Bios of all qualified athletes at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for wrestling

QUALIFERS AT 48 KG/105.5 LBS (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - PATRICIA MIRANDA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 11, 1979
College: Stanford High School: Saratoga, Calif.
- 2004 Olympic bronze medalist
- 2000 and 2003 World silver medalist
- 2006 World bronze medalist
- 2003 Pan American Games champion
- 2003 World Cup champion
- Seven-time U.S. Nationals champion (2000, 2002-04, 06-08)
- Five-time World Team Trials champion
- Competed on the men's varsity team at Stanford Univ.
- Delayed going to Yale Law School for a year in order to compete in the Olympics
- Graduated from Yale Law School in 2007
- Coached by her husband Levi Weikel-Magden

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - STEPHANIE MURATA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Oct. 16, 1970
College: Cal-Davis High School: Mercy, Calif.
- Second in 2001 World Championships
- Fourth in 1998-99 World Championships
- Fifth in 2007 World Championships
- 2007 Pan American Games bronze medalist
- Eight-time U.S. World Team member (1996-99, 2001-02, 2005, 2007)
- Nine-time U.S. Nationals champion (1996-2002, 2005, 2007)
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Second at 2004 World Cup
- Three-time Pan American Championships champion (1997, 2001, 2003)
- Attended the Univ. of California-Davis, where she was a member of the varsity men's team

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - SARA FULP-ALLEN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: July 22, 1985
College: Menlo College High School: El Granada, Calif. (Half Moon Bay)
- 2005 U.S. Nationals champion
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 Pan American Championships
- 2004 and 2007 University Nationals champion
- 2005 World University Games bronze medalist
- 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- 2004 Pan American Championships champion
- 2004 University Nationals champion
- 2000, 2004 and 2005 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Coached in college by her father, Lee Allen, who was an Olympic Greco-Roman coach

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CLARISSA CHUN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Aug. 27, 1981
College: Missouri Valley, UCCS High School: Honolulu, Hawaii (Roosevelt)
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2006 U.S. Nationals Champion
- Four-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1999-2000, 2003-04)
- Two-time Pan American Championships medalist (silver-2001, bronze-2002)
- Competed in 2000 World Championships
- Fifth in 2001 Junior World Championships
- Two-time Hawaii state women's champion (1998-99)
- Three-time University Nationals champion (2001, 2003-04)

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - Mary Kelly, Gaffney, S.C. (New York AC)
Born: Oct. 2, 1983
College: Northern Michigan, MacMurray College, Neosho County CC
High School: Mahomet, Ill. (Mahomet-Seymour)
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Ninth in 2006 World Championships
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 U.S. World Team Trials champion
- Won Special Wrestle-off against Clarissa Chun to make 2006 World Team
- 2005 World University Games bronze medalist
- 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- Third in 2003-05 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2003 Junior World bronze medalist
- 2000 Junior World silver medalist
- Father, Jerry, was an NCAA runner-up at Oklahoma State Univ.
- Uncle, Bill, was an NCAA champion at Iowa State Univ.

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - Sadie Kaneda, Honolulu, Hawaii (USOEC)
Born: June 6, 1986
College: Northern Michigan, Missouri Valley High School: Honolulu, Hawaii (Roosevelt)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion
- Second at 2007 University Nationals
- Ninth in 2006 FILA Junior World Championships
- 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Third in 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - Alyssa Lampe, Tomahawk, Wis. (USOEC)
Born: March 10, 1988
College: Northern Michigan High School: Tomahawk, Wis.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 Junior World bronze medalist
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 FILA Junior Nationals Champion
- Second at 2006 Junior Nationals
- Third at 2005 Junior Nationals
- 2004 and 2005 FILA Cadet Champion
- Second at 2004 Junior Nationals
- Second in 2006 Wisconsin state HS Championships, competing against boys

OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 48 KG/105.5 LBS. (alphabetically)

JESSICA MEDINA, Pomona, Calif. (New York AC)
Born: September 7, 1986
College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Pomona, Calif. (Diamond Ranch)
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 51 kg
- 2007 and 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 University Champion
- Fifth in 2007 Pan American Championships
- Third in 2006 Junior World Championships…
- 2006 FILA Junior National Champion
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals

KAPUA TORRES, Williamsburg, Ky. (Univ. of the Cumberlands)
Born: November 2, 1987
College: Pacific Univ., Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Kahuku, Hawaii
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 51 kg
- Third in 2008 University Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. Women's College Nationals
- 2005 U.S. Junior World Team member
- Second in 2005 University Nationals
- 2005 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- 2005 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Fifth in 2004 Clan International Open (Canada)

EMILY MARTIN, FRISCO, TEXAS (Black Widow Wrestling)
College: none High School: Frisco, Texas (Centelloian)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion at 48 kg
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 51 kg
- Two-time Texas state high school girls champion
- Fourth in 2008 USA Wrestling Junior Folkstyle Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 Junior Nationals

55 KG/121 LBS.

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- MARCIE VAN DUSEN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 25, 1982
College: UCCS, UM-Morris, Cal-State Monterey Bay
High School: Lake Arrowhead, Calif. (Rim of the World)
- Ninth in 2007 World Championships
- 2008 World Cup champion
- 2004 World University champion
- 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist
- Second in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Second in 2008 Pan American Championships
- 2005 and 2007 World Team Trials champion
- Third in 2002-03 U.S. World Team Trials
- Two-time Cadet World bronze medalist (1998-99)
- 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial champion

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - JENNY WONG, Gaffney, S.C. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 1, 1981
College: UCCS, Lock Haven, Wisconsin High School: Woodbury, Minn.
- 2003 World bronze medalist
- Seventh in 2005 World Championships
- 2003 World Cup silver medalist
- Three-time U.S. World Team Trials champion (2002, 2003, 2005)
- 2002 U.S. Nationals champion
- Second in U.S. Nationals five times (2001, 2003, 2006, 2007-08)
- Second in World Team Trials in 2006 and 2007
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Sixth in 1999 Junior World Championships
- 2005 New York AC Holiday International Champion

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - SALLY ROBERTS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: November 30, 1980
College: UCCS, Pacific Univ., UM-Morris High School: Federal Way, Wash.
- Two-time World bronze medalist (2003, 2005)
- 2003 World Cup gold medalist
- Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003, 2005, 2006)
- Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2003, 2005, 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion
- 2003 University Nationals champion
- 2002 Can Am Freestyle champion
- All-State swimmer at Federal Way High School in Washington

U.S NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - Tina George, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: Nov. 5, 1978
College: UM- Morris High School: Cleveland Heights, Ohio
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Seven-time U.S. World Team member (1998-99, 2000, 2002-03, 2005-06)
- Two-time World silver medalist (2002-03)
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (2001, 2004-05)
- Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1999, 2003, 2007)
- Four-time University Nationals champion (1998, 2000-02)
- Her uncle, Billy Blanks, founded Tae Bo workout system
- Missed the 2001 World Championships because of Army Basic Training

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE- Tatiana Padilla, Azusa, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: December 19, 1990
College: none High School: Northview, Calif.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Pan American Championships champion
- Second in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Second in 2007 World Team Trials
- Second in 2007 Junior World Championships
- Fourth at 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 and 2007 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- 2005-2007 Junior Nationals champion
- 2005 FILA Cadet Nationals champion
- 2007 ASICS High School Girls Wrestler of the Year

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - SHYLA IOKIA, Wailuku, Hawaii (USOEC)
Born: September 18, 1986
College: Northern Michigan High School: Maui, Hawaii (Baldwin)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 University Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - Chelynne Pringle, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Minnesota Storm)
Born: November 12, 1986
College: UCCS High School: Hugo, Minn.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2002 and 2004 Junior Nationals
- 2003 FILA Cadet Nationals champion
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident-athlete

OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (alphabetically)

AMY BORGNINI, Terre Haute, Ind. (Gator WC)
Born: August 12, 1984
College: Northern Michigan, MacMurray High School: Terre Haute (North Vigo)
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2003 New York AC Holiday International

KELSEY CAMPBELL, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 5, 1985
College: Arizona State High School: Milwaukie, Ore.
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 59 kg
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 and 2008 U.S. College Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2004 and 2005 Sunkist Kids International
- Sixth in 2004 Clansman International in Canada

SANDY DO, San Diego, Calif. (Univ. of the Cumberlands)
Born: November 13, 1985
College: Univ. of the Cumberlands, Missouri Valley College, Northern Michigan
High School: San Diego, Calif. (University City)
- 2008 Women's College Nationals champion
- 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- Fifth at 2007 University Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 Women's College Nationals

KATHERINE FULP-ALLEN, El Granada, Calif. (New York AC)
College: Menlo College High School: El Granada, Calif. (Half Moon Bay)
- 2008 University Nationals champion at 51 kg
- Third in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals
- Third in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Women's College Nationals
- Third in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals
- Third in 2007 University Nationals

SHARON JACOBSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: August 30, 1983
College: UM-Morris High School: El Cajon, Calif. (Valhalla)
- 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Second in 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2006 U.S. Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2005 U.S, World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2005 and 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 University Nationals champion
- Third in 2003 FILA Junior Nationals
- Third in 2004 University Nationals

LEIGH JAYNES, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: Dec. 1, 1980
College: Missouri Valley High School: Rancocas Valley, N.J.
- 2007 U.S. World Team member at 59 kg
- 2007 U.S. Nationals champion
- Fourth in 2003 and 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 World bronze medalist in Beach and Sombo wrestling
- Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials

OTHELLA LUCAS, San Diego, Calif. (New York AC)
Born: September 5, 1985
College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: San Diego, Calif. (Crawford)
- Second in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 59 kg
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 and 2007 Women's College Individual Nationals champion
- 2005 Sunkist Kids/ASU International champion
- Seventh in 2003 World Team Trials
- Eighth in 2003 U.S. Nationals
- Competes for Cumberland College

CHERAE PASCUA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: July 10, 1988
College: Northern Michigan High School: Mililani, Hawaii
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion
- 2007 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Third in 2007 University National Champion
- Fifth in 2006 Junior Nationals
- Fifth in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals.
- 2006 Hawaii state girls champion

DEANNA RIX, River Falls, Wis. (New York AC)
Born: July 6, 1987
College: Northern Michigan High School: Marshwood, Maine
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 59 kg
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006-07 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2003-05 Junior Nationals champion
- Sixth in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals
- Second in 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Second in 2005 Maine HS state championships, competing against boys

ERIN TOMEO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: May 2, 1982
College: Lock Haven High School: Grove City, Pa.
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 59 kg
- Seventh in 2006 World Championships
- Competed in the 2001 World Championships
- Second in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2003 U.S. World Team Trials champion
- Sixth in 2000 Junior World Championships
- Two-time Cadet World bronze medalist (1998-99)
- Brother Tom, an All-American at Clarion, has been among Erin's coaches.

