Henry Cejudo is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler. As a freestyle wrestler, Cejudo is an Olympic gold medalist. Born in Los Angeles to undocumented parents from Mexico, with his gold medal win at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, he became the youngest Mexican-American to become an Olympic champion in freestyle wrestling. Cejudo also published a book, American Victory, in 2011. Cejudo works with a number of charities and non-profit organizations, including the Special Olympics and Beat the Streets Wrestling. Updated 2012
Henry Cejudo
Olympian
Born in: United States of America
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