Domenic Abounader
Domenic Abounader | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 11, 1995 |
| Occupation | Wrestler |
| Known for | Silver medalist at the 2018 Asian Games in men's freestyle 86 kg |
Domenic Michael Abounader (born March 11, 1995) is a wrestler specializing in both freestyle and folkstyle disciplines, holding dual Lebanese-American nationality. During his high school career at St. Edward High School located in Lakewood, Ohio, he secured three state championships and completed his senior season undefeated, earning the top ranking at 182 lbs. Abounader pursued higher education at The University of Michigan, where he achieved distinction as a Big Ten Champion and was named an NCAA All-American.
On the international stage, Abounader competes for Lebanon, the country of his paternal heritage. As a dual national who has not represented the United States in international competition, he qualified to wrestle under the Lebanese flag. In his first international appearance, he captured a silver medal at the 2018 Asian Games, which was Lebanon’s inaugural wrestling medal. He finished as runner-up in the men's freestyle 86 kg category after being defeated by Iran’s Hassan Yazdani in the final.
Personal life
Domenic Abounader is the son of Sam and Michelle Abounader and has three brothers and sisters.