| Shelby Wilson | |
| Fullname: | Shelby Autrie Wilson |
| Birth Place: | Ponca City, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Headercolor: | lightsteelblue |
| Country: | United States |
| Team: | USA |
| Collegeteam: | Oklahoma State |
| Sport: | Wrestling |
| Event: | Freestyle and Folkstyle |
| Coach: | Myron Roderick |
| Show-Medals: | yes |
Shelby Autrie Wilson (born July 14, 1937) is an American wrestler and Olympic champion.[1]
A native of Ponca City, Oklahoma,[2] Wilson was a two-time Oklahoma state tournament runner-up while in high school, and was a two-time NCAA runner-up in college at Oklahoma State.
His journey to the 1960 Olympics began with a second place finish at a qualifying tournament, to earn a spot in the training camp. Wilson would defeat the challengers below him and then beat the top-ranked wrestler to earn his spot on the USA freestyle team. He would win Olympic gold in Rome at the 1960 Olympics, in the 67 kg division. This was the first major tournament that Wilson had won.[3]
In 1982, Wilson was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.[4]