Biography(references)He wrestled at Alderwood Middle School in Lynnwood, Washington, then moved on to Lynnwood High School, where he won a State Championship during his senior year in wrestling. He served in the U.S. Army from 1982 to 1988, attaining the rank of Sergeant in the 101st Airborne, where he "wrestled and did a little boxing." While he was in the Army he applied for tryouts with the U.S. Army Freestyle Wrestling team; however, due to a clerical error his application was sent to the Greco-Roman tryouts and rather than wait until the next year he decided to pursue it. Upon discharge, Couture became a three-time Olympic team alternate , a semifinalist at the 2000 Olympic Trials, a three-time NCAA Division I All-American and a two-time NCAA Division I runner-up at Oklahoma State University. In 1992, he was the Division I runner-up at 190 pounds , coming in second after Mark Kerr.
Fighter Trivia(references)He often works with and is the long-term partner of model and actress Mindy Robinson. Asked if MMA could be improved, he suggested health insurance, retirement plans as well as more equal compensation regarding other athletes and sports. On October 23, 2019, Couture suffered a heart attack after training and walked himself to a nearby hospital.
Awards & Accolades
Pan American Games: Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg – second place (June 13, 1990)
Pan American Games: Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg – winner (January 1, 1991)
Pan American Games: Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg – second place (January 1, 1992)
Pan American Games: Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 97 kg – third place (May 21, 1997)
Pan American Games: Pan American Championship Greco-Roman Seniors 97 kg – second place (March 24, 1998)
Pan American Games: Pan American Games Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg – winner (August 6, 1991)
FILA Wrestling World Championships: FILA test tournament Greco-Roman Seniors 97 kg – third place (March 14, 1998)
FILA Wrestling World Championships: FILA World Cup Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg – third place (November 9, 1991)
FILA Wrestling World Championships: FILA World Cup Greco-Roman Seniors 90 kg – third place (November 21, 1992)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division I All-American (1990, 1991, 1992)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division I 190 lb/86.4 kg – 6th place out of Oklahoma State University (1990)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division I 190 lb/86.4 kg – Runner-up out of Oklahoma State University (1991)
National Collegiate Athletic Association: NCAA Division I 190 lb/86.4 kg – Runner-up out of Oklahoma State University (1992)
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