Ben Provisor (born June 26, 1990) is an American wrestler. He won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at 74 kg in Greco-Roman, and competed at the 2012 Olympics. He also competed at the 2016 Olympics as a Greco-Roman wrestler.
Wrestling career Provisor is a three-time U.S. Open champion (2011, 2013, and 2018).
He defeated Aaron Sieracki 2 to 1 at the finals of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials in Greco-Roman wrestling. In the 1/8 finals at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Provisor was defeated by Zurab Datunashvili of Georgia (0-1, 0-6). Provisor was coached by Olympic silver-medalist and Greco-Roman World Champion Dennis Hall.
At the 2016 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's light-heavyweight (85 kg) division in Greco-Roman wrestling. He lost to Rustam Assakalov in the second round.
In 2021, Provisor signed to wrestle for the collegiate wrestling NAIA powerhouse Grand View Vikings.
Personal life Provisor is the son of musician Dennis Provisor, former keyboard player for the rock band The Grass Roots.
He was married to wrestler Leigh Jaynes.
He has one living child. Provisor attended SPASH high school in Stevens Point, Wisconsin.
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External links
USA Today article