2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament men's freestyle finalist biographies
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by Gary Abbott, USA Wrestling
Competition portrait of Zain Retherford by Tony Rotundo, Wrestlers Are Warriors.
The Championship Series in men's freestyle at the 2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in Raleigh, N.C. will be held today, Sunday, May 19.
Below are the bios of the men's freestyle finalists, who will be competing in a best-of-three series to earn a spot in Final X.
The event is live on FloWrestling.
WORLD TEAM TRIALS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT MEN’S FREESTYLE FINALIST BIOS
57 kg
No. 1 seed Thomas Gilman, Iowa City, Iowa (Titan Mercury WC/Hawkeye WC)
College: Iowa High School: Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) Born: May 28, 1994
• 2017 World silver medalist
• Fifth in 2018 World Championships
• 2018 Final X champion
• Third in 2019 Ivan Yarygin Memorial International
• 2019 U.S. Open runner-up
• 2014 Junior World bronze medalist
• Two-time Junior World Team member (2013-14)
• 2018 Yasar Dogu champion (Turkey)
• 2011 Cadet World Team member
• 2017 Grand Prix of Spain champion
• Three-time NCAA All-American for Iowa (2015-17)
• Four-time Nebraska state champion for Omaha Skutt Catholic High School
No. 2 seed Darian Cruz, Bethlehem, Pa. (Lehigh Valley WC)
College: Lehigh High School: Bethlehem, Pa. (Bethlehem Catholic) Born: Feb. 7, 1995
• Fifth in 2019 U.S. Open
• Second in 2015 University Nationals…
• Fourth on 2015 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• 2017 NCAA champion for Lehigh and three-time NCAA All-American
• 2011 Cadet Greco-Roman Nationals champion
• Second in 2010 Cadet Freestyle Nationals…
• Two-time Pennsylvania AA state high school champion
61 kg
U.S. Open champion Cody Brewer, Blacksburg, Va. (Titan Mercury WC/Chicago RTC)
College: Oklahoma High School: Kansas City, Mo. (Oak Park) Born: June 25, 1992
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• Second in 2018 Cerro Pelado International (Cuba)
• Fourth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Fourth in 2017 World Team Trials
• Third in 2017 Dave Schultz Memorial International
• 2015 NCAA champion and four-time All-American for Oklahoma
• Four-time Missouri state high school champion
No. 3 seed in Challenge: Tyler Graff, Princeton, N.J. (Titan Mercury WC/NJRTC)
College: Wisconsin High School: Loveland (Colo.) Born: June 3, 1989
• Third in 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
• Three-time University Nationals champion (2010, 2013, 2015)
• 2007 U.S. Junior World Team member
• 2016 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
• Fourth in 2019 U.S. Open
• 2017 Pan American champion
• Two-time Dave Schultz Memorial International champion (2015, 2017)
• 2015 Bill Farrell International champion
• 2016 Canada Cup champion
• Second in 2014 NCAA Championships for Univ. of Wisconsin and four-time NCAA All-American
• Four-time Colorado state high school champion
65 kg
No. 1 seed Zain Retherford, State College, Pa. (Nittany Lion WC)
College: Penn State High School: Benton (Pa.) Born: May 21, 1995
• 2017 U.S. World Team member
• Second in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in U.S. 2016 Olympic Team Trials
• 2012 Cadet World champion
• 2017 Grand Prix of Spain champion
• Two-time Dan Hodge Trophy recipient, as nation’s top college wrestler (2017-18)
• Three-time NCAA champion for Penn State (2016-18)
• Four-time NCAA All-American (2014, 2016-18)
• Three-time Big Ten champion (2016-18)
No. 2 seed Jordan Oliver, Ithaca, N.Y. (Sunkist Kids/Finger Lakes RTC)
College: Oklahoma State High School: Easton (Pa.) Born: May 8, 1990
• Second in 2014, 2015 and 2016 in U.S. World Team Trials…
• Second in 2013 and 2015 U.S. Open
• 2015 and 2017 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• Sixth in 2014 and 2019 U.S. Open…
• Third in 2013 U.S. World Team Trials
• 2009: Third in 2009 Junior World Championships…
• 2011 and 2013 NCAA champion for Oklahoma State, and four-time All-American
• Three-time Pennsylvania state champion for Easton High School
70 kg
No. 1 seed James Green, Lincoln, Neb. (Sunkist Kids/Nebraska WTC)
