John Melling (wrestler)

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John Melling
Personal information
NationalityEnglish
Born1971 [1]
Leigh,Lancashire
Medal record
Wrestling
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal – second place 1994 Victoria featherweight 62kg

John Melling (1971) is a male British former wrestler.

Wrestling career

Melling represented England and won a silver medal in the 62 kg featherweight category, at the 1994 Commonwealth Games in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.[2][3] Eight years later he also competed in the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester.[4][5]

References

  1. ^ "Profile". BBC.
  2. ^ "1994 Athletes". Team England.
  3. ^ "England team in 1994". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  4. ^ "Athletes and results". Commonwealth Games Federation.
  5. ^ "Melling's wrestling dream shattered". 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games.