SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – August 15, 2011 – 2008 Olympic wrestling gold medalist and author Henry Cejudo is headed to Ohio for the final stretch of his Olympic training. With less than a year until the 2012 London Games, the 24 year-old wrestling powerhouse chose Ohio Regional Training Center for its elite training program.

Starting September 1, Ohio will be his home base for the next 11 months. Cejudo hopes to add another gold medal to his remarkable life story and Ohio Regional Training Center will play an important role in achieving that dream. 

"We couldn't be more excited about the addition of Henry,” stated Tommy Rowlands, Director of Ohio Regional Training Center. “Henry Cejudo is the reigning Olympic Champion and could have chosen any training location in America to help him reach his goal of bringing home the gold in 2012. He is a first class athlete and individual. The expectations for our organization reflect Henry's expectations of himself. It's a perfect fit. Columbus, Ohio is now home to Henry Cejudo."

Lou Rosselli, Head Coach of Ohio RTC, had this to say about Henry’s decision, "We are excited to help Henry reach his goal of repeating as Olympic champion. Our training environment is the best place for him to achieve that, and we are excited he is on board."

“I researched a number of elite training facilities across the country,” said Cejudo. “I chose Ohio Regional Training Center because it was the best fit for me. I am excited to be a part of their world-class program.”

The youngest gold medalist in United States wrestling history, Henry Cejudo achieved his dream of becoming an Olympian at 21-years-old. An improbable goal for an unlikely hero, his character and spirit were strengthened through a childhood spent fighting for survival on and off the mat. The dedication, determination and desire that propelled him from adversity to Olympic gold will serve him again in 2012.

The Ohio Regional Training Center is part of USA Wrestling’s Regional Training Center program which supports the Olympic dreams of top U.S. wrestlers and is a foundation for the success of the United States on the international level.

For more information about Henry Cejudo, visit www.henrycejudo.com. To learn about Ohio Regional Training Center, visit www.ohiortc.com. 

About Henry Cejudo

Olympic gold medalist and author, Henry Cejudo, achieved his dream of becoming an Olympic gold medalist at just 21 years old. Henry made history by becoming the youngest American wrestler to bring home the gold. The American born son of undocumented immigrants from Mexico, Cejudo spent his early years in fear of his criminal father and immigration officials. He struggled to find consistency in his chaotic world as he fought for survival on and off the wrestling mat. His amazing story of determination and triumph has won the hearts of America. A story that was captured by Henry Cejudo and Bill Plaschke in a book titled “American Victory.” Henry continues to achieve his dreams, inspiring millions of young athletes and helping troubled youth through his story and his work with numerous charities. Many have expressed that Cejudo represents everything that is right with this country and that his journey embodies the ethos of the American Dream. To learn more about Henry Cejudo visit his website at www.henrycejudo.com.

About Ohio Regional Training Center

The Ohio Regional Training Center was formed in Columbus, Ohio in June 2008 with the goal of creating a world-class training environment for Olympic freestyle wrestling. Since that time, the organization has grown to recruit and support eight of the best wrestlers that America has to offer in Henry Cejudo, Shawn Bunch, Tommy Rowlands, Reece Humphrey, Tervel Dlagnev, JD Bergman, James Yonushonis, and Colt Sponseller. The Ohio RTC also just recently won the inaugural Regional Site National Championship for 2011, as recognized by USA Wrestling, the national governing body for the sport. The ORTC is led by Head Coach, Lou Rosselli. Rosselli was a 1996 Olympian, 3x U.S. Open Champion, and a past United States World Team Coach. Lou Rosselli is also the current head assistant coach at Ohio State University. To learn more about the Ohio RTC, visit www.ohiortc.com.