College: Nebraska High School: Willingboro, N.J. Born: Dec. 19, 1992
• 2017 World silver medalist
• 2015 World bronze medalist
• 2018 World Team member
• 2018 Final X champion
• 2014 University World silver medalist
• 2016 World Cup champion
• 2017 U.S. Open champion
• Second in 2019 U.S. Open
• Three-time Grand Prix of Spain champion (2015-17)
• Four-time NCAA All-American for Nebraska (2012-15)
• 2014 Big Ten champion
No. 7 seed Anthony Ashnault, South Plainfield, N.J. (Scarlet Knight WC)
College: Rutgers High School: South Plainfield, N.J. Born: June 25, 1995
• 2019 Pan American Championships champion
• 10th in 2014 University World Championships
• 2014 University Nationals champion
• Fourth in 2015 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• 2019 NCAA champion for Rutgers
• Four-time NCAA All-American (6th – 2017, 4th -2016, 8th – 2015), first in Rutgers history
• First four-time undefeated New Jersey state high school champion for South Plainfield HS
74 kg
U.S. Open champion Isaiah Martinez, Champaign, Ill. (Titan Mercury WC)
College: Illinois High School: Leemore, Calif. Born: September 2, 1994
• 2018 and 2019 U.S. Open champion
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion
• 2018 Final X runner-up
• Fourth in 2017 World Team Trials
• Third in 2018 Medved International (Belarus)
• 2017 U23 World Team Trials champion
• 2016 University Nationals champion
• 2017 Last Chance World Team Trials Qualifier champion
• Second in 2014 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• 2015 and 2016 NCAA champion for Illinois
• Four-time NCAA finalist
No. 3 seed in Challenge: Jason Nolf, State College, Pa. (Nittany Lion WC)
College: Penn State High School: Yatesboro, Pa. (Kittanning) Born: Jan. 10, 1996
• Third in 2019 U.S. Open at 70 kg
• Fifth in 2017 World Team Trials
• Fourth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Second in 2016 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• Second in 2016 UWW Junior Nationals
• Three-time NCAA champion and four-time finalist for Penn State
• Three-time Pennsylvania state high school champion
79 kg
2019 U.S. Open champion Alex Dieringer, Stillwater, Okla. (Titan Mercury WC/Cowboy WC)
College: Oklahoma State High School: Port Washington, Wis. Born: June 6, 1993
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Second at 2018 U.S. Open
• Second in 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
• Third in 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
• Third in 2017 U.S. World Team Trials
• 2013 Junior World silver medalist
• Two-time Junior World Team member (2012, 2013)
• Two-time Bill Farrell International champion (2016 and 2018)
• 2018 Medved International champion (Belarus)
• 2018 Outstanding Ukrainian Memorial champion
• Three-time NCAA champion (2014-16) for Oklahoma State
• 2016 Dan Hodge Trophy recipient, as nation’s top college wrestler
No. 1 seed in Challenge: Zahid Valencia, Bellflower, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
College: Arizona State High School: Bellflower, Calif. (St. John Bosco) Born: May 11, 1997
• 2018 Final X runner-up
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion
• Second in 2017 UWW Junior World Championships
• Seventh in 2016 UWW Junior World Championships
• Tenth at 2015 UWW Junior World Championships
• Three-time UWW Junior World Team Trials champion (2015-2017)
• Three-time UWW Junior Nationals champion (2015-2017)
• 2018 and 2019 NCAA champion for Arizona State
• Third in the 2017 NCAA Championships…
• Second in 2015 Grand Prix of Spain
• 2015 ASICS High School Wrestler of the Year
86 kg
U.S. Open champion Pat Downey, Cranbury, N.J. (Titan Mercury WC/NJRTC)
College: Iowa State, Iowa Central CC High School: North County HS (Md.) Born: August 7, 1992
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Third at World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
• 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• 2012 Junior World silver medalist
• Fifth at 2017 U.S. Open
• Seventh in 2018 U.S. Open
• 2012 UWW Junior Nationals champion
• 2011 Junior Nationals champion
• Fifth at 2016 NCAA Championships for Iowa State
