Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested this past Friday by Columbus Police as part of a prostitution sting in the city.
Columbus Police confirmed the arrest to MMA Fighting on Monday after local outlet 10TV first reported the news.
Snyder, 29, was one of 16 men charged during the sting after police led an undercover operation to crackdown on prostitution in Columbus. Police posted escort ads online as part of the operation and then used the responses to set up potential arrests.
Snyder reportedly called and texted the number listed in the ad around 8:15 p.m. on Friday and agreed to meet the escort at a local hotel.
After arriving, Snyder allegedly paid an undercover officer cash and requested oral sex. He was then arrested for engaging in prostitution and released at the scene.
He’s due in court on May 19.
One of the most decorated wrestlers in recent American history, Snyder secured his spot in history as the youngest U.S. wrestler to ever capture gold when he won during the 2016 games. Snyder returned to capture a silver medal during the 2020 Olympics before coming short of claiming a third medal during the 2024 games in Paris.
In addition to his Olympic accolades, Snyder is a seven-time medalist at the World Championships of wrestling and a three-time National Champion after wrestling at the Ohio State University.
More recently, Snyder signed to participate in the new Real American Freestyle wrestling promotion that was started by WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan and former WWE executive Eric Bischoff.
Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder arrested in prostitution sting
Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder was arrested by Columbus Police as part of a crackdown on prostitution in the city
