T.C. Dantzler (Colorado Springs, Colo./Gator WC) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Feb. 5-11.

Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within wrestling for that week. The selection committee will consider any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the Senior level. The announcement will be made each week on Wednesday.

Dantzler knocked off 2007 World Greco-Roman champion Yavor Yanakiev of Bulgaria in front of his hometown fans on Feb. 5 at the Chicago Cup. He followed by capturing the gold medal at 74 kg/163 lbs. at the Dave Schultz Memorial International on Feb. 8 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

Dantzler has made the last five U.S. World Teams in Greco-Roman wrestling. He placed fifth at the 2006 World Championships in Guangzhou, China.

Dantzler is seeking his first berth on the U.S. Olympic Team this year. He placed third in the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.

Note: To nominate a wrestler for TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week, send the athlete's name, accomplishments for the week and career accomplishments to Craig Sesker at csesker@usawrestling.org