• 2015 NCJAA National champion for Iowa Central CC
No. 1 seed in Challenge: Nick Heflin, Norman, Okla.(Titan Mercury / Oklahoma RTC)
College: Ohio State High School: Massillon, Ohio (Massillon Perry) Born: Feb. 12, 1990
• Second in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in 2017 U.S. World Team Trials
• Third in 2017 U.S. Open
• Three-time NCAA All-American for Ohio State (2012-14)
• Second in 2014 NCAA Championships for Ohio State
• Fifth in 2013 and 2012 NCAA Championships
• 2014 Big Ten champion
Note: Rematch of 2019 U.S. Open finals, won by Downey, 10-4
92 kg
U.S. Open champion Bo Nickal, Allen, Texas (Nittany Lion WC)
College: Penn State High School: Allen, Texas Born: January 14, 1996
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Fourth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Second in 2016 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• Fifth in 2013 Cadet World Championships
• Three-time NCAA champion for Penn State
• 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy winner as nation’s top college wrestler
No. 2 seed in Challenge: Mike Macchiavello, Raleigh, N.C. (Titan Mercury WC/Wolfpack RTC)
College: NC State High School: Monroe, N.C. (Sun Valley) Born:
• Third in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in 2019 Dan Kolov International (Bulgaria)
• 2018 U23 World Team Trials champion
• 2019 NCAA champion for NC State
• 2014 North Carolina state high school champion
97 kg
U.S. Open champion Kyven Gadson, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids/Cyclone RTC)
College: Iowa State High School: Waterloo, Iowa (East) Born: July 9, 1992
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion
• 2018 Final X runner-up
• 2017 and 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Second in 2017 U.S. World Team Trials
• Second in 2018 Pan American Championships
• 2016 University Nationals champion
• Third in 2016 and 2018 U.S. Open
• Third in 2017 Dave Schultz Memorial International
• Third in 2017 Cerro Pelado International
• 2015 NCAA champion for Iowa State
• Three-time NCAA All-American
• Three-time Big 12 champion
No. 2 seed in Challenge: Ty Walz, Blacksburg, Va. (Titan Mercury WC/Southeast RTC)
College: Virginia Tech High School: Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edward) Born: March 11, 1994
• Second in 2018 U.S. Open
• Third in 2019 World Team Trials
• Fourth in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in 2017 U23 World Championships
• 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• 2018 Bill Farrell Memorial International champion
• Second in 2018 Cerro Pelado International (Cuba)
• Fifth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Third in 2016 University Nationals…
• Three-time All-American for Virginia Tech
• 2010 Cadet National champion
• Ohio state high school champion
125 kg
U.S. Open champion Adam Coon, Fowlerville, Mich. (New York AC/MWC)
College: Michigan High School: Fowlerville, Mich. Born: Nov. 14, 1994
• 2018 World silver medalist in Greco-Roman
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion in freestyle
• 2018 Final X runner-up in freestyle
• 2018 and 2019 U.S. Open champion in freestyle
• Second in 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Greco-Roman
• 2019 Pan American Championships champion in Greco-Roman
• 2018 U.S. Open runner-up in Greco-Roman
• Third in 2015 U.S. Open in Greco-Roman
• 2014 and 2015 University Nationals champion
• Third in 2014 Junior World Championships in freestyle and Greco-Roman
• 2011 FILA Cadet Freestyle World champion
• Second in 2015 and 2018 NCAA Championships for Michigan
• Third in 2016 NCAA Championships
No. 2 seed in Challenge: Gable Steveson, Apple Valley, Minn. (Minnesota RTC)
College: Minnesota High School: Apple Valley, Minn. Born: May 31, 2000
• 2017 Junior World champion
• 2015 and 2016 Cadet World champion
• 2018 Junior World Team member
• Fourth in 2018 U.S. Open
• Third at 2019 NCAA Championships for Minnesota as freshman
• Four-time Minnesota state high school champion
• 2015 Cadet Nationals champion
The Championship Series in men's freestyle at the 2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in Raleigh, N.C. will be held today, Sunday, May 19.
