QUALIFERS AT 48 KG/105.5 LBS (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - PATRICIA MIRANDA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 11, 1979 College: Stanford High School: Saratoga, Calif. - 2004 Olympic bronze medalist - 2000 and 2003 World silver medalist - 2006 World bronze medalist - 2003 Pan American Games champion - 2003 World Cup champion - Seven-time U.S. Nationals champion (2000, 2002-04, 06-08) - Five-time World Team Trials champion - Competed on the men's varsity team at Stanford Univ. - Delayed going to Yale Law School for a year in order to compete in the Olympics - Graduated from Yale Law School in 2007 - Coached by her husband Levi Weikel-Magden U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - STEPHANIE MURATA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Oct. 16, 1970 College: Cal-Davis High School: Mercy, Calif. - Second in 2001 World Championships - Fourth in 1998-99 World Championships - Fifth in 2007 World Championships - 2007 Pan American Games bronze medalist - Eight-time U.S. World Team member (1996-99, 2001-02, 2005, 2007) - Nine-time U.S. Nationals champion (1996-2002, 2005, 2007) - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Second at 2004 World Cup - Three-time Pan American Championships champion (1997, 2001, 2003) - Attended the Univ. of California-Davis, where she was a member of the varsity men's team U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - SARA FULP-ALLEN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: July 22, 1985 College: Menlo College High School: El Granada, Calif. (Half Moon Bay) - 2005 U.S. Nationals champion - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2007 Pan American Championships - 2004 and 2007 University Nationals champion - 2005 World University Games bronze medalist - 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals - 2004 Pan American Championships champion - 2004 University Nationals champion - 2000, 2004 and 2005 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Coached in college by her father, Lee Allen, who was an Olympic Greco-Roman coach U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CLARISSA CHUN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Aug. 27, 1981 College: Missouri Valley, UCCS High School: Honolulu, Hawaii (Roosevelt) - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2006 U.S. Nationals Champion - Four-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1999-2000, 2003-04) - Two-time Pan American Championships medalist (silver-2001, bronze-2002) - Competed in 2000 World Championships - Fifth in 2001 Junior World Championships - Two-time Hawaii state women's champion (1998-99) - Three-time University Nationals champion (2001, 2003-04) U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - Mary Kelly, Gaffney, S.C. (New York AC) Born: Oct. 2, 1983 College: Northern Michigan, MacMurray College, Neosho County CC High School: Mahomet, Ill. (Mahomet-Seymour) - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Ninth in 2006 World Championships - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006 U.S. World Team Trials champion - Won Special Wrestle-off against Clarissa Chun to make 2006 World Team - 2005 World University Games bronze medalist - 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - Third in 2003-05 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2003 Junior World bronze medalist - 2000 Junior World silver medalist - Father, Jerry, was an NCAA runner-up at Oklahoma State Univ. - Uncle, Bill, was an NCAA champion at Iowa State Univ. U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - Sadie Kaneda, Honolulu, Hawaii (USOEC) Born: June 6, 1986 College: Northern Michigan, Missouri Valley High School: Honolulu, Hawaii (Roosevelt) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion - Second at 2007 University Nationals - Ninth in 2006 FILA Junior World Championships - 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Third in 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - Alyssa Lampe, Tomahawk, Wis. (USOEC) Born: March 10, 1988 College: Northern Michigan High School: Tomahawk, Wis. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2007 Junior World bronze medalist - Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 FILA Junior Nationals Champion - Second at 2006 Junior Nationals - Third at 2005 Junior Nationals - 2004 and 2005 FILA Cadet Champion - Second at 2004 Junior Nationals - Second in 2006 Wisconsin state HS Championships, competing against boys OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 48 KG/105.5 LBS. (alphabetically) JESSICA MEDINA, Pomona, Calif. (New York AC) Born: September 7, 1986 College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Pomona, Calif. (Diamond Ranch) - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 51 kg - 2007 and 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion - Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 University Champion - Fifth in 2007 Pan American Championships - Third in 2006 Junior World Championships… - 2006 FILA Junior National Champion - Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals KAPUA TORRES, Williamsburg, Ky. (Univ. of the Cumberlands) Born: November 2, 1987 College: Pacific Univ., Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Kahuku, Hawaii - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 51 kg - Third in 2008 University Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. Women's College Nationals - 2005 U.S. Junior World Team member - Second in 2005 University Nationals - 2005 FILA Junior Nationals champion - 2005 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion - Fifth in 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Fifth in 2004 Clan International Open (Canada) EMILY MARTIN, FRISCO, TEXAS (Black Widow Wrestling) College: none High School: Frisco, Texas (Centelloian) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion at 48 kg - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 51 kg - Two-time Texas state high school girls champion - Fourth in 2008 USA Wrestling Junior Folkstyle Nationals - Fifth in 2007 Junior Nationals 55 KG/121 LBS. U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- MARCIE VAN DUSEN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 25, 1982 College: UCCS, UM-Morris, Cal-State Monterey Bay High School: Lake Arrowhead, Calif. (Rim of the World) - Ninth in 2007 World Championships - 2008 World Cup champion - 2004 World University champion - 