CHERYL WONG, Croton, N.Y. (New York AC)
College: Boston Univ. High School: Tarrytown, N.Y. (Hackley)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2004 and 2005 University Nationals
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2003 World Team Trials
- Second in 2003 New York AC Christmas International

63 KG/138.75 LBS.

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- RANDI MILLER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: November 3, 1983
College: Northern Michigan, McMurray, Neosho County CC
High School: Arlington. Texas (Martin)
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Second in 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial champion
- 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion
- Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 Guelph Open (Canada) Champion
- 2006 Henri Deglane Challenge champion
- 2006 Clansmen International champion
- 2002 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete
- Attended Northern Michigan Univ., McMurray College and Neosho County CC
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - SARA McMANN, Gaffney, S.C. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: September 24, 1980
College: Lock Haven, UM-Morris High School: Marion, N.C. (McDowell)
- 2004 Olympic silver medalist
- 2005 and 2007 World bronze medalist
- 2003 World silver medalist
- 2003 and 2007 Pan American Games champion
- Seven-time U.S. World Team member (2000-03, 2005-07)
- Five-time U.S. Nationals champion (2000-03, 2006)
- Fifth in 2000 Junior World Championships
- Second in 2003 World Cup
- 2004 FILA Olympic Test Tournament champion in Greece
- Five-time Sunkist Kids International Open champion (1999-2001, 2003, 2007)
- Competed in the men's varsity men's team at Lock Haven Univ.

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - ALAINA BERUBE, River Falls, Wis. (New York AC)
Born: January 24, 1979
College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Escanaba, Mich.
- 2005 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2005 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2003-04 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 World University Games bronze medalist
- 2007 and 2004 and 2007 Pan American Championships gold medalist
- Fourth in 2003 Junior World Championships
- Three -time Dave Schultz Memorial International champion (2005-07)
- Her cousin, Jackie Berube, was a 1996 World silver medalist

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE- ELENA PIROZKHOV, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: October 13, 1986
College: none High School: Greenfield, Mass.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg
- Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials at 67 kg
- Originally from Russia, received U.S. citizenship about two years ago
- 2008 Pan American Championships champion
- Third in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Second in 2007 Guelph Open (Canada)
- Second in 2006 Henri Deglane Challenge
- 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open champion

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JENNIFER GERMANY, Chula Vista, Calif. (Missouri Valley)
College: Missouri Valley High School: Chula Vista, Calif. (Eastlake)
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 University Nationals

U.S.NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - TORI ADAMS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Feb. 18, 1982
College: Missouri Valley High School: Amarillo, Texas (Caprock)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2001 Junior World Championships
- Third in 2002 World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Third in 2008 Pan American Championships
- 2004 University Nationals champion
- 2004 Sunkist Kids International Open champion

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - SHAMAINE DANNER, Richmond, Mo. (Missouri Valley)
College: Missouri Valley High School: Richmond, Mo.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals
- Two-time USGWA medalist (2nd in 2006, 3rd in 2005)

OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 63 KG/138.75 LBS.

SAMANTHA FEE, Blairstown, N.J. (Missouri Valley)
College: Missouri Valley High School: Blairstown, N.J.
- Second in 2008 University Nationals
- Fourth in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals
- Third in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. Women's College Nationals

SARA HILLIARD, Lawrence, Kansas (OCU Stars)
College: Oklahoma City Univ., Missouri Valley High School: Lawrence, Kan. (Freestate)
- Second in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals
- Second in 2006 University Nationals
- Third in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals

LAUREN KNIGHT, Vallejo, Calif. (Univ. of the Cumberland)
College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Vallejo, Calif.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg
- Second in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals
- Second in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals

MARINA PICCOLOTTI, Pacifica, Calif. (unattached)
Born: June 8, 1989
College: Oklahoma City Univ. High School: Pacifica, Calif. (Terra Nova)
- 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Third in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals
- 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- 2007 U.S. Sombo Nationals champion
- Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals

STEFENIE SHAW, Waterford, Conn. (New York AC)
Born: December 12, 1986
College: Northern Michigan High School: Waterford, Conn
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 67 kg
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2005 and 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2004 FILA Junior National champion
- Second at 2005 FILA Junior Nationals
- Third in 2005 Trophe Milone Tournament (Italy)
- 2003 USGWA National champion

72 KG/158.5 LBS.

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- ALI BERNARD, New Ulm, Minn. (Gator WC)
Born: April 11, 1986
College: Univ. of Regina High School: New Ulm, Minn.
- 2004 and 2008 U.S. Nationals Champion
- Two-time Junior World champion (2003, 2005)
- Third in 2006 Junior World Championships
- 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- 2005 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Ninth in 2005 World University Games
- 2003-04 Junior Nationals champion
- 2003 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- 2003 FILA Cadet Nationals champion
- Attends the Univ. of Regina in Canada, where she has won four Canadian college titles
- TheMat.com/ASICS Girls High School Wrestler of the Year

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP- KATIE DOWNING, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: January 6, 1980
College: UM-Morris High School: Pendleton, Ind.
- 2005 and 2007 World bronze medalist
- Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003, 2006-07)
- Three-time U.S. World Team member (2005-07)
- Second in 1999 Junior World Championships
- Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2002, 2005, 2008)
- Four-time U.S. World Team Trials champion (2002-03, 2005-06)
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2001 World Cup gold medalist
- Two-time University Nationals champion (1999, 2003)
- 2004-07 New York AC Holiday International champion
- Third in 2006 World Cup

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE- IRIS SMITH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: October 15, 1979
College: None High School: Albany, Ga. (Darsey Private)
Born: Oct. 15, 1979
- 2005 World Champion
- Seventh in 2000 World Championships
- 2005 World Cup bronze medalist
- Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2000-02, 2005)
- Second in 1999 and 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Missed the 2001 World Championships to attended basic training with the U.S. Army
- 2004 Ivan Yarygin Memorial International champion (Russia)
- 2001-02 Pan American Championships champion
- Third in 1996, 2003, 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP)

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE- Kristie Marano, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: January 24, 1979
College: Hudson Valley CC High School: Albany, N.Y. (Colonie Central)
- Two-time World Champion (2000, 2003)
- Nine-time World medalist, most for U.S. women (gold - 2000, 2003; silver - 1996-99, 2007; bronze - 2002, 2006)
- Nine-time U.S. Nationals champion (1996-99, 2002, 2004-07)
- Three-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002-03, 2005)
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- 2003 World Cup champion
- Was an outstanding judo athlete before getting active in wrestling
- Has a daughter, Kayla

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - MEGAN GOLDSMITH, Black River Falls, Wis. (UCWC)
College: Univ. of Calgary High School: Black River Falls, Wis.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 Clansman International champion
- Second in 2006 CIS Canadian college nationals
- 2004 University Nationals champion
- Fourth in 2003 University Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - LACEY NOVINSKA, Fennimore, Wis. (OCU Stars)
Born: June 18, 1986
College: Oklahoma City Univ., Missouri Valley High School: Fennimore, Wis.
- Sixth at 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Seventh in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2006 University Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - JENNA PAVLIK, Lewes, Del. (New York AC)
Born: December 23, 1983
College: Lock Haven High School: Lewes, Del. (Cape Henlopen)
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2001 World Championships
- Second in 1999 Cadet World Championships
- Second in 2007 University Nationals
- Fourth at 2007 U.S. Nationals

OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 72 KG/158.5 LBS. (alphabetically)

AMBERLEE EBERT, Reedsville, Wis. (Missouri Valley)
Born: May 28, 1988
College: Missouri Valley High School: Reedsville, Wis.
- 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion at 67 kg
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals
- Second in 2007 College Nationals
- Second in 2005 Junior Nationals

STEPHANY LEE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: August 10, 1984
College: Missouri Valley High School: Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua)
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Two-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2004, 2006)
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2004 University World champion
- 2004 Pan American Championships champion
- 2004 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Third in 2003 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2003 World Team Trials
- Holds a black belt in judo

JESSICA SMITH, Austintown, Ohio (unattached)
College: none High School: Austintown, Ohio (Fitc)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- USGWA Nationals champion

