Kurt Angle In 1996, Kurt Angle was the first American Olympic Gold Medallist ever to win the 220-pounds class. Angle has more than 23 years of wrestling experience with over 200 crushing pins under his belt. He has also won the 1995 `Worlds' and 1994 `US OPEN'. Angle now works with the World Wrestling Federation Entertainment Inc., where his new role is "The Most Celebrated First Real Athlete in World Wrestling Federation History". In addition to being a new WWF super star, Angle is a spokesperson and marketing consultant for Protos Foods Inc., GNC and others sport nutrition companies.