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist - Second in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Second in 2008 Pan American Championships - 2005 and 2007 World Team Trials champion - Third in 2002-03 U.S. World Team Trials - Two-time Cadet World bronze medalist (1998-99) - 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial champion U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - JENNY WONG, Gaffney, S.C. (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 1, 1981 College: UCCS, Lock Haven, Wisconsin High School: Woodbury, Minn. - 2003 World bronze medalist - Seventh in 2005 World Championships - 2003 World Cup silver medalist - Three-time U.S. World Team Trials champion (2002, 2003, 2005) - 2002 U.S. Nationals champion - Second in U.S. Nationals five times (2001, 2003, 2006, 2007-08) - Second in World Team Trials in 2006 and 2007 - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Sixth in 1999 Junior World Championships - 2005 New York AC Holiday International Champion U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - SALLY ROBERTS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: November 30, 1980 College: UCCS, Pacific Univ., UM-Morris High School: Federal Way, Wash. - Two-time World bronze medalist (2003, 2005) - 2003 World Cup gold medalist - Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003, 2005, 2006) - Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2003, 2005, 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion - 2003 University Nationals champion - 2002 Can Am Freestyle champion - All-State swimmer at Federal Way High School in Washington U.S NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - Tina George, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: Nov. 5, 1978 College: UM- Morris High School: Cleveland Heights, Ohio - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Seven-time U.S. World Team member (1998-99, 2000, 2002-03, 2005-06) - Two-time World silver medalist (2002-03) - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (2001, 2004-05) - Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1999, 2003, 2007) - Four-time University Nationals champion (1998, 2000-02) - Her uncle, Billy Blanks, founded Tae Bo workout system - Missed the 2001 World Championships because of Army Basic Training U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE- Tatiana Padilla, Azusa, Calif. (Sunkist Kids) Born: December 19, 1990 College: none High School: Northview, Calif. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Pan American Championships champion - Second in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Second in 2007 World Team Trials - Second in 2007 Junior World Championships - Fourth at 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006 and 2007 FILA Junior Nationals champion - 2005-2007 Junior Nationals champion - 2005 FILA Cadet Nationals champion - 2007 ASICS High School Girls Wrestler of the Year U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - SHYLA IOKIA, Wailuku, Hawaii (USOEC) Born: September 18, 1986 College: Northern Michigan High School: Maui, Hawaii (Baldwin) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 University Nationals U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - Chelynne Pringle, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Minnesota Storm) Born: November 12, 1986 College: UCCS High School: Hugo, Minn. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals - Sixth in 2004 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2002 and 2004 Junior Nationals - 2003 FILA Cadet Nationals champion - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident-athlete OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (alphabetically) AMY BORGNINI, Terre Haute, Ind. (Gator WC) Born: August 12, 1984 College: Northern Michigan, MacMurray High School: Terre Haute (North Vigo) - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2006 World Team Trials - Fifth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2003 New York AC Holiday International KELSEY CAMPBELL, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 5, 1985 College: Arizona State High School: Milwaukie, Ore. - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 59 kg - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 and 2008 U.S. College Nationals champion - Fifth in 2004 and 2005 Sunkist Kids International - Sixth in 2004 Clansman International in Canada SANDY DO, San Diego, Calif. (Univ. of the Cumberlands) Born: November 13, 1985 College: Univ. of the Cumberlands, Missouri Valley College, Northern Michigan High School: San Diego, Calif. (University City) - 2008 Women's College Nationals champion - 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - Fifth at 2007 University Nationals - Fourth in 2007 Women's College Nationals KATHERINE FULP-ALLEN, El Granada, Calif. (New York AC) College: Menlo College High School: El Granada, Calif. (Half Moon Bay) - 2008 University Nationals champion at 51 kg - Third in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals - Third in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Women's College Nationals - Third in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals - Third in 2007 University Nationals SHARON JACOBSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: August 30, 1983 College: UM-Morris High School: El Cajon, Calif. (Valhalla) - 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion - Second in 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 2006 U.S. Nationals champion - Fifth in 2005 U.S, World Team Trials - Fourth in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2005 and 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006 University Nationals champion - Third in 2003 FILA Junior Nationals - Third in 2004 University Nationals LEIGH JAYNES, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: Dec. 1, 1980 College: Missouri Valley High School: Rancocas Valley, N.J. - 2007 U.S. World Team member at 59 kg - 2007 U.S. Nationals champion - Fourth in 2003 and 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2006 World bronze medalist in Beach and Sombo wrestling - Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials OTHELLA LUCAS, San Diego, Calif. (New York AC) Born: September 5, 1985 College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: San Diego, Calif. (Crawford) - Second in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 59 kg - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2006 and 2007 Women's College