From Olympic Gold to Wrestling Icon: The Incredible Life of Kurt Angle

Before entering the world of professional wrestling, Kurt Angle won a gold medal in freestyle wrestling at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

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WWE Champion

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TNA/Impact Wrestling Career

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Broken Neck

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Height and Age

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Family Life

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Net Worth

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Bonus fact

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