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Iris Smith (born October 15, 1979) is an American freestyle wrestler who won the 2005 women's world title in the 72 kg division. A daughter of Brent James and Betty Smith, she attended Dougherty Comprehensive High School in Albany, Georgia, where she played basketball and served as student council president. Smith has three brothers, Dominique ...
Iris Smith of the U.S. Army, Women's World Team Wrestle-off 72 kg champion.
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SSG Iris Smith. Assistant Coach. Sport: Wrestling. Hometown: Albany Georgia. High School: Dougherty High School. Joined Army: October 2001. MOS: Motor Transport Operator. Iris’s brother was on the high school wrestling team, and his coach saw them horsing around after a tournament.
Feb 9, 2024 · Iris Smith was the first African-American female wrestler to win a World Championship (2005) gold medal and first black woman to win a world wrestling title for the WCAP — where she was also a Military World Champion (2010).
Dec 17, 2011 · Check out the 1st Place Match action at the 2011 SR U.S. Open in the 72 KG division with Iris Smith of Army vs. Stephany Lee of Sunki... Video By USA Wrestling.
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Feb 16, 2022 · Iris Smith was the first African-American female wrestler to win a World Championship (2005) gold medal and first black woman to win a world wrestling title for the WCAP — where she was also a Military World Champion (2010).
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Aug 20, 2010 · U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program wrestler Sgt. Iris Smith (right) defeats China's Lijun Yang 1-1, 0-1, 3-0 en route to winning the gold medal in the women's 72-kilogram/158.5-pound...