Individual Nationals champion - 2005 Sunkist Kids/ASU International champion - Seventh in 2003 World Team Trials - Eighth in 2003 U.S. Nationals - Competes for Cumberland College CHERAE PASCUA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: July 10, 1988 College: Northern Michigan High School: Mililani, Hawaii - 2008 University Nationals champion - Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion - 2007 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Third in 2007 University National Champion - Fifth in 2006 Junior Nationals - Fifth in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals. - 2006 Hawaii state girls champion DEANNA RIX, River Falls, Wis. (New York AC) Born: July 6, 1987 College: Northern Michigan High School: Marshwood, Maine - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 59 kg - 2008 University Nationals champion - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006-07 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2003-05 Junior Nationals champion - Sixth in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals - Second in 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Second in 2005 Maine HS state championships, competing against boys ERIN TOMEO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: May 2, 1982 College: Lock Haven High School: Grove City, Pa. - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 59 kg - Seventh in 2006 World Championships - Competed in the 2001 World Championships - Second in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2003 U.S. World Team Trials champion - Sixth in 2000 Junior World Championships - Two-time Cadet World bronze medalist (1998-99) - Brother Tom, an All-American at Clarion, has been among Erin's coaches. CHERYL WONG, Croton, N.Y. (New York AC) College: Boston Univ. High School: Tarrytown, N.Y. (Hackley) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2004 and 2005 University Nationals - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2003 World Team Trials - Second in 2003 New York AC Christmas International 63 KG/138.75 LBS. U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- RANDI MILLER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: November 3, 1983 College: Northern Michigan, McMurray, Neosho County CC High School: Arlington. Texas (Martin) - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Second in 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion - Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2005 U.S. Nationals - 2007 Guelph Open (Canada) Champion - 2006 Henri Deglane Challenge champion - 2006 Clansmen International champion - 2002 FILA Junior Nationals champion - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete - Attended Northern Michigan Univ., McMurray College and Neosho County CC - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - SARA McMANN, Gaffney, S.C. (Sunkist Kids) Born: September 24, 1980 College: Lock Haven, UM-Morris High School: Marion, N.C. (McDowell) - 2004 Olympic silver medalist - 2005 and 2007 World bronze medalist - 2003 World silver medalist - 2003 and 2007 Pan American Games champion - Seven-time U.S. World Team member (2000-03, 2005-07) - Five-time U.S. Nationals champion (2000-03, 2006) - Fifth in 2000 Junior World Championships - Second in 2003 World Cup - 2004 FILA Olympic Test Tournament champion in Greece - Five-time Sunkist Kids International Open champion (1999-2001, 2003, 2007) - Competed in the men's varsity men's team at Lock Haven Univ. U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - ALAINA BERUBE, River Falls, Wis. (New York AC) Born: January 24, 1979 College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Escanaba, Mich. - 2005 U.S. Nationals champion - 2005 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2003-04 U.S. Nationals - 2005 World University Games bronze medalist - 2007 and 2004 and 2007 Pan American Championships gold medalist - Fourth in 2003 Junior World Championships - Three -time Dave Schultz Memorial International champion (2005-07) - Her cousin, Jackie Berube, was a 1996 World silver medalist U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE- ELENA PIROZKHOV, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: October 13, 1986 College: none High School: Greenfield, Mass. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg - Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials at 67 kg - Originally from Russia, received U.S. citizenship about two years ago - 2008 Pan American Championships champion - Third in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Second in 2007 Guelph Open (Canada) - Second in 2006 Henri Deglane Challenge - 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open champion U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JENNIFER GERMANY, Chula Vista, Calif. (Missouri Valley) College: Missouri Valley High School: Chula Vista, Calif. (Eastlake) - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2007 University Nationals U.S.NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - TORI ADAMS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Feb. 18, 1982 College: Missouri Valley High School: Amarillo, Texas (Caprock) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2001 Junior World Championships - Third in 2002 World Team Trials - Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Third in 2008 Pan American Championships - 2004 University Nationals champion - 2004 Sunkist Kids International Open champion U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - SHAMAINE DANNER, Richmond, Mo. (Missouri Valley) College: Missouri Valley High School: Richmond, Mo. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals - Two-time USGWA medalist (2nd in 2006, 3rd in 2005) OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 63 KG/138.75 LBS. SAMANTHA FEE, Blairstown, N.J. (Missouri Valley) College: Missouri Valley High School: Blairstown, N.J. - Second in 2008 University Nationals - Fourth in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals - Third in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals - Fifth in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. Women's College Nationals SARA HILLIARD, Lawrence, Kansas (OCU Stars) College: Oklahoma City Univ., Missouri Valley High School: Lawrence, Kan. (Freestate) - Second in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals - Second in 2006 University Nationals - Third in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals LAUREN KNIGHT, Vallejo, Calif. (Univ. of the Cumberland) College: Univ. of the Cumberlands High School: Vallejo, Calif. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg - Second in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals - Second in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals MARINA PICCOLOTTI, Pacifica, Calif. (unattached) Born: June 8, 1989 College: Oklahoma City Univ. High School: Pacifica, Calif. (Terra Nova) - 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion - Third in 2008 FILA Junior Nationals - 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - 2007 U.S. Sombo Nationals champion - Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals STEFENIE SHAW, Waterford, Conn. (New York AC) Born: December 12, 1986 College: Northern Michigan High School: Waterford, Conn - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 67 kg - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2005 and 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2004 FILA Junior National champion - Second at 2005 FILA Junior Nationals - Third in 2005 Trophe Milone Tournament (Italy) - 2003 USGWA National champion 72 KG/158.5 LBS. U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- ALI BERNARD, New Ulm, Minn. (Gator WC) Born: April 11, 1986 College: Univ. of Regina High School: New Ulm, Minn. - 2004 and 2008 U.S. Nationals Champion - Two-time Junior World champion (2003, 2005) - Third in 2006 Junior World Championships - 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - 2005 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Ninth in 2005 World University Games - 2003-04 Junior Nationals champion - 2003 FILA Junior Nationals champion - 2003 FILA Cadet Nationals champion - Attends the Univ. of Regina in Canada, where she has won four Canadian college titles - TheMat.com/ASICS Girls High School Wrestler of the Year U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP- KATIE DOWNING, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: January 6, 1980 College: UM-Morris High School: Pendleton, Ind. - 2005 and 2007 World bronze medalist - Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003, 2006-07) - Three-time U.S. World Team member (2005-07) - Second in 1999 Junior World Championships - Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2002, 2005, 2008) - Four-time U.S. World Team Trials champion (2002-03, 2005-06) - Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2001 World Cup gold medalist - Two-time University Nationals champion (1999, 2003) - 2004-07 New York AC Holiday International champion - Third in 2006 World Cup U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE- IRIS SMITH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: October 15, 1979 College: None High School: Albany, Ga. (Darsey Private) Born: Oct. 15, 1979 - 2005 World Champion - Seventh in 2000 World Championships - 2005 World Cup bronze medalist - Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2000-02, 2005) - Second in 1999 and 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Missed the 2001 World Championships to attended basic training with the U.S. Army - 2004 Ivan Yarygin Memorial International champion (Russia) - 2001-02 Pan American Championships champion - Third in 1996, 2003, 2008 U.S. Nationals - Member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE- Kristie Marano, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: January 24, 1979 College: Hudson Valley CC High School: Albany, N.Y. (Colonie Central) - Two-time World Champion (2000, 2003) - Nine-time World medalist, most for U.S. women (gold - 2000, 2003; silver - 1996-99, 2007; bronze - 2002, 2006) - Nine-time U.S. Nationals champion (1996-99, 2002, 2004-07) - Three-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002-03, 2005) - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - 2003 World Cup champion - Was an outstanding judo athlete before getting active in wrestling - Has a daughter, Kayla U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - MEGAN GOLDSMITH, Black River Falls, Wis. (UCWC) College: Univ. of Calgary High School: Black River Falls, Wis. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2006 Clansman International champion - Second in 2006 CIS Canadian college nationals - 2004 University Nationals champion - Fourth in 2003 University Nationals U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - LACEY NOVINSKA, Fennimore, Wis. (OCU Stars) Born: June 18, 1986 College: Oklahoma City Univ., Missouri Valley High School: Fennimore, Wis. - Sixth at 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Seventh in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2006 University Nationals U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - JENNA PAVLIK, Lewes, Del. (New York AC) Born: December 23, 1983 College: Lock Haven High School: Lewes, Del. (Cape Henlopen) - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2001 World Championships - Second in 1999 Cadet World Championships - Second in 2007 University Nationals - Fourth at 2007 U.S. Nationals OTHER QUALIFIERS EXPECTED AT 72 KG/158.5 LBS. (alphabetically) AMBERLEE EBERT, Reedsville, Wis. (Missouri Valley) Born: May 28, 1988 College: Missouri Valley High School: Reedsville, Wis. - 2008 U.S. Women's College Nationals champion at 67 kg - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals - Second in 2007 College Nationals - Second in 2005 Junior Nationals STEPHANY LEE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: August 10, 1984 College: Missouri Valley High School: Honolulu, Hawaii (Moanalua) - 2008 University Nationals champion - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Two-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2004, 2006) - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - 2004 University World champion - 2004 Pan American Championships champion - 2004 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Third in 2003 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2003 World Team Trials - Holds a black belt in judo JESSICA SMITH, Austintown, Ohio (unattached) College: none High School: Austintown, Ohio (Fitc) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - USGWA Nationals champion ASHLEY SWORD, West Palm Beach, Fla. (OCU Stars) Born: June 4, 1983 College: Oklahoma City High School: Lake Worth, Fla. - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals at 67 kg - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - 2005 and 2007 University Nationals champion - Third in 2004 University Nationals - 2003 FILA