 Big Ten championships, Molinaro earned a pin and two technical falls on his way through the finals without giving up a point, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award.
At the 2012 Big Ten championships, Molinaro earned a pin and two technical falls on his way through the finals without giving up a point, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award.
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=== Professional ===
=== Professional ===


Molinaro is a Competing Member of the Association of Career Wrestlers. He is also currently pursuing an international wrestling career training with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. In 2017, Molinaro was hired as an assistant for the [[Virginia Tech Hokies|Virginia Tech]] wrestling program. He left in December 2018 to train at the Oklahoma Regional Training Center. After failing to qualify for the 2021 Olympic team due to a loss to Yianni Diakomihalis in the quarterfinals of the [[2016 United States Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]], Frank left his shoes on the mat signifying his retirement from competitive wrestling.
Molinaro is a Competing Member of the Association of Career Wrestlers. He is also currently pursuing an international wrestling career training with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. In 2017, Molinaro was hired as an assistant for the [[Virginia Tech Hokies|Virginia Tech]] wrestling program. He left in December 2018 to train at the Oklahoma Regional Training Center. After failing to qualify for the 2021 Olympic team due to a loss to [[Yianni Diakomihalis]] in the quarterfinals of the [[2016 United States Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]], Frank left his shoes on the mat signifying his retirement from competitive wrestling.


==International==
==International==
Molinaro won the gold medal in 2019 & 2014 at the Dave Shultz Memorial International, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award in 2014. Also in 2019, he won Silver at both the Continental Cup and the Bill Farrell International. In 2018 he won a bronze medal at the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin. In World Cup competition he took silver in 2017, and in 2016 during the Olympic year, Molinaro peaked at the right time becoming the 2016 World Cup Champion at 65 kg. going 4-0 for Team USA. At the Pan American Championships, Molinaro won the gold medal in 2016 and Bronze in 2014 for the United States.
Molinaro won the gold medal in 2019 & 2014 at the Dave Shultz Memorial International, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award in 2014. Also in 2019, he won Silver at both the Continental Cup and the Bill Farrell International. In 2018 he won a bronze medal at the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin. In World Cup competition he took silver in 2017, and in 2016 during the Olympic year, Molinaro peaked at the right time becoming the 2016 World Cup Champion at 65&nbsp;kg. going 4-0 for Team USA. At the Pan American Championships, Molinaro won the gold medal in 2016 and Bronze in 2014 for the United States.


Other International tournament results for Molinaro include, a silver medal at the 2016 Grand Prix of Germany, a gold medal at the 2015 Grand Prix of Spain, and a gold medal at the 2013 New York Athletic Club International, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award.
Other International tournament results for Molinaro include, a silver medal at the 2016 Grand Prix of Germany, a gold medal at the 2015 Grand Prix of Spain, and a gold medal at the 2013 New York Athletic Club International, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award.


*Molinaro is a five-time USA Freestyle National Team Member - (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2014).
*Molinaro is a five-time USA Freestyle National Team Member - (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2014).
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! University !! Position !! Start year !! End year !! Team Accomplishments !!
! University !! Position !! Start year !! End year !! Team Accomplishments !!
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| [[Arizona State Sun Devils wrestling|Arizona State University]] || Assistant Coach || 2020 || Current || 2021 & 2022 Pac-12 Champions / 2021 & 2022 NCAA - 4th Place
| [[Arizona State Sun Devils wrestling|Arizona State University]] || Assistant Coach || 2020 || Current || 2021, 2022 Pac-12 Champions / 2021, 2022 NCAA - 4th Place
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== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
Molinaro lives in Tempe, Arizona with his wife, Kera and three sons.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gorillahulk.com/about-us |title=About Frank Molinaro |accessdate=22 August 2016}}</ref>
Molinaro lives in Tempe, Arizona with his wife, Kera and three sons. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gorillahulk.com/about-us |title=About Frank Molinaro |accessdate=22 August 2016}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 23:53, 28 October 2024

Frank Molinaro
Molinaro at the 2016 Olympics
Personal information
CitizenshipUnited States
Born (1988-12-27) December 27, 1988 (age 36)
Barnegat Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Height5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)[1]
Weight149 lb (68 kg)[2]
SpouseKera Bolen
Websitewww.gorillahulk.com
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Weight class65 kilograms (143 lb)
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamPenn State
ClubNittany Lion Wrestling Club
Titan Mercury Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Coached byCael Sanderson
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 2017 Kermanshah Team
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Frisco 70 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Mexico City 65 kg
Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Krasnoyarsk 70 kg
Grand Prix of Germany
Silver medal – second place 2016 Dortmund 65 kg
Grand Prix of Spain
Gold medal – first place 2015 Madrid 65 kg
Continental Cup
Silver medal – second place 2019 Khasavjurt 70 kg
Bill Farrell International
Silver medal – second place 2019 New York 65 kg
Dave Shultz Memorial International
Gold medal – first place 2014 Colorado Springs (OW) 65 kg
Gold medal – first place 2019 Colorado Springs 70 kg
New York Athletic Club International
Gold medal – first place 2013 New York (OW) 65 kg
US Open Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 Las Vegas 65 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Penn State Nittany Lions
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 St. Louis 149 lb
Silver medal – second place 2011 Philadelphia 149 lb
Big Ten Championships
Gold medal – first place 2011 Evanston 149 lb
Gold medal – first place 2012 West Lafayette 149 lb

Frank Molinaro (born December 27, 1988) is an American wrestler and coach. He was the 2012 NCAA Champion with an undefeated season record of 33–0 at 149 lbs, helping him become a four-time NCAA Division I All-American at Penn State.[3] In 2016, Molinaro won the US Olympic Team Trials, earning the ability to qualify and represent the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics at 65 kg. Molinaro would finish the Rio Olympics in 5th place, after losing to Italy's Frank Chamizo Marquez in the bronze medal match 5–3.

