PERSONAL

  • Born: July 3, 1989 (Munster, Ind.)
  • Parents: Mike and Debbie
  • Siblings: Jon and Eric
  • Hometown: Cedar Lake, Ind.
  • High School: Hanover Central HS (2008)
  • College: University of Wisconsin
  • National Club: New York Athletic Club
  • Degree: Sociology
  • Height: 5’8”

FREESTYLE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2009 Junior World Championships bronze medalist (74 kg/163 pounds)
  • 2010 U.S. Open champion (74 kg/163 pounds)
  • 2011 University National champion (74 kg/163 pounds)
  • Second place at 2012 Olympic Trials (74 kg/163 pounds)
  • Twice second place at World Team Trials (2010, ’11)
  • 2012 Outstanding Ukrainian Athletes and Coaches Memorial silver medalist
  • 2011 Hargobind International 74kg champion

COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2010 NCAA champion (165 pounds)
  • 2011 NCAA All-American (3rd, 165 pounds)
  • 2009 NCAA All-American (2nd, 165 pounds)
  • Three-time Big Ten champion (2009, ’10, ’11)
  • Career Collegiate Record: 94-8

HIGH SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

  • 2008 Junior Freestyle National champion (160 pounds)
  • Three-time Indiana state champion (2006, ’07, ’08)
  • Four-time Indiana state placewinner (2nd-1st-1st-1st)
  • Career Prep Record: 192-1