SGT Xavier Johnson

Greco-Roman Wrestling

Sport: Men's Wrestling
Event: Greco-Roman 67kg
Hometown: Orangeburg, SC
High School: Edisto High
College: University of Maryland Global Campus
Joined Army: March 2022
MOS: 88M, Motor Transport Operator

Sgt. Xavier Johnson started his wrestling career in 2010 when he had missed the bus for school and didn't have a ride home. Johnson is a 2012 Folk-Style state champion, and also competed on the All-Marine wrestling team during his time in the Marine Corps. In 2022, Johnson came to the Army in hopes of aiding in the development of young Soldiers while representing the Army through combative sports. His self-motivation pushes him to perform his best at all times.

"A man should be measured by how well he can take losses"

Career Highlights

2023

1st Place - Final X Wrestling Tournament, Newark, NJ, (Greco-Roman 63kg)

2021

National Champion, Awarded Most Outstanding Wrestler
2020

Armed Forces Champion
2021

Pan-American Champion
2019

Final X Runner-Up
2019

Challenge Tournament Champion
2019

Zagreb Grand Prix Silver Medalist
2018

Armed Forces Champion