Kenny Dale Monday, born on November 25, 1961, is a name that resonates with power and prestige in the world of wrestling. An Olympic gold medalist and three-time All-American wrestler from Oklahoma State University, Monday’s journey from a young boy wrestling at a YMCA after-school program to clinching an Olympic gold in the 1988 Seoul Olympics is nothing short of inspirational.

Monday’s wrestling career is well-documented, and his legendary maneuver, which his counterparts feared the most helped him dominate his beloved arena. His signature move played a significant role in Monday amassing four state high school championships at four different weights with a nearly perfect record of 140-0-1. This amazing feat secured his position in Oklahoma history as the first high school wrestler to ever accomplish this.

Kenny Monday displayed his golden arm

In a recent Instagram reel, Monday breaks down his legendary maneuver, providing wrestling enthusiasts a glimpse into the technique that made him a formidable force in the wrestling ring. The video posted by Rudis, the quality performance gear manufacturer quoted – “Olympic and World Champion @boo.monday recaps the key points to successfully execute his signature Lateral Drop.”

The video highlighted the breaking down of the key movement Kenny mastered over the year to outperform his opponents. And his go-to weapon was the lateral-drop takedown, a testament to his skill and prowess in the sport. However, it also served as a glimpse of the incredible journey of Kenny Monday, an Olympic gold medalist, 3x All-American wrestler, and MMA champion. 

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Legacy beyond the wrestling mat

Monday’s accolades extend beyond his special lateral drop. He won the Olympic Championship in 1988 in a 5–2 overtime win against the Soviet Union’s Adlan Varaev. Monday was a silver medalist in the 1992 Olympics and placed sixth in the 1996 Atlanta Summer Olympics. In 2001, Monday was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.

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Kenny Monday’s contribution to the sport extends beyond his personal achievements. He has coached 30 national champions and 50 All-Americans. His dedication to nurturing the next generation of wrestlers is evident in his work as the head wrestling coach of the resurrected Morgan State University program.