ASHLEY SWORD, West Palm Beach, Fla. (OCU Stars)
Born: June 4, 1983
College: Oklahoma City High School: Lake Worth, Fla.
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2005 and 2007 University Nationals champion
- Third in 2004 University Nationals
- 2003 FILA Junior Nationals runner-up
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident-athlete for many years before going to college

QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - MATT AZEVEDO, Pismo Beach, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: November 5, 1977
College: Arizona State, Iowa State
High School: Santa Ana, Calif. (Calvary Chapel), Las Vegas, Nev. (Eldorado)
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Second in 2007 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Second in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Three-time NCAA qualifier competing at Iowa State and Arizona State
- Grew up in Las Vegas, and attended Eldorado High School, where he won two state titles. Azevedo completed high school at Calvary Chapel in California.
- His uncle John Azevedo was a 1980 U.S. Olympic team member

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - HENRY CEJUDO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: February 9, 1987
College: None High School: Colorado Springs, Colo. (Coronado), Phoenix, Ariz. (Maryville)
- Member of 2007 U.S. World Team
- 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- 2007 World Team Trials champion
- 2006 Junior World silver medalist
- 2007 Pan American Games champion
- Three-time Pan American Championships champion (2006-08)
- Fifth in 2005 Junior World Championships
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- In 2006, became first high school wrestler to win Senior Freestyle title since USAW became the national governing body
- 2006 ASICS High School Wrestler of the Year
- Two-time Arizona and two-time Colorado State high school champion
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - DANNY FELIX, Morgantown, W.Va. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: March 3, 1974
College: Arizona State High School: Phoenix, Ariz. (South Mountain)
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 New York AC Holiday International
- 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Second in 2000 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2001 World Team Trials
- Seventh in 1995 NCAA Championships for Arizona State

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - NICK SIMMONS, Williamston, Mich. (Sunkist Kids
Born: October 25, 1982
College: Michigan State High School: Williamstown, Mich.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2005 World University Games
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2004 Pan American Championships gold medalist
- Four-time NCAA All-American at Michigan State Univ. (2003, 2005-2007)
- Younger brother, Andy, was also a member of the Michigan State Univ. wrestling team

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - VIC MORENO, Palo Alto, Calif. (Gator WC)
Born: May 17, 1982
College: Cal-Poly SLO High School: Escalon, Calif.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 University Nationals champion
- 2006 NYAC Holiday International Open champion
- 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open champion
- Two-time NCAA All-American at Cal Poly
- Sixth in 2004 and 2005 NCAA Championships
- Fourth in 2000 California state tournament
- Assistant coach at Stanford

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - GRANT NAKAMURA, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Sept. 12, 1983
College: Iowa State High School: Baldwin, Hawaii
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Northwest Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Three-time NCAA qualifier for Iowa State (2003-05)
- State high school champion in 2001

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ADAM SMITH, Newport, Pa. (New York AC)
Born: Feb. 25, 1983
College: Penn State High School: Newport, Pa.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- Three-time NCAA qualifier for Penn State (2003-05)
- Serves on Penn State wrestling staff as director of operations

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (ALPHABETICALLY)

STEPHEN ABAS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Jan. 12, 1978
College: Fresno State
High School: Union City, Calif. (James Logan), Moreno Valley, Calif. (Canyon Springs)
- 2004 Olympic silver medalist
- Fifth in 2003 World Championships
- 2002, 2003 and 2005 World Cup champion
- 2001-03 U.S. World Team member
- Three-time NCAA champion for Fresno State (1999, 2001-02)
- 1998 Junior World Champion
- Fifth in 1997 Junior World Championships
- Sixth in 1996 Junior World Championships
- Third in 1994 Cadet World Championships...

ANGEL ESCOBEDO, Griffith, Ind. (Indiana WC)
Born: January 12, 1987
College: Indiana High School: Griffith, Ind.
- 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion
- 2008 NCAA champion for Indiana
- 2007 Junior World Team member
- Second in 2004 Junior Nationals
- 2002 FILA Cadet Nationals champion
- Four-time Indiana state high school champion

MICHAEL MARTINEZ, Pagosa Springs, Colo. (Cowboy WC)
Born: Feb. 10, 1986
College: Univ. of Wyoming High School: Pagosa Springs, Colo.
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 University Nationals
- Four-time state placewinner in high school

BRAD PATAKY, Clearfield, Pa. (Penn State WC)
Born: Nov. 4, 1986
College: Penn State High School: Clearfield, Pa.
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- 2008 Northeast Olympic Regional Trials champion
- 2007 Northeast Senior Regional champion
- Started as true freshman for Penn State in 2005-06, compiling 15-8 record
- Two-time Pennsylvania state champion
- 2004 Junior Nationals champion in Greco-Roman and runner-up in freestyle

QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - SHAWN BUNCH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: March 19, 1983
College: Edinboro High School: Leavenworth, Kan.
- 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials
- 2007 Pan American Championships champion
- Third in 2007 Medved International (Belarus)
- Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids/ ASU International Open
- Fifth in 2003 University Nationals
- 2003 Northeast Regionals Champion
- Two-time All-American for Edinboro, placing second in 2005 and third in 2006

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - COLEMAN SCOTT, Waynesburg, Pa. (Gator WC)
Born: April 19, 1986
College: Oklahoma State High School: Waynesburg, Pa.
- 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- 2006 U.S. Junior World Team member
- 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- 2006 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion
- Three-time Junior Nationals champion
- 2008 NCAA champion for Oklahoma State, and a four-time All-American

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - TEYON WARE, Norman, Okla. (New York AC)
Born: Aug. 13, 1983
College: Univ. of Oklahoma High School: Edmond, Okla. (North)
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 University Nationals champion
- Sixth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open
- Two-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma (2003, 2005)
- Four-time Oklahoma state champion
- Two-time Junior Nationals champion (2000, 2001)

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - DYLAN LONG, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
College: Univ. of Northern Iowa High School: Creston, Iowa
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2005 and 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open
- Second in 2003 NCAA Championships for Northern Iowa
- Serves as assistant coach at Iowa State

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - MICHAEL LIGHTNER, Norman, Okla. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Nov. 7, 1977
College: Univ. of Oklahoma High School: Marlow, Okla.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 U.S. World Team member
- 2005 U.S. Nationals champion
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2001 NCAA champion at the Univ. of Oklahoma

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - ZACH ROBERSON, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Dec. 18, 1980
College: Iowa State High School: Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Northwest)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 U.S. Nationals champion
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open
- Third in Takhti Cup (Iran)
- 2004 NCAA champion for Iowa State

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - DREW HEADLEE, Waynesburg, Pa. (Pittsburgh)
Born: May 17, 1985
College: Univ. of Pittsburgh High School: Waynesburg, Pa.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials
- Eighth in 2005 NCAA Championships

2007 U.S. WORLD TEAM MEMBER -MIKE ZADICK, Solon, Iowa (Gator WC)
Born: July 12, 1978
College: Iowa High School: Great Falls, Mont.
- Second in 2006 World Championships
- Third in 2008 Pan American Championships
- 2004 and 2007 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Third in 2003 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- Second in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 1994 Cadet World Championships in Greco-Roman
- Brother Bill was 2006 World Champion
- Zadicks were first U.S. brothers to make World FS finals since the Brands in 1993
- Three-time NCAA All-American for the Univ. of Iowa

2007 NATIONALS CHAMPION - NATE GALLICK, Chattanooga, Tenn. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: February 10, 1983
College: Iowa State High School: Tucson, Ariz. (Sunnyside)
- 2007 U.S. Nationals Champion
- Second in 2007 World Team Special Wrestle-off
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 World University Games gold medalist
- 2005 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- 2004 Sunkist Kids International champion
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2004 South Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Seventh in 2003 U.S. Nationals
- 2003 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- 2006 NCAA champion for Iowa State
- Second at 2005 NCAA Championships, Fifth in 2004 NCAA Championships
- Two-time Arizona state high school champion

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (Alphabetically)

ANGEL CEJUDO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: July, 1985
College: none High School: Phoenix, Ariz. (Maryville)
- 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion
- 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- Fourth in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Second at 2007 Henri Deglane Challenge
- Third in 2005 NYAC Holiday Championships
- Four-time Arizona state high school champion

DANIEL DENNIS, Ingleside, Ill. (Hawkeye WC)
College: Iowa High School: Grant, Ill.
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Two-time Illinois state high school runner-up

DARRELL VASQUEZ, Cambridge, Mass. (New York AC)
College: Cal Poly High School: Bakersfield, Calif.
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Two-time NCAA All-American for Cal Poly (4th and 5th place)
- Four-time California state high school champion

QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION - DOUG SCHWAB, Iowa City, Iowa (Gator WC)
Born: August 3, 1977
College: Iowa High School: Osage, Iowa
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2007 World Championships
- 2007 U.S. World Team Trials champion
- 2007 Pan American Games bronze medalist
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 Pan American Championships gold medalist
- Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- 1999 NCAA champion for Iowa and a three-time All-American
- Works as assistant coach for the Univ. of Iowa

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - BILL ZADICK, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: April 3, 1973
College: Iowa High School: Great Falls, Montana
- 2006 World champion
- Third in 2007 Pan American Championships
- Seventh in 2001 World Championships
- 2001 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials champion
- Second in 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Second in 2003, 2006, 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 1999 and 2002 World Team Trials
- In 2006, he and younger brother Mike made the World finals. Bill won a gold and Mike won a silver at the 2006 World Championships
- 1996 NCAA champion for Iowa and two-time All-American
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - JARED FRAYER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: October 7, 1978
College: Oklahoma High School: Clearwater, Fla. (Countryside)
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Second at 2006 World Team Trials
- Third at 2004-05 and 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth at 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2003 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2001 NCAA runner-up at the Univ. of Oklahoma
- Fourth in 2000 NCAA Championships
- Three-time Florida state high school champion

