Jordan Burroughs, a two-time Olympic wrestler who won gold in London in 2012, had the gym at his high school alma mater named in his honor Saturday.
Burroughs won three district titles, two regional championships and a state title in 2006 at 135 pounds while at Winslow Township High School in South Jersey.
He would win a senior national title as a high schooler before moving to the University of Nebraska, where he won three Big Ten titles and two national titles. His international career includes three world titles as well as the Olympic gold.
Beyond his remarks during the ceremony, Burroughs posted a thank you on Twitter: “Thank you to Dr. Poteat and the entire Winslow Township Board of Education for today! It’s truly an honor! Jordan Burroughs Gymnasium!”
Here are photos from the event from Justin Odendhal from Gannett partner The Courier Post.