Below are the bios of the men's freestyle finalists, who will be competing in a best-of-three series to earn a spot in Final X.
The event is live on FloWrestling.
WORLD TEAM TRIALS CHALLENGE TOURNAMENT MEN’S FREESTYLE FINALIST BIOS
57 kg
No. 1 seed Thomas Gilman, Iowa City, Iowa (Titan Mercury WC/Hawkeye WC)
College: Iowa High School: Omaha, Neb. (Skutt Catholic) Born: May 28, 1994
• 2017 World silver medalist
• Fifth in 2018 World Championships
• 2018 Final X champion
• Third in 2019 Ivan Yarygin Memorial International
• 2019 U.S. Open runner-up
• 2014 Junior World bronze medalist
• Two-time Junior World Team member (2013-14)
• 2018 Yasar Dogu champion (Turkey)
• 2011 Cadet World Team member
• 2017 Grand Prix of Spain champion
• Three-time NCAA All-American for Iowa (2015-17)
• Four-time Nebraska state champion for Omaha Skutt Catholic High School
No. 2 seed Darian Cruz, Bethlehem, Pa. (Lehigh Valley WC)
College: Lehigh High School: Bethlehem, Pa. (Bethlehem Catholic) Born: Feb. 7, 1995
• Fifth in 2019 U.S. Open
• Second in 2015 University Nationals…
• Fourth on 2015 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• 2017 NCAA champion for Lehigh and three-time NCAA All-American
• 2011 Cadet Greco-Roman Nationals champion
• Second in 2010 Cadet Freestyle Nationals…
• Two-time Pennsylvania AA state high school champion
61 kg
U.S. Open champion Cody Brewer, Blacksburg, Va. (Titan Mercury WC/Chicago RTC)
College: Oklahoma High School: Kansas City, Mo. (Oak Park) Born: June 25, 1992
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• Second in 2018 Cerro Pelado International (Cuba)
• Fourth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Fourth in 2017 World Team Trials
• Third in 2017 Dave Schultz Memorial International
• 2015 NCAA champion and four-time All-American for Oklahoma
• Four-time Missouri state high school champion
No. 3 seed in Challenge: Tyler Graff, Princeton, N.J. (Titan Mercury WC/NJRTC)
College: Wisconsin High School: Loveland (Colo.) Born: June 3, 1989
• Third in 2012 and 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
• Three-time University Nationals champion (2010, 2013, 2015)
• 2007 U.S. Junior World Team member
• 2016 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up
• Fourth in 2019 U.S. Open
• 2017 Pan American champion
• Two-time Dave Schultz Memorial International champion (2015, 2017)
• 2015 Bill Farrell International champion
• 2016 Canada Cup champion
• Second in 2014 NCAA Championships for Univ. of Wisconsin and four-time NCAA All-American
• Four-time Colorado state high school champion
65 kg
No. 1 seed Zain Retherford, State College, Pa. (Nittany Lion WC)
College: Penn State High School: Benton (Pa.) Born: May 21, 1995
• 2017 U.S. World Team member
• Second in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in U.S. 2016 Olympic Team Trials
• 2012 Cadet World champion
• 2017 Grand Prix of Spain champion
• Two-time Dan Hodge Trophy recipient, as nation’s top college wrestler (2017-18)
• Three-time NCAA champion for Penn State (2016-18)
• Four-time NCAA All-American (2014, 2016-18)
• Three-time Big Ten champion (2016-18)
No. 2 seed Jordan Oliver, Ithaca, N.Y. (Sunkist Kids/Finger Lakes RTC)
College: Oklahoma State High School: Easton (Pa.) Born: May 8, 1990
• Second in 2014, 2015 and 2016 in U.S. World Team Trials…
• Second in 2013 and 2015 U.S. Open
• 2015 and 2017 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• Sixth in 2014 and 2019 U.S. Open…
• Third in 2013 U.S. World Team Trials
• 2009: Third in 2009 Junior World Championships…
• 2011 and 2013 NCAA champion for Oklahoma State, and four-time All-American
• Three-time Pennsylvania state champion for Easton High School
70 kg
No. 1 seed James Green, Lincoln, Neb. (Sunkist Kids/Nebraska WTC)
College: Nebraska High School: Willingboro, N.J. Born: Dec. 19, 1992
• 2017 World silver medalist
• 2015 World bronze medalist
• 2018 World Team member
• 2018 Final X champion