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CHRIS BONO, Ringgold, Ga. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: February 13, 1974
College: Iowa State High School: Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School)
- Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003, 2005, 2006)
- Three-time U.S. World Team member (2001, 2002, 2005)
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2003 World Cup champion
- Second in 1998-2001 and 2004 U.S. Nationals
- 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Second in 2001 World Cup
- Third in 1997 and 2002 Pan American Championships
- 1996 NCAA champion at Iowa State Univ.
- Head coach at the Univ. of Tennessee-Chattanooga

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - BRENT METCALF, Davison, Mich. (Gator WC)
Born: July 14, 1986
College: Univ of Iowa, Virginia Tech High School: Davison, Mich.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 Clansman International champion
- 2006 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion
- Was ineligible to compete during 2006-07 season after transferring to Iowa since Virginia Tech refused to release him from his scholarship
- Four-time Michigan state champion
- Six-time Junior Nationals champion, tying national record with Sean Hage of Georgia

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE- ZACK ESPOSITO, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
Born: Sept. 9, 1983
College: Oklahoma State High School: Blairstown, N.J. (Blair Academy)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 Trophe Milone Champion (Italy)
- Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 NCAA Champion for Oklahoma State
- Third in 2006 NCAA Championships for Oklahoma State
- Second in 2004 NCAA Championships
- Three-time Prep National champion for Blair Academy
- Has three brothers, Matt, Dave and Pete, who all wrestled in college

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - TRENT PAULSON, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Born: May 11, 1983
College: Iowa State High School: Council Bluffs, Iowa (Lewis Central)
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- 2007 NCAA champion for Iowa State
- 2006 University Nationals freestyle champion
- 2005 University Nationals Greco-Roman champion
- Twin brother, Travis, is competing in Olympic Trials at 74 kg
- Three-time Junior Nationals Greco-Roman champion

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (alphabetically)

NATHANIEL HOLT, Provo, Utah (Chippewa WC)
Born: October 25, 1987
College: Central Michigan High School: Provo, Utah
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2007 University Nationals
- Third in FILA Junior Nationals
- Second in Junior Nationals

JESSE JANTZEN, Cambridge, Mass. (New York AC)
Born: Feb. 5, 1982
College: Harvard High School: Shoreham, N.Y. (Shoreham-Wading River)
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion at 74 kg
- Sixth in 2002 World Team Trials
- Third in 2001 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2004 New York AC Christmas International
- 2004 Henri Deglane Challenge champion in France
- 2004 NCAA champion for Harvard, and three-time All-American
- First four-time high school state champion in New York history
- 2000 ASICS Tiger High School Wrestler of the Year

JOE JOHNSTON, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye WC)
Born: Sept. 14, 1982
College: Iowa High School: Prairie Village, Kan. (Shawnee Mission East)
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- Two-time All-American for Iowa (Second in 2005, sixth in 2006)
- Two-time Kansas state champion
- Assistant coach at Cornell College

CARY KOLAT, Hampstead, Md. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: May 19, 1973
College: Lock Haven, Penn State High School: Rices Landing, Pa. (Jefferson-Morgan)
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 1997 World Championships
- Third in 1998 World Championships
- Fourth in 1999 World Championships
- Ninth in 2000 Olympic Games
- 1997-99 U.S. World Team Trials champion
- Two-time NCAA champion for Lock Haven (1996-97)
- Four-time Pennsylvania state champion

ERIC LARKIN, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Sept. 18. 1979
College: Arizona State High School: Tucson, Ariz. (Sunnyside)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Eighth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open
- Third in 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2003 NCAA champion for Arizona State and four-time All-American

JERROD SANDERS, Raleigh, N.C. (unattached)
College: Oklahoma State High School: El Reno, Okla.
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Seventh in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2004 Sunkist Kids International
- 2003 NCAA All-American for Oklahoma State

PHILLIP SIMPSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: Jan. 28, 1983
College: U.S. Miltary Academy High School: Tenn. (MBA)
- 2008 Northwest Regional Trials champion at 74 kg
- 2007 Trophe Milone bronze medalist
- Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- 2006 Armed Forces champion
- Second in 2006 University Nationals
- Second in 2005 NCAA Championships for U.S. Military Academy

QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - BEN ASKREN, Columbia, Mo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: July 18, 1984
College: Missouri High School: Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead)
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Seventh in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 World Cup team member
- 2007 New York AC International champion
- Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Two-time NCAA champion for Missouri (2006, 2007)
- Two-time Hodge Trophy winner as college wrestler of the year (2006, 2007)
- Second in NCAA Championships (2004, 2005)
- 2002 Junior Nationals champion in both styles

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - TYRONE LEWIS, Oklahoma City, Okla. (Gator WC)
Born: November 29, 1979
College: Oklahoma State High School: El Reno, Okla.
- 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 Ivan Yarygin International
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 and 2007 Sunkist Kids International champion
- 2004 NCAA runner-up for Oklahoma State

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - RYAN CHURELLA, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC)
Born: March 8, 1983
College: Michigan High School: Novi, Mich.
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Guelph Open champion in Canada
- 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion
- Third in 2007 Henri Deglane Challenge
- Three-time All-American for Michigan (Second in 2006, Fourth in 2005, Third in 2004)
- 2001 National High School champion
- Two-time Michigan state champion
- His father, Mark, was a three-time NCAA champion for Michigan

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - MATT LACKEY, Champaign, Ill. (New York AC)
Born: August 25, 1980
College: Univ of Illinois High School: Moline, Ill.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2008 Guelph Open
- Third in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open
- Sixth in 2003 World Team Trials
- 2003 University Nationals champion.
- Second in 2003 NYAC Christmas International
- 2000 FILA Junior Nationals champion...
- Ninth in 2000 Junior World Championships...
- 2003 NCAA champion for Illinois, and three-time All-American

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE- RAMICO BLACKMON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: Sept. 12, 1972
College: Eastern Michigan High School: Fort Meyers, Fla. (North Fort Meyers)
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Second in 2001 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2001 U.S. Nationals champion
- Third in 2002 U.S. Nationals
- MAC champion and NCAA qualifier at Eastern Michigan

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - TRAVIS PAULSON, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Born: May 11, 1983
College: Iowa State High School: Council Bluffs, Iowa (Lewis Central)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 University Nationals runner-up
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Three-time All-American at Iowa State
- Three-time Iowa state champion
- Twin brother, Trent, was 2007 NCAA champion for Iowa State

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ERIC LUEDKE, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye WC)
College: Iowa High School: Colby, Kan.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (alphabetically)

CASEY CUNNINGHAM, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: April 25, 1976
College: Central Michigan High School: Middleton, Mich. (Fulton/Middleton)
- 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Eighth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2002 and 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2002 and 2007 U.s. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Third in 2003-04 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2003 World Team Trials
- Seventh in 2000 U.S. Nationals
- Did not compete in 2005 and 2006 seasons
- Assistant Coach at Central Michigan Univ.
- Married to Tara Nott, 2000 Olympic champion weightlifter. They have 2 children.
- 1999 NCAA champion and 1998 NCAA runner-up for Central Michigan Univ.

KEITH GAVIN, Factoryville, Pa. (New York AC)
Born: August 12, 1985
College: Univ. of Pittsburgh High School: Factoryville, Pa. (Lackawana Trail)
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- 2008 NCAA champion for Pitt
- 2007 NCAA runner-up

TRAVIS KOPPENHAFER, Mesa, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
College: Adams State High School: Mancos, Colo.,
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- NCAA Div. II national champion for Adams State

DONNY PRITZLAFF, Madison, Wis. (New York AC)
Born: January 23, 1979
College: Wisconsin High School: Lyndhurst, N.J.
- 2006 World bronze medalist
- 2006 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2006 U.S. World Team Trials Champion
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 1998 Junior World Champion
- Second in 2006 Pan American Championships
- Third in 2002 and 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2002 World Team Trials
- 2002 and 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- Two-time NCAA champion for Univ. of Wisconsin (2000-01) and four-time All-American
- His cousin Glenn was a NCAA champion for Penn State

QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - MO LAWAL, Temecula, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: January 11, 1981
College: Oklahoma State, Central Oklahoma High School: Plano, Texas (East)
- Seventh in 2005 World Championships
- 2005, 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials at 96 kg
- 2007 Pan American Championships champion
- 2006 Uzbekistan Cup Golden Grand Prix champion
- 2005 U.S. World Team Trials champion
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Third in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2003 University Nationals champion
- NCAA All-American for Oklahoma State Univ. (Third in 2003)
- 2002 NCAA Div. II champion for Univ. of Central Oklahoma
- 1999 Texas state high school champion, and a two-time runner-up

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - ANDY HROVAT, Ann Arbor, Mich., (New York AC)
Born: January 21, 1980
College: Michigan High School: Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edward)
- Second in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist
- Member of 2006 U.S. World Team
- 2006 World Team Trials champion
- Second in 2007 World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2003 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2001 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2001-02 University Nationals champion
- Two-time All-American for Univ. of Michigan, fourth in 2001 and seventh in 2002
- Two-time Ohio state high school champion for St. Edward HS
- Strength and conditioning coach for Univ. of Michigan

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - BRYCE HASSEMAN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: August 4, 1981
College: Bloomsburg High School: Franklin, Ind. (Community)
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open
- 2006 Canada Cup champion
- 2008 Northeast Regional champion
- 2008 Guelph Open champion (Canada)
- Third in 2007 New York AC Holiday International
- NCAA qualifier for Bloomsburg Univ.