Junior Nationals runner-up - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident-athlete for many years before going to college QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - MATT AZEVEDO, Pismo Beach, Calif. (Sunkist Kids) Born: November 5, 1977 College: Arizona State, Iowa State High School: Santa Ana, Calif. (Calvary Chapel), Las Vegas, Nev. (Eldorado) - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Second in 2007 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Second in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Three-time NCAA qualifier competing at Iowa State and Arizona State - Grew up in Las Vegas, and attended Eldorado High School, where he won two state titles. Azevedo completed high school at Calvary Chapel in California. - His uncle John Azevedo was a 1980 U.S. Olympic team member U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - HENRY CEJUDO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: February 9, 1987 College: None High School: Colorado Springs, Colo. (Coronado), Phoenix, Ariz. (Maryville) - Member of 2007 U.S. World Team - 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals champion - 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - 2007 World Team Trials champion - 2006 Junior World silver medalist - 2007 Pan American Games champion - Three-time Pan American Championships champion (2006-08) - Fifth in 2005 Junior World Championships - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - In 2006, became first high school wrestler to win Senior Freestyle title since USAW became the national governing body - 2006 ASICS High School Wrestler of the Year - Two-time Arizona and two-time Colorado State high school champion - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - DANNY FELIX, Morgantown, W.Va. (Sunkist Kids) Born: March 3, 1974 College: Arizona State High School: Phoenix, Ariz. (South Mountain) - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 New York AC Holiday International - 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Second in 2000 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2001 World Team Trials - Seventh in 1995 NCAA Championships for Arizona State U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - NICK SIMMONS, Williamston, Mich. (Sunkist Kids Born: October 25, 1982 College: Michigan State High School: Williamstown, Mich. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2005 World University Games - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2004 Pan American Championships gold medalist - Four-time NCAA All-American at Michigan State Univ. (2003, 2005-2007) - Younger brother, Andy, was also a member of the Michigan State Univ. wrestling team U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - VIC MORENO, Palo Alto, Calif. (Gator WC) Born: May 17, 1982 College: Cal-Poly SLO High School: Escalon, Calif. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 World Team Trials - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006 University Nationals champion - 2006 NYAC Holiday International Open champion - 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open champion - Two-time NCAA All-American at Cal Poly - Sixth in 2004 and 2005 NCAA Championships - Fourth in 2000 California state tournament - Assistant coach at Stanford U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - GRANT NAKAMURA, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) Born: Sept. 12, 1983 College: Iowa State High School: Baldwin, Hawaii - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Northwest Olympic Regional Trials champion - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Three-time NCAA qualifier for Iowa State (2003-05) - State high school champion in 2001 U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ADAM SMITH, Newport, Pa. (New York AC) Born: Feb. 25, 1983 College: Penn State High School: Newport, Pa. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - Three-time NCAA qualifier for Penn State (2003-05) - Serves on Penn State wrestling staff as director of operations OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (ALPHABETICALLY) STEPHEN ABAS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Jan. 12, 1978 College: Fresno State High School: Union City, Calif. (James Logan), Moreno Valley, Calif. (Canyon Springs) - 2004 Olympic silver medalist - Fifth in 2003 World Championships - 2002, 2003 and 2005 World Cup champion - 2001-03 U.S. World Team member - Three-time NCAA champion for Fresno State (1999, 2001-02) - 1998 Junior World Champion - Fifth in 1997 Junior World Championships - Sixth in 1996 Junior World Championships - Third in 1994 Cadet World Championships... ANGEL ESCOBEDO, Griffith, Ind. (Indiana WC) Born: January 12, 1987 College: Indiana High School: Griffith, Ind. - 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion - 2008 NCAA champion for Indiana - 2007 Junior World Team member - Second in 2004 Junior Nationals - 2002 FILA Cadet Nationals champion - Four-time Indiana state high school champion MICHAEL MARTINEZ, Pagosa Springs, Colo. (Cowboy WC) Born: Feb. 10, 1986 College: Univ. of Wyoming High School: Pagosa Springs, Colo. - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2007 World Team Trials - Third in 2007 University Nationals - Four-time state placewinner in high school BRAD PATAKY, Clearfield, Pa. (Penn State WC) Born: Nov. 4, 1986 College: Penn State High School: Clearfield, Pa. - 2008 University Nationals champion - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - 2008 Northeast Olympic Regional Trials champion - 2007 Northeast Senior Regional champion - Started as true freshman for Penn State in 2005-06, compiling 15-8 record - Two-time Pennsylvania state champion - 2004 Junior Nationals champion in Greco-Roman and runner-up in freestyle QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - SHAWN BUNCH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: March 19, 1983 College: Edinboro High School: Leavenworth, Kan. - 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials - 2007 Pan American Championships champion - Third in 2007 Medved International (Belarus) - Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids/ ASU International Open - Fifth in 2003 University Nationals - 2003 Northeast Regionals Champion - Two-time All-American for Edinboro, placing second in 2005 and third in 2006 U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - COLEMAN SCOTT, Waynesburg, Pa. (Gator WC) Born: April 19, 1986 College: Oklahoma State