• 2014 University World silver medalist
• 2016 World Cup champion
• 2017 U.S. Open champion
• Second in 2019 U.S. Open
• Three-time Grand Prix of Spain champion (2015-17)
• Four-time NCAA All-American for Nebraska (2012-15)
• 2014 Big Ten champion
No. 7 seed Anthony Ashnault, South Plainfield, N.J. (Scarlet Knight WC)
College: Rutgers High School: South Plainfield, N.J. Born: June 25, 1995
• 2019 Pan American Championships champion
• 10th in 2014 University World Championships
• 2014 University Nationals champion
• Fourth in 2015 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• 2019 NCAA champion for Rutgers
• Four-time NCAA All-American (6th – 2017, 4th -2016, 8th – 2015), first in Rutgers history
• First four-time undefeated New Jersey state high school champion for South Plainfield HS
74 kg
U.S. Open champion Isaiah Martinez, Champaign, Ill. (Titan Mercury WC)
College: Illinois High School: Leemore, Calif. Born: September 2, 1994
• 2018 and 2019 U.S. Open champion
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion
• 2018 Final X runner-up
• Fourth in 2017 World Team Trials
• Third in 2018 Medved International (Belarus)
• 2017 U23 World Team Trials champion
• 2016 University Nationals champion
• 2017 Last Chance World Team Trials Qualifier champion
• Second in 2014 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• 2015 and 2016 NCAA champion for Illinois
• Four-time NCAA finalist
No. 3 seed in Challenge: Jason Nolf, State College, Pa. (Nittany Lion WC)
College: Penn State High School: Yatesboro, Pa. (Kittanning) Born: Jan. 10, 1996
• Third in 2019 U.S. Open at 70 kg
• Fifth in 2017 World Team Trials
• Fourth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Second in 2016 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• Second in 2016 UWW Junior Nationals
• Three-time NCAA champion and four-time finalist for Penn State
• Three-time Pennsylvania state high school champion
79 kg
2019 U.S. Open champion Alex Dieringer, Stillwater, Okla. (Titan Mercury WC/Cowboy WC)
College: Oklahoma State High School: Port Washington, Wis. Born: June 6, 1993
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Second at 2018 U.S. Open
• Second in 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
• Third in 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
• Third in 2017 U.S. World Team Trials
• 2013 Junior World silver medalist
• Two-time Junior World Team member (2012, 2013)
• Two-time Bill Farrell International champion (2016 and 2018)
• 2018 Medved International champion (Belarus)
• 2018 Outstanding Ukrainian Memorial champion
• Three-time NCAA champion (2014-16) for Oklahoma State
• 2016 Dan Hodge Trophy recipient, as nation’s top college wrestler
No. 1 seed in Challenge: Zahid Valencia, Bellflower, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
College: Arizona State High School: Bellflower, Calif. (St. John Bosco) Born: May 11, 1997
• 2018 Final X runner-up
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion
• Second in 2017 UWW Junior World Championships
• Seventh in 2016 UWW Junior World Championships
• Tenth at 2015 UWW Junior World Championships
• Three-time UWW Junior World Team Trials champion (2015-2017)
• Three-time UWW Junior Nationals champion (2015-2017)
• 2018 and 2019 NCAA champion for Arizona State
• Third in the 2017 NCAA Championships…
• Second in 2015 Grand Prix of Spain
• 2015 ASICS High School Wrestler of the Year
86 kg
U.S. Open champion Pat Downey, Cranbury, N.J. (Titan Mercury WC/NJRTC)
College: Iowa State, Iowa Central CC High School: North County HS (Md.) Born: August 7, 1992
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Third at World Team Trials Challenge Tournament
• 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• 2012 Junior World silver medalist
• Fifth at 2017 U.S. Open
• Seventh in 2018 U.S. Open
• 2012 UWW Junior Nationals champion
• 2011 Junior Nationals champion
• Fifth at 2016 NCAA Championships for Iowa State