Career

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High school

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A native of Middletown Township, New Jersey, Molinaro was a three-time New Jersey State Champion at Manahawkin's Southern Regional High School and placed second at High School Nationals.[4]

College

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After a redshirt season in his freshman year at Penn State, Molinaro claimed All-American honors four times, becoming the fifth Penn State wrestler to be a four time All-American. Molinaro was also a two-time Big Ten champion in 2011 and 2012.

At the 2012 Big Ten championships, Molinaro earned a pin and two technical falls on his way through the finals without giving up a point, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award.

Class Year Weight Record NCAA National Finish
Freshman 2008-09 141 23-19 8th
Sophomore 2009-10 149 33-7 5th
Junior 2010-11 149 32-3 2nd
Senior 2011-12 149 33-0 1st

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While Molinaro was at Penn State University, Cael Sanderson was hired as head coach of the program, developing a national championship program with Molinaro claiming an individual title in 2012 at 149 lbs.

Professional

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Molinaro is a Competing Member of the Association of Career Wrestlers. He is also currently pursuing an international wrestling career training with the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. In 2017, Molinaro was hired as an assistant for the Virginia Tech wrestling program. He left in December 2018 to train at the Oklahoma Regional Training Center. After failing to qualify for the 2021 Olympic team due to a loss to Yianni Diakomihalis in the quarterfinals of the US Olympic Team Trials, Frank left his shoes on the mat signifying his retirement from competitive wrestling.

International

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Molinaro won the gold medal in 2019 & 2014 at the Dave Shultz Memorial International, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award in 2014. Also in 2019, he won Silver at both the Continental Cup and the Bill Farrell International. In 2018 he won a bronze medal at the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin. In World Cup competition he took silver in 2017, and in 2016 during the Olympic year, Molinaro peaked at the right time becoming the 2016 World Cup Champion at 65 kg. going 4-0 for Team USA. At the Pan American Championships, Molinaro won the gold medal in 2016 and Bronze in 2014 for the United States.

Other International tournament results for Molinaro include, a silver medal at the 2016 Grand Prix of Germany, a gold medal at the 2015 Grand Prix of Spain, and a gold medal at the 2013 New York Athletic Club International, winning the Outstanding Wrestler Award.

  • Molinaro is a five-time USA Freestyle National Team Member - (2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2014).

At the 2017 US Open Final - Frank Molinaro vs. Jordan Oliver, was a match that lived up to the excitement surrounding it. Molinaro went up 2-0 after the first period, but a takedown and exposure put Oliver up 4–2. With less than 45 seconds left in the match, Molinaro scored a go-behind takedown to tie it, but in the end, it was Oliver holding criteria, 4-4. However, after a doping violation by Oliver, USA Wrestling announced that Molinaro would in turn be named the 2017 U.S. Open National Champion at 65 kilograms.

2016 Summer Olympics

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In 2016, Molinaro won the US Olympic Team Trials, earning the ability to qualify and represent the United States at the 2016 Summer Olympics at 65 kg. Molinaro originally failed to qualify in Istanbul after losing to Borislav Novachkov. Molinaro eventually gained entry to the Olympics due to other wrestlers being disqualified for doping offenses and the transfer of licenses from other qualifying tournaments. In his case, it was Novachkov's license transferred to the earlier Mongolia qualifier that opened a spot for Molinaro.[6] After his loss in the quarterfinals to Toghrul Asgarov, Molinaro was pulled into the repechage to wrestle Andriy Kvyatkovskyy. Molinaro defeated Kvyatkovskyy with a score of 8–5.[7] In a moment of controversy, a frustrated Kvyatkovskyy bit the arm of Molinaro.[8] Molinaro would finish the Rio Olympics in 5th place, after losing to Italy's Frank Chamizo Marquez in the bronze medal match 5–3.[9]

Coaching History

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University Position Start year End year Team Accomplishments
Arizona State University Assistant Coach 2020 Current 2021, 2022 Pac-12 Champions / 2021, 2022 NCAA - 4th Place
Virginia Tech Assistant Coach 2017 2018 2017 ACC Champions
Penn State University Volunteer Assistant Coach 2014 2016 2016 NCAA Champions / 2016 Big 10 Champions
Rutgers University Assistant Coach 2012 2014

Personal life

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Molinaro lives in Tempe, Arizona with his wife, Kera and three sons. [10]

References

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  1. ^ Christopher, Chris (July 8, 2016). "Manahawkin Wrestler Heads To Olympics". The Southern Ocean Times. Micromedia Publications, Inc. Archived from the original on August 6, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  2. ^ "Frank Molinaro". GoPSUSports. Pennsylvania State University. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved July 12, 2016.
  3. ^ "National Champion and 4X All-American Frank Molinaro to Join Rutgers Wrestling". flowwrestling.org. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  4. ^ "Frank Molinaro Bio - Wrestling - Penn State University Official Athletic Site". gopsusports.com. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  5. ^ "Penn State Wrestlers Named Big Ten Team of the Year while Sanderson Earns Conference Coach of the Year Laurels". caelsanderson.com. Retrieved October 9, 2013.
  6. ^ "Adjustments to Olympic Qualifiers Announced". Archived from the original on August 5, 2016. Retrieved May 23, 2016.
  7. ^ "Frank Molinaro wrestles back to win repechage match". NBC Olympics. August 21, 2016.
  8. ^ "American wrestler gets bitten, wins match anyway". August 21, 2016.
  9. ^ "Wrestling: Frank Molinaro defeated for Olympic bronze".
  10. ^ "About Frank Molinaro". Retrieved August 22, 2016.

See also

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