Anthony Robles

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Anthony Robles is a record breaker and qualifier as shown he was the 2011 NCAA Champion at July 20, 1988, Judy Robles, age 16 gave birth to Anthony Robles, a baby boy missing his right leg. Doctors couldn't explain why Anthony didn't have his leg or give any reason to tell the Robles family what went wrong. Anthony Robles hasn't been given an easy life. He has always been one of the kids that couldn't play basketball or go play school sports. His mom and dad never let him have it easy either. Judy told Anthony 'God made you this way for a reason' and Judy made him believe it. Then when Anthony was 14 years old he realized what that reason was. Anthony tried out for the wrestling team in Mesa, Arizona. He was the smallest kid on the team at 90 pounds and the first year of wrestling was horrible, finishing his first year with 5-8 Record and in last place at the Mesa City Wrestling Tournament. Anthony Robles is an inspirational hero because he was a one legged wrestler, he broke records and, after wrestling, he is still inspiring people.

A life with 2 legs can be hard enough but Anthony Robles only has 1 leg and he is defying all odds. He is an athlete, a motivational speaker and a major inspirational figure and much more. His parents are one of the reasons he is where he is in life. Anthony tells people who ask him this question that. With prosthetic legs becoming more poplar Anthony didn't wear one - he stayed on crutches or he hopped. Home life for Anthony isn't any different. It's hard going on a normal walk around town and people not to see him. Anthony wants to bring more attention to other people with injuries or to the troops that come home without limbs. Anthony goes all around the United States to give inspirational speeches because everybody can do anything if they put their mind to it. That is what Anthony tells the kids and adults he talks to.

125 pounds. 2011 NWCA Outstanding wrestler of the tournament
Three time NCAA All-American at 125 (2009, 2010, 2011).
Four-time NCAA Qualifier at 125 pounds (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011)
Three-time Pac-10 Conference champion (2009, 2010, 2011).
Four-time Pac-10 Conference Finalist at 125 pounds (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011).
Finished career ranked 8th in wins at Arizona State (122) and 10th in dual wins (53).
Set ASU career records for bonus-point victories (92) and technical falls (47)-
Set ASU single-season records for bonus-point victories (31) and technical falls (24).

Anthony Robles trains just as hard as his opponents to beat them on the mat. He may only have one leg but he is better than people with 2 legs. He defies everyone that didn't believe in him.

Anthony Robles didn't leave his wrestling shoe out on the mat on his last match. That means he would be done wrestling. People asked Anthony if he would go to the Olympics and he said no because Anthony doesn't want to do anything half-hearted. He wants to do it 100% but maybe his heart will change. Anthony Robles is a motivational speaker and trainer. He goes to schools around the country to tell people his story. He talks to athletes around the world and to teams before they go out and play their games - either football, wrestling or baseball. Most athletes look up to him or just people. He is an inspiration just to talk to him. People feel pumped up. Anthony holds records that people try to beat. They have to look at that record every time they get closer to beating it. Anthony has the never-give-up spirit because his parents never let him give up. He had to keep his head up and that's why when he was a kid people looked up to him to.

As you read, Anthony inspired lots of people. He shattered records, he talks to kids and adults to get them pumped for what they need to do. He never regretted starting wrestling. He left every ounce of his body out there. He loved it. Anthony showed his coach and fellow teammates that he was just like everyone else. He was funny and a cool guy to be around. Anthony Robles is an inspirational hero because he was a one-legged wrestler, he broke records, after wrestling he is still inspiring. As you can see Anthony is one of wrestling's most achievable. He loves it and he loves to help others. He cares about others. He was a great sport with amazing sportsmanship. He tries to help everyone he can to be better.