High School: Waynesburg, Pa. - 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - 2006 U.S. Junior World Team member - 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion - 2006 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion - Three-time Junior Nationals champion - 2008 NCAA champion for Oklahoma State, and a four-time All-American U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - TEYON WARE, Norman, Okla. (New York AC) Born: Aug. 13, 1983 College: Univ. of Oklahoma High School: Edmond, Okla. (North) - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2007 University Nationals champion - Sixth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open - Two-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma (2003, 2005) - Four-time Oklahoma state champion - Two-time Junior Nationals champion (2000, 2001) U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - DYLAN LONG, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) College: Univ. of Northern Iowa High School: Creston, Iowa - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2005 and 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open - Second in 2003 NCAA Championships for Northern Iowa - Serves as assistant coach at Iowa State U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - MICHAEL LIGHTNER, Norman, Okla. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Nov. 7, 1977 College: Univ. of Oklahoma High School: Marlow, Okla. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2005 U.S. World Team member - 2005 U.S. Nationals champion - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - 2001 NCAA champion at the Univ. of Oklahoma U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - ZACH ROBERSON, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Dec. 18, 1980 College: Iowa State High School: Overland Park, Kan. (Blue Valley Northwest) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 U.S. Nationals champion - Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open - Third in Takhti Cup (Iran) - 2004 NCAA champion for Iowa State U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - DREW HEADLEE, Waynesburg, Pa. (Pittsburgh) Born: May 17, 1985 College: Univ. of Pittsburgh High School: Waynesburg, Pa. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials - Eighth in 2005 NCAA Championships 2007 U.S. WORLD TEAM MEMBER -MIKE ZADICK, Solon, Iowa (Gator WC) Born: July 12, 1978 College: Iowa High School: Great Falls, Mont. - Second in 2006 World Championships - Third in 2008 Pan American Championships - 2004 and 2007 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Third in 2003 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - Second in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 1994 Cadet World Championships in Greco-Roman - Brother Bill was 2006 World Champion - Zadicks were first U.S. brothers to make World FS finals since the Brands in 1993 - Three-time NCAA All-American for the Univ. of Iowa 2007 NATIONALS CHAMPION - NATE GALLICK, Chattanooga, Tenn. (Sunkist Kids) Born: February 10, 1983 College: Iowa State High School: Tucson, Ariz. (Sunnyside) - 2007 U.S. Nationals Champion - Second in 2007 World Team Special Wrestle-off - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2005 World University Games gold medalist - 2005 U.S. Nationals runner-up - 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - 2004 Sunkist Kids International champion - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2004 South Olympic Regional Trials champion - Seventh in 2003 U.S. Nationals - 2003 FILA Junior Nationals champion - 2006 NCAA champion for Iowa State - Second at 2005 NCAA Championships, Fifth in 2004 NCAA Championships - Two-time Arizona state high school champion OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (Alphabetically) ANGEL CEJUDO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: July, 1985 College: none High School: Phoenix, Ariz. (Maryville) - 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion - 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - Fourth in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Second at 2007 Henri Deglane Challenge - Third in 2005 NYAC Holiday Championships - Four-time Arizona state high school champion DANIEL DENNIS, Ingleside, Ill. (Hawkeye WC) College: Iowa High School: Grant, Ill. - 2008 University Nationals champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Two-time Illinois state high school runner-up DARRELL VASQUEZ, Cambridge, Mass. (New York AC) College: Cal Poly High School: Bakersfield, Calif. - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - Two-time NCAA All-American for Cal Poly (4th and 5th place) - Four-time California state high school champion QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPION - DOUG SCHWAB, Iowa City, Iowa (Gator WC) Born: August 3, 1977 College: Iowa High School: Osage, Iowa - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Fifth in 2007 World Championships - 2007 U.S. World Team Trials champion - 2007 Pan American Games bronze medalist - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006 Pan American Championships gold medalist - Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - 1999 NCAA champion for Iowa and a three-time All-American - Works as assistant coach for the Univ. of Iowa U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - BILL ZADICK, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: April 3, 1973 College: Iowa High School: Great Falls, Montana - 2006 World champion - Third in 2007 Pan American Championships - Seventh in 2001 World Championships - 2001 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials champion - Second in 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Second in 2003, 2006, 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 1999 and 2002 World Team Trials - In 2006, he and younger brother Mike made the World finals. Bill won a gold and Mike won a silver at the 2006 World Championships - 1996 NCAA champion for Iowa and two-time All-American - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - JARED FRAYER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: October 7, 1978 College: Oklahoma High School: Clearwater, Fla. (Countryside) - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials - Second at 2006 World Team Trials - Third at 2004-05 and 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth at 2006 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - 2003 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - Sixth