• 2015 NCJAA National champion for Iowa Central CC
No. 1 seed in Challenge: Nick Heflin, Norman, Okla.(Titan Mercury / Oklahoma RTC)
College: Ohio State High School: Massillon, Ohio (Massillon Perry) Born: Feb. 12, 1990
• Second in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in 2017 U.S. World Team Trials
• Third in 2017 U.S. Open
• Three-time NCAA All-American for Ohio State (2012-14)
• Second in 2014 NCAA Championships for Ohio State
• Fifth in 2013 and 2012 NCAA Championships
• 2014 Big Ten champion
Note: Rematch of 2019 U.S. Open finals, won by Downey, 10-4
92 kg
U.S. Open champion Bo Nickal, Allen, Texas (Nittany Lion WC)
College: Penn State High School: Allen, Texas Born: January 14, 1996
• 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Fourth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Second in 2016 UWW Junior World Team Trials
• Fifth in 2013 Cadet World Championships
• Three-time NCAA champion for Penn State
• 2019 Dan Hodge Trophy winner as nation’s top college wrestler
No. 2 seed in Challenge: Mike Macchiavello, Raleigh, N.C. (Titan Mercury WC/Wolfpack RTC)
College: NC State High School: Monroe, N.C. (Sun Valley) Born:
• Third in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in 2019 Dan Kolov International (Bulgaria)
• 2018 U23 World Team Trials champion
• 2019 NCAA champion for NC State
• 2014 North Carolina state high school champion
97 kg
U.S. Open champion Kyven Gadson, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids/Cyclone RTC)
College: Iowa State High School: Waterloo, Iowa (East) Born: July 9, 1992
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion
• 2018 Final X runner-up
• 2017 and 2019 U.S. Open champion
• Second in 2017 U.S. World Team Trials
• Second in 2018 Pan American Championships
• 2016 University Nationals champion
• Third in 2016 and 2018 U.S. Open
• Third in 2017 Dave Schultz Memorial International
• Third in 2017 Cerro Pelado International
• 2015 NCAA champion for Iowa State
• Three-time NCAA All-American
• Three-time Big 12 champion
No. 2 seed in Challenge: Ty Walz, Blacksburg, Va. (Titan Mercury WC/Southeast RTC)
College: Virginia Tech High School: Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edward) Born: March 11, 1994
• Second in 2018 U.S. Open
• Third in 2019 World Team Trials
• Fourth in 2019 U.S. Open
• Third in 2017 U23 World Championships
• 2019 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion
• 2018 Bill Farrell Memorial International champion
• Second in 2018 Cerro Pelado International (Cuba)
• Fifth in 2017 U.S. Open
• Third in 2016 University Nationals…
• Three-time All-American for Virginia Tech
• 2010 Cadet National champion
• Ohio state high school champion
125 kg
U.S. Open champion Adam Coon, Fowlerville, Mich. (New York AC/MWC)
College: Michigan High School: Fowlerville, Mich. Born: Nov. 14, 1994
• 2018 World silver medalist in Greco-Roman
• 2018 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament champion in freestyle
• 2018 Final X runner-up in freestyle
• 2018 and 2019 U.S. Open champion in freestyle
• Second in 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Greco-Roman
• 2019 Pan American Championships champion in Greco-Roman
• 2018 U.S. Open runner-up in Greco-Roman
• Third in 2015 U.S. Open in Greco-Roman
• 2014 and 2015 University Nationals champion
• Third in 2014 Junior World Championships in freestyle and Greco-Roman
• 2011 FILA Cadet Freestyle World champion
• Second in 2015 and 2018 NCAA Championships for Michigan
• Third in 2016 NCAA Championships
No. 2 seed in Challenge: Gable Steveson, Apple Valley, Minn. (Minnesota RTC)
College: Minnesota High School: Apple Valley, Minn. Born: May 31, 2000
• 2017 Junior World champion
• 2015 and 2016 Cadet World champion
• 2018 Junior World Team member
• Fourth in 2018 U.S. Open
• Third at 2019 NCAA Championships for Minnesota as freshman
• Four-time Minnesota state high school champion
• 2015 Cadet Nationals champion
