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{{Short description|American wrestler (born 1951)}}
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| full_name = Joseph Marion Corso
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|12|22}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1951|12|22}}
| birth_place = [[Des Moines, Iowa]], U.S.
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{{MedalBronze|[[1979 World Wrestling Championships|1979 San Diego]]|57 kg}}
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'''Joe Corso''' (born December 22, 1951) is an American [[amateur wrestling|wrestler]]. He competed in the [[Wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 57 kg|men's freestyle 57 kg]] at the [[1976 Summer Olympics]].<ref name="SportsRef">{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/joe-corso-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418101520/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/joe-corso-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 18, 2020 |title=Joe Corso Olympic Results |accessdate=April 11, 2019}}</ref>
'''Joseph Marion "Joe" Corso''' (born December 22, 1951) is an American [[amateur wrestling|wrestler]] and [[wrestling coach|coach]]. He competed in the [[Wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 57 kg|men's freestyle 57 kg]] at the [[1976 Summer Olympics]],<ref name="SportsRef">{{cite Sports-Reference |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/joe-corso-1.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200418101520/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/co/joe-corso-1.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=April 18, 2020 |title=Joe Corso |access-date=April 11, 2019}}</ref> and was USA Women's Wrestling's first coach.

== Early life ==

Born in [[Turin, Italy]], December 22, 1951, Joe was raised by the Nuns of Turin Catholic Charities before being adopted at the age of 5 by Joe and Hazel Corso, owners of an Italian restaurant in [[West Des Moines, Iowa]]. At the time of his arrival in the United States he spoke only Italian.{{cn|date=March 2024}}

== Wrestling career ==

Being of small physical stature, his athletic opportunities were limited, however under the tutelage of Coach Larry Bock he placed 2nd in the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament<ref name="IHSAA">{{cite web |url=https://www.iahsaa.org/achieve/wrestling-hall-of-fame/ |title=Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame |author=Iowa High School Athletic Association |publisher=[[Iowa High School Athletic Association|IHSAA]] |access-date=2023-07-30 }}</ref> in 1970 and became the #112 State Champion for Valley West Des Moines’ in 1971, its first State Champion since 1936.

What followed was a steady climb which saw Joe excel at the Collegiate, National and International level. During his active years, Joe won 6 National Freestyle Wrestling Championships and numerous international titles while also pursuing a career in coaching. He also was a member of the 1976 Freestyle Olympic Wrestling Team.

[[File:Joe_Corso.jpg|thumb|350px|center|Joe Corso, Olympic wrestling champion]]

{| {{AchievementTable|nation=USA}}
|-
| 1976
| Wrestling Bantamweight, Freestyle
| Montreal, Canada
| 8, 0
| 57&nbsp;kg
|-
|1980
|
| Moscow, Russia
|
| Boycotted, 57&nbsp;kg
|-
| 1984
|
| Los Angeles, CA. USA
|
| 2nd Alternate, 57&nbsp;kg
|}

== Olympic Accomplishments ==

Joe Corso represented the United States in men's freestyle wrestling at the [[Wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 57 kg|1976 Summer Olympic Games]] in [[Montreal]], [[Canada]], competing in the 57&nbsp;kg weight category.

In the lead-up to the [[1980 Summer Olympics|1980 Olympic Games]] in [[Moscow]], Joe was designated as the 57&nbsp;kg reserve for the United States wrestling team. Unfortunately, an injury prevented him from participating in the Games, which were subsequently [[1980 Summer Olympics boycott|boycotted]] by the United States.

Joe's wrestling journey continued as he held the position of 2nd alternate at 57&nbsp;kg for the [[1984 Summer Olympics|1984 Olympic team]] representing the United States in [[Los Angeles]].