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CLINT WATTENBERG, Ithaca, N.Y. (New York AC)
Born: April 20, 1980
College: Cornell High School: Pleasant Valley, Calif.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Two-time All-American for Cornell University

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - B.J. PADDEN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 23, 1983
College: Univ. of Nebraska High School: Harding County, S.D.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2008 Guelph Open
- Second in 2007 Hargobind International (Canada)
- Fourth in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Two-time NCAA All-American for Nebraska (3rd in 2006, 5th in 2005)

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - MATT PELL, Charlottesville, Va. (Cavalier WC)
College: Univ. of Missouri High School: Luxenburg, Va. (Luxemburg-Casco)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Seventh in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2005 University World Team Trials
- Third in 2005 Pan American Championships
- NCAA All-American for the Univ. of Missouri

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - JAKE VARNER, Bakersfield, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: March 24, 1986
College: Iowa State High School: Bakersfield
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 and 2008 NCAA Championships for Iowa State
- 2005 FILA Junior World Team member
- Second in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals
- Two-time California state high school champion

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (alphabetically)

LEE FULLHART, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: June 10, 1976
College: Iowa High School: Decorah, Iowa
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2004 U.S. Nationals champion
- Two-time U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up (2000, 2004)
- Four-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2002-03, 2005-06)
- Four-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002, 2003, 2005-06)
- 2007 Dave Schulz Memorial International Champion
- 2003 Pan American Championships gold medalist
- Third in 2002 World Cup
- 1997 NCAA champion and four-time All-American at the Univ. of Iowa
- His wife, Doreen, is a weightlifter training for the 2008 Olympic Games
- Three-time Iowa state high school champion

JAKE HERBERT, Wexford, Pa. (Wildcat WC)
Born: March 6, 1985
College: Northwestern High School: North Allegheny, Pa.
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- Fifth in 2008 Alexander Medved International (Belarus)
- 2007 Hargobind International champion (Canada)
- Second in 2007 Sunkist Kids International
- 2006 World University bronze medalist
- 2007 NCAA champion for Northwestern and three-time All-American (Second in 2006, Third in 2005)

CHRIS PENDLETON, Stilwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
Born: Jan. 21, 1982
College: Oklahoma State High School: Leemore, Calif.
- 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Two-time NCAA champion at Oklahoma State Univ. (2004-05)
- 2002 University Nationals runner-up

TYREL TODD, Bozeman, Mont. (New York AC)
Born: July 16, 1985
College: Univ. of Michigan High School: Bozeman, Mont.
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Eighth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 NCAA Championships for Michigan
- Three-time Montana state champion

JOE WILLIAMS, Dekalb, Ill. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Nov. 26, 1974
College: Iowa High School: Chicago, Ill. (Mt. Carmel)
- 2001 and 2005 World bronze medalist
- Fifth in 2004 Olympic Games
- Fourth in 1999 World Championships
- Fifth in 2007 World Championships
- Six-time U.S. Nationals champion (1999, 2001-04, 2007)
- Four-time World Cup champion (2000-03)
- 1993 and 2003 Pan American Games champion
- Three-time NCAA champion at the Univ. of Iowa (1996-98)
- Member of NCAA 75th Anniversary Team, the top 15 college wrestlers of all time
- Four-time Illinois state high school champion

QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - DANIEL CORMIER, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC)
Born: March 20, 1979
College: Oklahoma State, Colby CC
High School: Lafayette, La. (Northside)
- 2007 World bronze medalist
- Fourth in 2004 Olympic Games
- Fifth in the 2003 World Championships
- Six-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003-08)
- Also competed in 2005 and 2006 World Championships
- 2003 Pan American Games champion
- 2002 Pan American Championships gold medallist
- Thrid in 2001 and 2002 World Team Trials
- Third in the 1995 Cadet World Championships
- 2001 NCAA runner-up for Oklahoma State Univ.
- Two-time NJCAA junior college national champion for Colby CC (1998, 1999)
- Three-time Lousiana state high school champion

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - NIK FEKETE, Iowa City, Iowa (New York AC)
Born: March 24, 1980
College: Michigan State High School: Cranford, N.J.
- Second in 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2005 and 2007 World Team Trials
- 2006 Pan American Championships champion
- 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion
- 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion
- 1998 Junior Nationals champion and 1996 Cadet Nationals champion
- 2001 NCAA All-American for Michigan State

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - WILLIE PARKS, Colorado Springs, Colo.(U.S. Army)
College: Dana College High School: Garden Grove, Calif.
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Armed Forces champion
- 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fourth in 2008 University World Team Trials
- NAIA national champion for Dana College

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - KURT BACKES, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Born: May 13, 1983
College: Iowa State High School: Blairstown, N.J. (Blair Academy)
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Member of 2008 U.S. World Cup Team
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 University Nationals
- Two-time All-American for Iowa State (Second in 2007, Seventh in 2004)

U.S.NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE- DAMION HAHN, Ithaca, N.Y. (New York AC)
Born: April 12, 1980
College: Minnesota High School: Lakewood, N.J.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2008 Pan American Championships
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2002 World University Championships
- Two-time NCAA champion for Minnesota (2003, 2004)

U.S.NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE- MAX ASKREN, Hartland, Wis. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Sept. 9, 1986
College: Missouri High School: Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Eighth in 2006 Junior World Championships
- 2006 Junior World Team Trials champion
- NCAA All-American for Univ. of Missouri
- Third in 2005 Junior Nationals
- His older brother Ben is 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 74 kg

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - NICK PRESTON, Morgantown, W.Va. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: December 15, 1979
College: Ohio State High School:
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2002 U.S. World Team Trials
- Two-time NCAA All-American at The Ohio State Univ. (5th in 2000, 3rd in 2002)

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. (alphabetically)

KYLE CERMINARA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: July 8, 1983
College: Univ. of Buffalo High School: Lewiston, N.Y. (Lewiston-Porter)
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International Open
- Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids /ASU International Open
- Eighth in 2004 NCAA Tournament for University of Buffalo
- 2001 New York State Champion

KONRAD DUDZIAK, Bayonne, N.J. (New York AC)
College: Duke Univ. High School: Jersey City, N.J. (St. Peters Prep)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- Eighth at 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in Junior European Championships competing for Poland
- Third in 2007 ACC Championships for Duke

BRENT JONES, Burke, Va. (Cavalier WC)
Born: October 13, 1986
College: Univ. of Virginia High School: Fairfax, Va. (Robinson)
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Second in 2006 FILA Junior World Team Trials

SEAN STENDER, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Born: April 12, 1982
College: Univ. of Northern Iowa High School: Eldridge, Iowa (North Scott)
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- 2005 Sunkist Kids International champon
- Three-time All-American for Northern Iowa (Second in 2005, Sixth in 2004, Fourth in 2003)

QUALIFIERS AT 120 kg/264.5 lbs. (by U.S. Nationals placement

U.S NATIONALS CHAMPION - TOMMY ROWLANDS, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 3, 1981
College: Ohio State High School: Columbus, Ohio (Bishop Ready)
- Fifth in 2007 World Championships
- 2007 World Team Trials champion
- 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2005 World University Games gold medalist
- 2008 Pan American Championships champion
- 2005 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Second in 2002 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2008 Pan American Championships champion
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Second in 2000 Junior World Championships
- 1999 Junior National champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman
- 2002 and 2004 NCAA Champion at Ohio State, and three-time All-American
- Currently an assistant coach at The Ohio State Univ.
- Two-time Ohio state high school champion

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - STEVE MOCCO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: December 28, 1981
College: Oklahoma State, Iowa
High School: Blairstown, N.J. (Blair Academy), Newark, N.J. (St. Benedicts Prep)
- 2005, 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- Five-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2004-08)
- 2006 Pan American Championships champion
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2005 NCAA Champion for Oklahoma State
- 2003 NCAA champion for Univ. of Iowa
- Two-time NCAA runner-up, once for Iowa and once for Oklahoma State
- Three-time Junior Nationals champion (1999-2001)
- Four-time National Prep School champion
- 2001 ASICS Tiger High School Wrestler of the Year
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - TERVEL DLAGNEV, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: November 19, 1985
College: Nebraska-Kearney High School: Arlington, Texas
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open champion
- Second in 2006 Northern Plains Regional
- 2007-08 NCAA Division II champion for Nebraska-Kearney
- Moved to the USA from Bulgaria at the age of four

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - TOLLY THOMPSON, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 24, 1973
College: Univ. of Nebraska High School: Janesville, Iowa
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 World bronze medalist
- Two-time U.S. World Team Trials champion (2005, 2006)
- Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (1998, 2005, 2006)
- Second in 2004 Olympic Team Trials
- 1995 NCAA champion for Nebraska

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - LES SIGMAN, Lincoln, Neb. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Aug. 16, 1981
College: Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha High School: Sturgis, S.D.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 Trophe Milone (Italy)
- 2006 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- Four-time NCAA Division II champion for Nebraska-Omaha (2003-06)
- 2005 Midlands champion
- South Dakota state champion

