| Jimmy Carr | |
| Fullname: | James Emmet Carr |
| Birth Date: | 28 January 1955 |
| Birth Place: | Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Death Place: | Erie, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Country: | United States |
| Team: | USA |
| Collegeteam: | Kentucky |
| Sport: | Wrestling |
| Event: | Freestyle and Folkstyle |
James Emmet "Jimmy" Carr (January 28, 1955 – August 15, 2013) was an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler.[1] Carr was the youngest Olympian in U.S. wrestling history, competing at the 1972 Summer Olympics while still in high school as a 17-year-old. He also competed at the 1971 World Wrestling Championships at 52 kg (114.5 pounds) as a 16-year-old.
Carr was a Junior World Champion in 1973. As a college wrestler, he was an NCAA All-American for Kentucky, placing fifth at the 1977 NCAA Championships at 126 pounds.[2] He died on August 15, 2013 from complications from a motor vehicle crash at age 58.[3]