== Coaching career ==

He played a role in fostering the growth of women's wrestling.{{cn|date=March 2024}}

=== Past Coaching Positions ===

* '''1978–1980''' - Assistant wrestling coach at the University of Minnesota
* '''1981–1984''' - Assistant wrestling coach at Indiana University
* '''1984–2005''' - Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
* '''1991–1993''' - Wrestling coach at Brophy College Preparatory High School
* '''2005–2012''' - Coach at Gator Women's Wrestling Club
* '''2005–2007''' - Head coach at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana
: - '''2005''' - 3rd place in State
: - '''2006''' - 2nd place in State
: - '''2007''' - 1st place in State
* '''2012–Present''' - Women's & Men's Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
* Wrestled/Coached as either head or assistant of seven senior women's world teams

== Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame ==

In 2019, Joseph Marion "Joe" Corso was honored for his contributions to the sport of wrestling with his induction into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame.<ref name="IWHOF">{{cite web |url=https://www.iowawrestlinghalloffame.com/inductee/joe-corso |title=Joe Corso 2019 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee |work=Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame |publisher=[[Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame]] |access-date=2023-07-30 }}</ref>

== Honors and awards ==

* '''1971''' - Iowa High School State Champion (AAA) at 112&nbsp;lbs
* '''1975''' - NCAA Bronze Medalist at 126&nbsp;lbs
* '''1975''' - Big Ten Champion at 126&nbsp;lbs
* '''1975''' - Big Ten Outstanding Wrestler Award
* '''1976''' - Member of the USA Olympic Team, Montreal, Canada
* '''1979''' - Pan American Gold Medal at 125.5&nbsp;lbs
* '''1979''' - Bronze Medalist at World Championships, 125.5&nbsp;lbs
* '''1984''' - 2nd Alternate, USA Olympic Team
* '''1991''' - FILA Veteran's World Champion, Cali, Colombia
* '''2002''' - USA Women's Coach of the Year
* '''2004''' - National Glen Brand Hall of Fame Inductee
* '''2006''' - USA Women's Coach of the Year
* '''2019''' - Inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame


==References==
==References==

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==External links==
* {{IWD}}
* {{Olympedia}}
* {{Olympics.com profile|joseph-marion-corso|Joseph Marion Corso}}
* [https://www.iahsaa.org/achieve/wrestling-hall-of-fame/ Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame]
* [https://olympics.com/en/olympic-games/montreal-1976/results/wrestling/bantamweight-freestyle-57-kilograms-men Montreal 1976 Olympic Games - Men's Freestyle 57 kg Wrestling Results]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20230730124143/https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2003/May/10/Joe-Corso-named-2002-USA-Wrest-7665 Joe Corso named 2002 USA Wrestling Women's Coach of the Year]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20160105162848/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2007/April/04/Corso-named-2006-USA-Wrestling-16519 Joe Corso named 2006 USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year]
* [https://www.iowawrestlinghalloffame.com/inductee/joe-corso Joe Corso 2019 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee]
* [https://nwhof.org/hall_of_fame/bio_by_name/joe-corso Joe Corso National Wrestling Hall of Fame]
* {{cite web |last=Corso |first=Joe |author1-link=Joe Corso |title=WATCH: 2019 inductee Joe Corso presented by Chuck Yagla |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5GKqmwNYyw |website=YouTube |publisher=[[Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame]] |language=en |date=May 28, 2019}}


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Latest revision as of 21:35, 12 April 2024

Joe Corso
Personal information
Full nameJoseph Marion Corso
NationalityAmerican
Born (1951-12-22) December 22, 1951 (age 72)
Turin, Italy
Home townWest Des Moines, Iowa, U.S.
Height5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight126 lb (57 kg)
Sport
SportWrestling
EventFreestyle
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 1979 San Diego 57 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 1979 San Juan 57 kg

Joseph Marion "Joe" Corso (born December 22, 1951) is an American wrestler and coach. He competed in the men's freestyle 57 kg at the 1976 Summer Olympics,[1] and was USA Women's Wrestling's first coach.

