Anthony Robles
American wrestler
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| March 2023 | Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company Artists Equity, in partnership with Amazon MGM Studios, announced they would produce a biographical film about Robles based on his book 'Unstoppable', with Jharrel Jerome and Jennifer Lopez set to portray Robles and his mother Judy. |
| 2022 | Hired as the wrestling coach at Mesa High School, his alma mater. |
| November 2018 | Set the world record for most pull-ups in one minute, completing 62 pull-ups at halftime of a New York Jets game. |
| 2012 | Began working as a commentator for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. |
| September 2012 | Published his autobiographical book 'Unstoppable: From Underdog to Undefeated: How I Became a Champion' through Gotham Books, sharing his inspirational life story. |
| January 2012 | Anthony Robles was presented with the 2011 Most Courageous Athlete Award by the Philadelphia Sports Writers Association, recognizing his exceptional courage and achievements. |
| 2011 | Concluded his Arizona State wrestling career with an impressive overall record of 122-23, establishing himself as a three-time Pac-10 wrestling champion and three-time All-American. |
| 2011 | Won the NCAA individual wrestling national championship in the 125-pound weight class, achieving a remarkable athletic milestone despite being born with only one leg. |
| 2010 | Had an undefeated final year of eligibility, going 36-0, becoming a three-time Pac-10 champion by defeating Jason Lara from Oregon State in the final, and winning the national championship by defeating defending 125-pound NCAA Champion Matt McDonough 7-1 in the final. |
| 2010 | Voted Tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler after his national championship victory. |
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