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - PAT CUMMINS, Blacksburg, Va. (New York AC)
Born: Nov. 16, 1980
College: Penn State High School: Lancaster, Pa. (Warwick)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Second in 2004 NCAA Championships for Penn State

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - SCOTT STEELE, Towson, Md. (Navy Mat Club)
Born: July 9, 1986
College: U.S. Naval Academy High School: Towson, Md.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Competes for U.S. Naval Academy

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 120 KG/264.5 LBS. (alphabetically)

ZACHERY REY, Hopatcong, N.J. (LVAC)
College: Lehigh Univ. High School: Hopatcong, N.J.
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Two-time New Jersey state champion
- 2007 Junior Nationals All-American
- 2006 Cadet Nationals runner-up in Greco-Roman

QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - SPENSER MANGO, St. Louis, Mo. (Gator WC/USOEC)
Born: July 6, 1986
College: Northern Michigan High School: St. Louis, Mo. (Christian Brothers)
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Second in 2007 World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 World University champion
- 2006 Junior World bronze medalist
- Second in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Second in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Two-time Missouri state champion
- U.S. Olympic Education Center student-athlete at Northern Michigan Univ

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - LINDSEY DURLACHER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: Sept. 14, 1974
College: Illinois High School: Buffalo Grove, Ill., Beaver Dam, Wis. (Wayland Academy)
- 2006 World bronze medalist
- Fifth in 2007 World Championships
- 2006 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Three -time U.S. World Team member
- 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist
- Two-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002-03)
- Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2002-04)
- 2003 Pan American Championships silver medallist
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Four-time Maccabiah Games champion (1993, 1997, 2001, 2005)
- Two-time NCAA All-American at the Univ. of Illinois (1996-97)
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - JERMAINE HODGE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: July 7, 1981
College: None High School: Hillsborough, N.C. (Orange)
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Armed Forces champion
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 Sunkist Kids International
- Second in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- Third in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - SAM HAZEWINKEL, Norman, Okla. (Gator WC)
Born: March 4, 1983
College: Univ. of Oklahoma High School: Pensacola, Fla. (Pensacola Christian Academy)
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- 2005 and 2007 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2005, 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Four-time NCAA All-American for Oklahoma (third in 2004, 2005, 2006 and second in 2007)
- Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Third in 2003-04 and 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2003 World Team Trials
- 2001-02 Greco-Roman Junior national champion
- His father Dave and uncle, Jim, both competed in the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games as members of the U.S. Greco-Roman team

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - ERIC GRAJALES, Brandon, Fla. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: October 22, 1989
College: none High School: Brandon, Fla.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2008 Petko Sirakov - Ivan Iliev International (Bulgaria)
- Member of 2006 and 2007 U.S. Junior World Teams
- Second in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials at 60 kg
- 2006 Junior Nationals champion

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JIMMY CHASE, Carol Stream, Ill. (Pinnacle)
College: none High School: Glenbard North, Ill.
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion
- 2008 Illinois state high school champion
- His sister Caitlyn Chase was a nationally ranked women's wrestler in recent years.

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - JOSH HABECK, Colorado Springs, Colo (U.S. Army)
Born: May 13, 1979
College: UW-LaCrosse High School: Schofield, Wis. (DC Everest)
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2005 Sunkist Kids International
- NCAA Division III All-American for Wisconsin-La Crosse

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (alphabetically)

ANTHONY BROOKER, Philadelphia, Pa. (U.S. Air Force)
College: The Citadel High School: Beaufort, S.C. (Battery Creek)
- 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Second in 2007 and 2008 Armed Forces Championships
- Competed in 2007 CISM World Military Games
- Eighth in 2005 U.S. Nationals

NATE ENGEL, St. Helena, Calif. (USOEC)
Born: June 6, 1983
College: Northern Michigan High School: St. Helena, Calif., Pasco, Fla.
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- 2007 University Nationals champion

NIKKO TRIGGAS, Morega, Calif. (Ohio State)
College: Ohio State High School: Moraga, Calif. (Campolindo)
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Second in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials
- 2007 Junior Pan American champion
- 2007 Junior Nationals double champion

MIGUEL PENA, Camp LeJeune, N.C. (Ohio State)
College: none High School: Bethlehem, Pa. (Liberty)
- 2008 Northeast Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Third in 2008 University Nationals
- Fourth in 2008 Armed Forces Championships
- District champion in high school

ROGER STEWART, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
College: Old Dominion High School: Woodbridge, Va,
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- Eighth in 2005 U.S. Nationals in freestyle
- 2005 Deaf Olympics bronze medalist

QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - JIM GRUENWALD, Marquette, Mich. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 9, 1970
College: Marantha Baptist Bible College High School: Greendale, Wis.
- Member of 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Teams
- Fourth in 2003 World Championships
- Sixth in 2000 Olympic Games
- 2003, 2004 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2001-03 World Team Trials champion
- 2002 World Cup champion
- Seven-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1996-02)
- Attended Maranatha Baptist Bible College
- Works as assistant coach at the U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - JOE BETTERMAN, Chicago, Ill. (New York AC)
Born: July 11, 1984
College: Northern Michigan High School: Chicago, Ill. (Lakeview)
- 2007 U.S. World Team member
- Second at 2006, 2007 and U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2008 Pan American Championships
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third at 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Two-time University Nationals champion (2004-05)
- Two-time FILA Junior Nationals champion (2003-04)
- 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International Champion
- 2003-04 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- U.S. Olympic Education Center student-athlete at Northern Michigan Univ
- Sixth at 2006 Illinois state high school tournament

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - GLENN GARRISON, Colorado Springs, Colo (U.S. Army)
Born: March 25, 1974
College: Montana State-Northern, Clackamas CC High School: Beaverton, Ore.
- 2007 U.S. Nationals champion
- Third in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 CISM Military World Championships bronze medalist
- 2004 World Cup bronze medalist
- Two-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2001, 2005)
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- 1997 NAIA national champion at Montana State-Northern
- 1996 Junior college national champion at Clackamas CC
- Second in 1992 Oregon state high school championships

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - MARCO LARA, Long Beach, Calif. (New York AC/USOEC)
Born: July 10, 1983
College: Northern Michigan, Cerritos College High School: Lakewood, Calif.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2007 New York AC Holiday International
- Fourth in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open…

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JEREMIAH DAVIS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: November 27, 1984
College: Northern Michigan High School: Spring Valley, Calif. (Monte Vista)
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 and 2006 U.S. Nationals champion
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Second in 2006 University Nationals
- Second in 2005 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open
- Third in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2004 FILA Junior World Team Trials
- Third in 2003 California state high school championships

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - WILLIE MADISON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: July 8, 1990
College: Northern Michigan High School: Metairie, La. (Grace King)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2005 and 2007 World Team Trials
- 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- Fifth in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Sixth in 2003 U.S. Nationals
- 2003 University Nationals champion

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ERIC STEVENSON, Newberg, Ore. (Orange Crush)
Born: July 8, 1990
College: Oregon State High School: Newberg, Ore.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion
- 2002 Junior Nationals champion
- Two-time NCAA qualifier for Oregon State
- FILA Junior World Team member

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (alphabetically)

NOAH BLANKENSHIP, Bucyrus, Ohio (U.S. Marines)
College: Mercyhurst, Ohio State-Marion High School: Bucyrus, Ohio
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Second in 2007 Northeast Senior Regionals
- Coached four years on high school and middle school level

DONOVAN DEPATTO, Jacksonville, N.C. (U.S. Marines)
College: none High School: Monticello, Minn.
- 2008 Armed Forces Champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 and 2008 University Nationals
- Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championships

TONY MUSTARI, Greeley, Colo. (Northern Colorado Wrestling)
Born: October 27, 1986
College: Univ. of Northern Colorado High School: Greeley, Colo. (Central)
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fifth in 2008 University Nationals in freestyle
- Third in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals
- 2005 Junior Nationals freestyle champion and runner-up in Greco-Roman
- Three-time Colorado high school champion

CHAD VANDIVER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (unattached)
College: Northern Illinois High School: Machesny Park, Ill. (Harlem)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Second in 2008 University Nationals
- 2006 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- Seventh in 2006 University Nationals

QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - MARK RIAL, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: March 29, 1978
College: Northern Iowa High School: Fort Dodge, Iowa
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Third in 2007 World Team Trials
- Second in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial Internationl
- 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion
- Third in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 1994 Cadet World Championships
- Attended Univ. of Northern Iowa
- U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - JAKE DEITCHLER, New Ramsey, Minn. (Minnesota Storm)
Born: December 1, 1989
College: signed with Minnesota High School: Anoka, Minn.
- 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Member of 2007 Junior World Team
- 2007 Junior Nationals Greco-Roman champion
- Second in 2006 Junior Nationals in freestyle
- 2006 FILA Cadet national champion in Greco-Roman
- Attends Anoka High School, where he is senior and a three-time state champion
- Coached by 1996 Olympic silver medalist Brandon Paulson

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - FARUK SAHIN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: January 1, 1976
College: Secluk Univ. (Turkey) High School: Konya, Turkey (Gazi)
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Armed Forces champion
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Naturalized citizen in 2004
- 2006 World Sombo bronze medalist
- 2001 and 2003 Sunkist Kids International Open champion
- 2002 and 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion.
- 1996 and 1998 Turkish Nationals champion
- Member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - JACOB CURBY, LaGrange, Ill. (Gator WC/USOEC)
Born: March 17, 1984
College: Northern Michigan High School: LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons Township)
- Fourth in 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2008 Pan American Championships
- Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2006 New York AC International champion
- 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion
- 2006 University Nationals champion
- Tenth in 2006 University World Championships