Early life[edit]

Born in Turin, Italy, December 22, 1951, Joe was raised by the Nuns of Turin Catholic Charities before being adopted at the age of 5 by Joe and Hazel Corso, owners of an Italian restaurant in West Des Moines, Iowa. At the time of his arrival in the United States he spoke only Italian.[citation needed]

Wrestling career[edit]

Being of small physical stature, his athletic opportunities were limited, however under the tutelage of Coach Larry Bock he placed 2nd in the Iowa High School State Wrestling Tournament[2] in 1970 and became the #112 State Champion for Valley West Des Moines’ in 1971, its first State Champion since 1936.

What followed was a steady climb which saw Joe excel at the Collegiate, National and International level. During his active years, Joe won 6 National Freestyle Wrestling Championships and numerous international titles while also pursuing a career in coaching. He also was a member of the 1976 Freestyle Olympic Wrestling Team.

Joe Corso, Olympic wrestling champion
Representing the  United States
Year Competition Venue Position Notes
1976 Wrestling Bantamweight, Freestyle Montreal, Canada 8, 0 57 kg
1980 Moscow, Russia Boycotted, 57 kg
1984 Los Angeles, CA. USA 2nd Alternate, 57 kg

Olympic Accomplishments[edit]

Joe Corso represented the United States in men's freestyle wrestling at the 1976 Summer Olympic Games in Montreal, Canada, competing in the 57 kg weight category.

In the lead-up to the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow, Joe was designated as the 57 kg reserve for the United States wrestling team. Unfortunately, an injury prevented him from participating in the Games, which were subsequently boycotted by the United States.

Joe's wrestling journey continued as he held the position of 2nd alternate at 57 kg for the 1984 Olympic team representing the United States in Los Angeles.

Coaching career[edit]

He played a role in fostering the growth of women's wrestling.[citation needed]

Past Coaching Positions[edit]

  • 1978–1980 - Assistant wrestling coach at the University of Minnesota
  • 1981–1984 - Assistant wrestling coach at Indiana University
  • 1984–2005 - Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
  • 1991–1993 - Wrestling coach at Brophy College Preparatory High School
  • 2005–2012 - Coach at Gator Women's Wrestling Club
  • 2005–2007 - Head coach at Brother Martin High School in New Orleans, Louisiana
- 2005 - 3rd place in State
- 2006 - 2nd place in State
- 2007 - 1st place in State
  • 2012–Present - Women's & Men's Freestyle coach at Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club
  • Wrestled/Coached as either head or assistant of seven senior women's world teams

Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame[edit]

In 2019, Joseph Marion "Joe" Corso was honored for his contributions to the sport of wrestling with his induction into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame.[3]

Honors and awards[edit]

  • 1971 - Iowa High School State Champion (AAA) at 112 lbs
  • 1975 - NCAA Bronze Medalist at 126 lbs
  • 1975 - Big Ten Champion at 126 lbs
  • 1975 - Big Ten Outstanding Wrestler Award
  • 1976 - Member of the USA Olympic Team, Montreal, Canada
  • 1979 - Pan American Gold Medal at 125.5 lbs
  • 1979 - Bronze Medalist at World Championships, 125.5 lbs
  • 1984 - 2nd Alternate, USA Olympic Team
  • 1991 - FILA Veteran's World Champion, Cali, Colombia
  • 2002 - USA Women's Coach of the Year
  • 2004 - National Glen Brand Hall of Fame Inductee
  • 2006 - USA Women's Coach of the Year
  • 2019 - Inducted into the Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame

References[edit]

  1. ^ Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Joe Corso". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 11, 2019.
  2. ^ Iowa High School Athletic Association. "Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame". IHSAA. Retrieved July 30, 2023.
  3. ^ "Joe Corso 2019 Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame Inductee". Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. Iowa Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved July 30, 2023.

External links[edit]

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