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Wrestling: Former Husker James Green Retiring, will Coach for Team USA

Former Husker great James Green announced this weekend that he’s retiring from senior-level competition.

Green retires as a two-time world medalist and a six-time world team member for Team USA. Holding down Team USA’s spot at 70 kg every year since 2015, Green ends his career as an all-time great.

At the senior level, Green retires with a 142-39 career record. On top of his world medals, Green was also a two-time US National Champion, a two-time Pan American Championships gold medalist, and the 2018 World Cup gold medalist.

While at Nebraska, Green was a four-time All-American with a 129-22 career record.