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JACOB HEY, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: September 17, 1974
College: Illinois, Illinois State High School: Dixon, Ill.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Second in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 1998 and 2003-04 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2002 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2001 and 2003 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 1998, 2002 and 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- 1991 Illinois State Champion

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - MARCEL COOPER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: Sept. 10, 1970
College: none High School: Spring Valley. N.Y.
- 2001 U.S. World Team member
- Second in 1999 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2001 and 2006 U.S. Nationals champion
- Third in 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Four-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002)
- Two-time CISM Military World Championships bronze medalist (1999-2000)
- 2002 World Cup silver medalist
- Third in 1997 Pan American Championships…

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - OSCAR WOOD, Fountain, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: June 21, 1975
College: Oregon State High School: Gresham, Ore. (Sam Barlow)
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team member
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2004 U.S. Nationals champion
- Third in 2001 World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2002-03 U.S. World Team Trials
- Two-time NCAA All-American at Oregon State Univ.
- 1994 ASICS Tiger High School Wrestler of the Year

2006-08 U.S. WORLD TEAM MEMBER - HARRY LESTER, Akron, Ohio (Gator WC)
Born: Sept. 30, 1983
College: Northern Michigan, Iowa State
High School: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Cuyahoga Falls Valley Christian Academy)
- 2006 and 2007 World bronze medalist
- 2007 Pan American Games champion
- 2007 University Nationals champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman
- 2005 U.S. World Team member
- 2005 U.S. Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2003 Junior World Championships
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Third in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- First USOEC wrestler to win a Senior Nationals title and make a U.S. Senior World Team

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (alphabetically)

BO BECKMAN, Pleasant Grove, Utah (USOEC)
College: Northern Michigan High School: Pleasant Grove, Utah
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Fourth in 2008 FILA Junior National Championships

ESAI DOMINGUEZ, Omaha, Neb. (Maverick WC)
College: Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha High School: Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep)
- 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Second in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials
- Third in 2008 FILA Junior National Championships
- Second in 2007 Junior Nationals
- 2006 Junior Nationals champion

MIKE ELLSWORTH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: April 3, 1972
College: Univ. of Michigan High School: Caro, Mich.
- 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Second in 2003 and 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 1997 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2001-03 World Team Trials
- 2004 East Regional Olympic Team Trials champion
- Second in 1999, 2001 and 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Outstanding Wrestler at 2003 Tahkti Cup in Iran
- Second in 2002 Pan American Championships

C.C. FISHER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (unattached)
Born: May 28, 1976
College: North Carolina High School: Durham, N.C. (Riverside)
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Eighth in 2003 U.S. Nationals in freestyle
- Fifth in 2002 World Team Trials in freestyle
- Seventh in 2002 U.S. Nationals in freestyle
- Two-time NCAA qualifier and ACC champion for North Carolina

SHANNON SLACK, Colorado Springs, Colo. (No Limits)
College: Fresno State, Old Dominion
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- Fourth in 2006 University Nationals
- Third in 2005 University World Team Trials

QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - T.C. DANTZLER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: Oct. 26, 1970
College: Northern Illinois High School: South Holland, Ill. (Thornwood)
- Fifth in 2006 World Championships
- 2006, 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Five-time U.S. World Team member (2002-03, 2005-07)
- Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1998, 2001-02)
- 2003 and 2007 Pan American Games bronze medalist
- Third in the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2006 and 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion
- His given name is Thomas Curtis Dantzler.
- Founder of a background screening company named TCLogiq
- Four-time NCAA qualifier at Northern Illinois

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP- ANDREW BISEK, Chaska, Minn. (Minnesota Storm/USOEC)
Born: Aug. 18, 1986
College: Northern Michigan High School: Chaska, Minn.
- 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- 2007 and 2008 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Second at 2005 FILA Junior Nationals
- Fourth in 2005 New York AC Holiday International

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - JAKE FISHER, Platte City, Mo. (New York AC/USOEC)
Born: Feb. 20, 1984
College: Northern Michigan High School: Platte City, Mo. (Platte County)
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion
- Second in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- Third in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- 2006 University Nationals champion
- 2004 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Second in 2003 FILA Junior Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CHENEY HAIGHT, Orem, Utah (New York AC)
Born: Dec. 27, 1984
College: Northern Michigan High School: Orem, Utah (Timpanogos)
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth at 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Second at 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- 2006 Sunkist Kids /ASU International Champion
- 2006 New York AC Holiday International Open champion
- 2005 University World Team Trials champion
- Second at 2005 University Nationals
- Three-time Utah state champion (2001-03)

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JESS HARGRAVE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JAMES JOHNSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: June 14, 1981
College: none High School: Key Largo, Fla. (Coral Shores)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion
- Second in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2006 Armed Forces champion

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - TALAN KNOX, Salt Lake City, Utah (Sunkist Kids)
Born: March 2, 1988
College: Northern Michigan High School: Salt Lake City, Utah (Brighton)
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 University Nationals
- Three-time Utah state champion

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (alphabetically)

CHRIS BULLINS, Stoneville, N.C. (Y.E.S. Greensboro)
Born: July 5, 1988
College: UNC-Greensboro High School: Statesville, N.C. (Dalton L McMichael)
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2008 University Nationals
- Four-time Junior Nationals All-American

STEVE FORREST, Camp LeJeune, N.C. (U.S. Marines)
College: Sacred Heart High School: Bennington, Vt. (Mt. Anthony)
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- 2006 U.S. Beach World Team Trials champion
- 2006 U.S. Beach Nationals champion
- Three-time state champion and two-time New England champion in high school

KEVIN LOZANO, Jefferson, La. (Gator/USOEC)
Born: June 27, 1982
College: Northern Michigan High School: Jefferson, La. (Riverdale)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2007 Sunkist Kids International
- Second in 2004 Sunkist Kids International
- Fifth in 2003 Sunkist Kids International

BRANDON McNAB, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: July 3, 1979
College: none High School: Fon du Lac, Wis. (Goodrich)
- 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Second at 2004 U.S. Nationals
- Fifth at 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 1997 and 2002 Sunkist Kids International Open champion
- Member of 1998-99 Junior World Team
- 1995 Cadet World Team member

KEITH SIERACKI, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: July 22, 1971
College: none High School: Richland Center, Wis.
- 2001 U.S. World Team member
- Won 2004 U.S. Team Trials, although U.S. did not qualify his weight class for Olympics
- Lost 2000 U.S. Olympic Team spot following a court battle after winning the Trials
- Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (1998, 2001-03)
- Seven-time Armed Forces champion (1993, 1995, 1999, 2001-03, 06)
- Second in 2002 CISM World Military Championships
- 2001-02 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
- 2002 Pan American Championships champion
- Younger brother, Aaron, also competes for the U.S. Army


QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (based on U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - BRAD AHEARN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: April 21, 1981
College: Central Michigan High School: Orange Park, Fla.
- 2008 U.S. Nationals champion
- Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2006 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- 2008 Northwest Olympic Regional Trials champion
- Fifth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Sixth in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Member of U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - BRAD VERING, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: Aug. 21, 1977
College: Nebraska High School: Howell, Neb.
- Second in 2007 World Championships
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team member
- Fifth in 2002-03 World Championships
- Four-time U.S. World Team member (2002-03, 2005, 2007)
- Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003-05, 2007)
- 2004 World Cup champion
- Champion at 2005 New York AC Christmas International
- First wrestler from the state of Nebraska to compete in the World Championships
- 2000 NCAA champion at the Univ. of Nebraska, and three-time NCAA All-American
- First Nebraska-born Greco-Roman wrestler to compete in the Olympic Games

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - CHAS BETTS, St. Michael, Minn. (Minnesota Storm/USOEC)
Born: March 8, 1986
College: Northern Michigan High School: St. Michael, Minn. (St. Michael-Albertville)
- Third at 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2008 Pan American Championships
- Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open
- 2006 World University silver medalist
- Sixth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2005-06 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Ninth in 2005 Junior World Championships

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - AARON SIERACKI, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: April 11, 1975
College: Lindenwood High School: Richland Center, Wis.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third at 2004, 2006-07 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Six-time Armed Forces champion (2000-01, 2003, 2006-08)
- Fourth at 2004 Olympic Team Trials
- Fourth at 2003 World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2006 New York AC Holiday International Open Champion
- 2000 and 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open Champion
- Older brother, Keith, also competes for the U.S. Army
- Competed a number of years with the U.S. Air Force before joining the Army

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - KEN COOK, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: Dec. 12, 1982
College: Cal-Davis, Iowa State High School: Fremont, Calif. (American)
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Fourth in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials
- Second in 2003 U.S. Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JACOB PLAMANN, Appleton, Wis. (Gator WC/USOEC)
Born: Oct. 24, 1982
College: Northern Michigan
High School: Freedom, Wis.; Appleton, Wis. (Fox Valley Lutheran)
- Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ZAC NIELSEN, Zimmerman, Minn. (USOEC)
College: Northern Michigan
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion
- 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (alphabetically)

ABE HADDON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (USOTC)
Born: July 31, 1985
College: Soutthern Oregon
High School: North Salem, Ore.; Boise, Idaho; Sabino, Ariz.
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Sixth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- Four-time NAIA All-American at Southern Oregon

