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Bios of all qualified athletes at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials for wrestling
05.5 LBS (by U.S. Nationals placement) 05.5 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 mens 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 mens 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 womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens College Nationals
2005 U.S. Junior World Team member
Second in 2005 University Nationals
2005 FILA Junior Nationals champion
2005 U.S. Womens 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 Womens College Nationals champion
2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
Fifth at 2007 University Nationals
Fourth in 2007 Womens 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. Womens College Nationals
Fourth in 2007 U.S. Womens 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 Womens 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 Erins 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 mens varsity mens 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. Womens 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. Womens College Nationals
Fifth in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals
Third in 2007 U.S. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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
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 mens 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 mens 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 womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens College Nationals
2005 U.S. Junior World Team member
Second in 2005 University Nationals
2005 FILA Junior Nationals champion
2005 U.S. Womens 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 Womens College Nationals champion
2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion
Fifth at 2007 University Nationals
Fourth in 2007 Womens 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. Womens College Nationals
Fourth in 2007 U.S. Womens 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 Womens 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 Erins 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 mens varsity mens 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. Womens 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. Womens College Nationals
Fifth in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals
Third in 2007 U.S. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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. Womens 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)
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