JAKE CLARK, Top Sail Island, N.C. (Minnesota Storm)
Born: Feb. 15, 1980
College: Univ. of Minnesota High School: South St. Paul, Minn.
- 2006 U.S. World Team member
- 2006 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2007 World Cup silver medalist
- Three-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2003, 2005, 2007)
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- 2004 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- 2000 CISM Military World bronze medalist
- Three-time Armed Forces champion (2000, 2004-05)
- Two-time University Nationals champion (2001, 2003)

JEFF FUNICELLO, Mesa, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: July 31, 1985
College: Arizona State High School: Gilbert, Ariz.
- 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion at 96 kg
- 2007 Beach World Championships bronze medalist
- 2004 Pan American Championships silver medal
- Second in 2001 Dave Schultz Memorial Internationa
- Third in 1998 Concord Cup

JEREMY PEDERSON, Sneads Ferry, N.C. (U.S. Marines)
Born: July 31, 1985
College: none High School: Becker, Minn.
- 2008 Northeast Olympic Regional Trials champion
- 2007 University Nationals runner-up
- Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championship in freestyle and Greco-Roman
- Eighth in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- Minnesota state champion

DAVID SPANGLER, Iowa City, Iowa (U.S. Air Force)
College: none High School: Iowa City, Iowa
- 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion at 130 kg
- Third in 2005 and 2008 Armed Forces Championships

JOHN WECHTER, East Lansing, Mich. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: March 21, 1980
College: Michigan State High School: Saginaw, Mich. (Nouvel Catholic Central)
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fifth in 2005 and 2006 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2005 and 2006 Henri Deglane Challenge
- Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open
- Second in 2005 Sunkist Kids International Open

QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. ( based upon U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- JUSTIN RUIZ, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: Aug. 9, 1979
College: Nebraska High School: Salt Lake City (Taylorsville)
- 2005 World bronze medalist
- Five-time U.S. Nationals champion (2004-08)
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- Four-time U.S. World Team member (2003, 2005-07)
- 2007 Pan American Games champion
- 2003 Pan American Games silver medalist
- Two-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002-03)
- 2003 World Cup silver medallist
- Two-time U.S. Junior World Team member (1997, 1999)
- Took an Olympic Redshirt year from college in 2004
- Two-time NCAA All-American at the Univ. of Nebraska
- Served a two-year Mormon Mission in Chile (1999-2001)

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - R.C. JOHNSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids)
Born: June 24, 1982
College: Northern Michigan High School: Plymouth, Minn. (Robbinsdale Armstrong)
- 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Third in 2007 World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2003 and 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fourth in 2004 University World Championships
- 2005 Sunkist Kids International Open champion
- Second in 2006-08 Sunkist Kids International
- Attended Northern Michigan Univ. as part of USOEC program
- Working towards doctorate at UC-Colorado Springs

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - ADAM WHEELER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC)
Born: March 24, 1981
College: Northern Michigan High School: Lancaster, Calif.
- 2005, 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- Second in 2005 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth at 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Fifth at 2004 U.S. Nationals
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- 2004 World Cup champion
- Second at 2007 and 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- 2006-07 Sunkist Kids International Open champion
- 10th in 2004 University World Championships
- Competed for the U.S. Navy prior to joining USOEC program

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE- ROBBIE SMITH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: Jan. 30, 1987
College: Northern Michigan High School: Danville, Calif. (San Ramon)
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2006 New York AC Holiday International
- Third in 2006 Sunkist Kids International
- 2007 University Nationals champion
- Member of 2005-2007 Junior World Teams

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JUSTIN MILLARD, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force)
Born: Jan. 5, 1982
College: Edinboro, Northern Michigan
High School: Wyalusing, Pa., Wingate, Pa. (Bald Eagle)
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championships
- Third at 2005 U.S. World Team Trials
- Second at 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Seventh in 2005 U.S. Nationals
- 2005 University Nationals champion
- 2005 University World Team Trials champion
- 2001 NCAA Tournament qualifier at Edinboro Univ.
- 10th at 2001 Junior World Championships
- Eighth in 1998-99 Cadet World Championships

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JOHN LORENZ, La Crosse, Wis. (unattached)
Born: July 25, 1980
College: Northern Michigan High School: LaCrosse, Wis. (Logan)
- Sixth in 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Third in 2001 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Fourth in 2001 Sunkist Kids International
- Second in 2000 University Nationals
- Second in 2000 FILA Junior Nationals
- Wisconsin state champion

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE- PETER GOUNARIDIS, Leominster, Mass. (USOEC)
Born: Jan. 26, 1987
College: Northern Michigan, Fitchburg State High School: Leominster, Mass
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- 2007 University Nationals runner-up
- Second in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals
- Third in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. (alphabetically)

DAREN BURNS, Catawba, N.C. (Greensboro)
Born: Dec. 25, 1984
College: UNC-Greensboro High School: Catawba, N.C. (Boundys)
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- 2007 University Nationals runner-up in freestyle
- Third in 2005 Pan American Championships
- Four-time NCAA qualifier for UNC-Greensboro
- Four-time SOCON champion

DEON HICKS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: Nov. 11, 1977
High School: none College: Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsbey)
- 2008 Armed Forces Champion
- 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
- Sixth in 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International
- Seventh in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials
- Third in 2003 U.S. Nationals

MOISES HERNANDEZ, Top Sail. N.C. (U.S. Marines)
Born: Nov. 11, 1977
College: none High School: Vineland, N.J.
- 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion at 130 kg
- Third in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Third in 2008 Armed Forces Championships
- 2006 U.S. Sombo Nationals champion
- 2006 World Sombo bronze medalist
- Sixth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International

QUALIFIERS AT 120 KG/264.5 LBS (by U.S. Nationals placement)

U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - DREMIEL BYERS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: Sept. 11, 1974
College: North Carolina A&T High School: Kings Mountain, N.C.
- 2002 World Champion
- Third in 2007 World Championships
- Sixth in 1999 World Championships
- Seven-time U.S. Nationals champion (1999, 2002-08)
- 2005 CISM Military World Champion
- 1999 and 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist
- 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up
- 2001 World Cup champion
- 2002, 2005 and 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial champion
- Did not begin wrestling Greco-Roman until 1996, when he was 22 years old
- Attended North Carolina A&T before joining U.S. Army

U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - RUSS DAVIE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Born: March 7, 1981
College: Cleveland State High School: Perrysburg, Ohio
- 2007 U.S. Nationals champion
- 2005 and 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
- 2005, 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up
- 10th at 2005 World University Games
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- Sixth in 2003 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2004 World Cup
- Second in 2004 Pan American Championships
- Second in 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International

U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - TIMOTHY TAYLOR, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army)
Born: July 9, 1982
College: None High School: Clearfield, Pa.
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials
- 2006 Northern Plains Regional champion
- 2007 Armed Forces champion in freestyle
- Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
- Sixth in 2004 U.S. Nationals
- 2004 University Nationals champion
- Fourth in 2002 Armed Forces Championships
- Second in 2002 FILA Junior Nationals
- Fourth in 2002 University Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - ERIK NYE, Sacramento, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
Born:
College: UC-Davis, Sierra College High School: Red Bluff, Calif.
- Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 University World Team Trials champion
- 2008 University Nationals champion
- Fifth in 2007 Junior World Championships in Greco-Roman
- Fifth in 2006 Junior World Championships in freestyle
- Two-time California Junior College champion
- Will attend Arizona State in the fall
- 2005 Junior Nationals champion

U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - PETER KOWALCZUK, Oak Park, Ill. (USOEC)
College: Northern Michigan High School: Oak Park, Ill.
- Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion
- 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion
- Third in 2008 University Nationals
- Third in 2008 Petro Sirakov - Ivan Iliev International (Bulgaria)
- 2007 Junior Nationals champion

U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - DAVID ARENDT, Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marines)
College: None High School: Clearfield, Pa.
- Sixth at 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2008 University World Team Trials
- 2008 Armed Forces champion
- Second in 2008 University Nationals
- Third in 2008 University World Team Trials
- Third in 2006 University Nationals

U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - COLE KONRAD, Minneapolis, Minn.. (Minnesota Storm)
Born: April 2, 1984
College: Univ. of Minnesota High School: Freedom, Wis.
- Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals in freestyle
- Third in 2006 World University Championships in freestyle
- 2005 Pan American Championships gold medalist in freestyle
- 2006 University Nationals champion in freestyle
- Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials in freestyle
- Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials in freestyle
- Member of 2003 U.S. Junior Freestyle World Team
- 2006 and 2007 NCAA champion at the Univ. of Minnesota
- Four-time NCAA All-American, also 2005 NCAA runner-up, fourth in 2004
- 2002 Junior Nationals champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman
- Attended the same high school (Freedom HS, Wis.) as 2000 Olympic bronze medalist Garrett Lowney
- 2002 Wisconsin state high school champion

OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 120 KG/264.5 LBS. (Alphabetically)

MAX LOSSEN, Winona, Minn. (Cross Current)
Born: Dec. 3, 1981
College: Michigan State High School:
- 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fifth in 2003 University Nationals
- Seventh in 2003 University Nationals in freestyle
- Fifth in 2003 FILA Junior World Team Trials

MARK SIMMONDS, Minneapolis, Minn. (U.S. Navy)
Born: Dec. 3, 1981
College: Augsburg High School: Minneapolis, Minn. (Edison)
- 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion
- Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials
- Sixth in 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals
- Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championship
- Competed in 2007 CISM World Military Games
- Fourth in 2005 University Nationals