in 2004 U.S. World Team Trials - 2001 NCAA runner-up at the Univ. of Oklahoma - Fourth in 2000 NCAA Championships - Three-time Florida state high school champion U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CHRIS BONO, Ringgold, Ga. (Sunkist Kids) Born: February 13, 1974 College: Iowa State High School: Jacksonville, Fla. (The Bolles School) - Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003, 2005, 2006) - Three-time U.S. World Team member (2001, 2002, 2005) - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 2003 World Cup champion - Second in 1998-2001 and 2004 U.S. Nationals - 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Second in 2001 World Cup - Third in 1997 and 2002 Pan American Championships - 1996 NCAA champion at Iowa State Univ. - Head coach at the Univ. of Tennessee-Chattanooga U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - BRENT METCALF, Davison, Mich. (Gator WC) Born: July 14, 1986 College: Univ of Iowa, Virginia Tech High School: Davison, Mich. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2006 Clansman International champion - 2006 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion - Was ineligible to compete during 2006-07 season after transferring to Iowa since Virginia Tech refused to release him from his scholarship - Four-time Michigan state champion - Six-time Junior Nationals champion, tying national record with Sean Hage of Georgia U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE- ZACK ESPOSITO, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC) Born: Sept. 9, 1983 College: Oklahoma State High School: Blairstown, N.J. (Blair Academy) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 Trophe Milone Champion (Italy) - Eighth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2005 NCAA Champion for Oklahoma State - Third in 2006 NCAA Championships for Oklahoma State - Second in 2004 NCAA Championships - Three-time Prep National champion for Blair Academy - Has three brothers, Matt, Dave and Pete, who all wrestled in college U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - TRENT PAULSON, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) Born: May 11, 1983 College: Iowa State High School: Council Bluffs, Iowa (Lewis Central) - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - 2007 NCAA champion for Iowa State - 2006 University Nationals freestyle champion - 2005 University Nationals Greco-Roman champion - Twin brother, Travis, is competing in Olympic Trials at 74 kg - Three-time Junior Nationals Greco-Roman champion OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (alphabetically) NATHANIEL HOLT, Provo, Utah (Chippewa WC) Born: October 25, 1987 College: Central Michigan High School: Provo, Utah - 2008 University Nationals champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Sixth in 2007 University Nationals - Third in FILA Junior Nationals - Second in Junior Nationals JESSE JANTZEN, Cambridge, Mass. (New York AC) Born: Feb. 5, 1982 College: Harvard High School: Shoreham, N.Y. (Shoreham-Wading River) - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion at 74 kg - Sixth in 2002 World Team Trials - Third in 2001 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2004 New York AC Christmas International - 2004 Henri Deglane Challenge champion in France - 2004 NCAA champion for Harvard, and three-time All-American - First four-time high school state champion in New York history - 2000 ASICS Tiger High School Wrestler of the Year JOE JOHNSTON, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye WC) Born: Sept. 14, 1982 College: Iowa High School: Prairie Village, Kan. (Shawnee Mission East) - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - Two-time All-American for Iowa (Second in 2005, sixth in 2006) - Two-time Kansas state champion - Assistant coach at Cornell College CARY KOLAT, Hampstead, Md. (Sunkist Kids) Born: May 19, 1973 College: Lock Haven, Penn State High School: Rices Landing, Pa. (Jefferson-Morgan) - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 1997 World Championships - Third in 1998 World Championships - Fourth in 1999 World Championships - Ninth in 2000 Olympic Games - 1997-99 U.S. World Team Trials champion - Two-time NCAA champion for Lock Haven (1996-97) - Four-time Pennsylvania state champion ERIC LARKIN, Tempe, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Sept. 18. 1979 College: Arizona State High School: Tucson, Ariz. (Sunnyside) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Eighth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Sixth in 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open - Third in 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2003 NCAA champion for Arizona State and four-time All-American JERROD SANDERS, Raleigh, N.C. (unattached) College: Oklahoma State High School: El Reno, Okla. - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - Seventh in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2004 Sunkist Kids International - 2003 NCAA All-American for Oklahoma State PHILLIP SIMPSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: Jan. 28, 1983 College: U.S. Miltary Academy High School: Tenn. (MBA) - 2008 Northwest Regional Trials champion at 74 kg - 2007 Trophe Milone bronze medalist - Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - 2006 Armed Forces champion - Second in 2006 University Nationals - Second in 2005 NCAA Championships for U.S. Military Academy QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - BEN ASKREN, Columbia, Mo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: July 18, 1984 College: Missouri High School: Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead) - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Fifth in 2007 World Team Trials - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Seventh in 2004 U.S. Nationals - 2008 World Cup team member - 2007 New York AC International champion - Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Two-time NCAA champion for Missouri (2006, 2007) - Two-time Hodge Trophy winner as college wrestler of the year (2006, 2007) - Second in NCAA Championships (2004, 2005) - 2002 Junior Nationals champion in both styles U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - TYRONE LEWIS, Oklahoma City, Okla. (Gator WC) Born: November 29, 1979 College: Oklahoma State High School: El Reno, Okla. - 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2007 Ivan Yarygin International - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - 2005 and 2007 Sunkist Kids International champion - 2004 NCAA runner-up for Oklahoma State U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - RYAN CHURELLA, Ann Arbor, Mich. (New York AC) Born: March 8, 1983 College: Michigan High School: Novi, Mich. - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Guelph Open champion in Canada - 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion - Third in 2007 Henri Deglane Challenge - Three-time All-American for Michigan (Second in 2006, Fourth in 2005, Third in 2004) - 2001 National High School champion - Two-time Michigan state champion - His father, Mark, was a three-time NCAA champion for Michigan U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - MATT LACKEY, Champaign, Ill. (New York AC) Born: August 25, 1980 College: Univ of Illinois High School: Moline, Ill. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2008 Guelph Open - Third in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open - Sixth in 2003 World Team Trials - 2003 University Nationals champion. - Second in 2003 NYAC Christmas International - 2000 FILA Junior Nationals champion... - Ninth in 2000 Junior World Championships... - 2003 NCAA champion for Illinois, and three-time All-American U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE- RAMICO BLACKMON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: Sept. 12, 1972 College: Eastern Michigan High School: Fort Meyers, Fla. (North Fort Meyers) - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 World Team Trials - Third in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Second in 2001 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2001 U.S. Nationals champion - Third in 2002 U.S. Nationals - MAC champion and NCAA qualifier at Eastern Michigan U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - TRAVIS PAULSON, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) Born: May 11, 1983 College: Iowa State High School: Council Bluffs, Iowa (Lewis Central) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2007 University Nationals runner-up - Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Three-time All-American at Iowa State - Three-time Iowa state champion - Twin brother, Trent, was 2007 NCAA champion for Iowa State U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ERIC LUEDKE, Iowa City, Iowa (Hawkeye WC) College: Iowa High School: Colby, Kan. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Fifth in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (alphabetically) CASEY CUNNINGHAM, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. (Sunkist Kids) Born: April 25, 1976 College: Central Michigan High School: Middleton, Mich. (Fulton/Middleton) - 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion - Eighth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2002 and 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2002 and 2007 U.s. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Third in 2003-04 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2003 World Team Trials - Seventh in 2000 U.S. Nationals - Did not compete in 2005 and 2006 seasons - Assistant Coach at Central Michigan Univ. - Married to Tara Nott, 2000 Olympic champion weightlifter. They have 2 children. - 1999 NCAA champion and 1998 NCAA runner-up for Central Michigan Univ. KEITH GAVIN, Factoryville, Pa. (New York AC) Born: August 12, 1985 College: Univ. of Pittsburgh High School: Factoryville, Pa. (Lackawana Trail) - 2008 University Nationals champion - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - 2008 NCAA champion for Pitt - 2007 NCAA runner-up TRAVIS KOPPENHAFER, Mesa, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids) College: Adams State High School: Mancos, Colo., - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - NCAA Div. II national champion for Adams State DONNY PRITZLAFF, Madison, Wis. (New York AC) Born: January 23, 1979 College: Wisconsin High School: Lyndhurst, N.J. - 2006 World bronze medalist - 2006 U.S. Nationals champion - 2006 U.S. World Team Trials Champion - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 1998 Junior World Champion - Second in 2006 Pan American Championships - Third in 2002 and 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2002 World Team Trials - 2002 and 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - Two-time NCAA champion for Univ. of Wisconsin (2000-01) and four-time All-American - His cousin Glenn was a NCAA champion for Penn State QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - MO LAWAL, Temecula, Calif. (Sunkist Kids) Born: January 11, 1981 College: Oklahoma State, Central Oklahoma High School: Plano, Texas (East) - Seventh in 2005 World Championships - 2005, 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials at 96 kg - 2007 Pan American Championships champion - 2006 Uzbekistan Cup Golden Grand Prix champion - 2005 U.S. World Team Trials champion - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Third in 2004 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2003 University Nationals champion - NCAA All-American for Oklahoma State Univ. (Third in 2003) - 2002 NCAA Div. II champion for Univ. of Central Oklahoma - 1999 Texas state high school champion, and a two-time runner-up U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - ANDY HROVAT, Ann Arbor, Mich., (New York AC) Born: January 21, 1980 College: Michigan High School: Lakewood, Ohio (St. Edward) - Second in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist - Member of 2006 U.S. World Team - 2006 World Team Trials champion - Second in 2007 World Team Trials - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2003 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2001 U.S. World Team Trials - 2001-02 University Nationals champion - Two-time All-American for Univ. of Michigan, fourth in 2001 and seventh in 2002 - Two-time Ohio state high school champion for St. Edward HS - Strength and conditioning coach for Univ. of Michigan U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - BRYCE HASSEMAN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: August 4, 1981 College: Bloomsburg High School: Franklin, Ind. (Community) - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International Open - 2006 Canada Cup champion - 2008 Northeast Regional champion - 2008 Guelph Open champion (Canada) - Third in 2007 New York AC Holiday International - NCAA qualifier for Bloomsburg Univ. U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CLINT WATTENBERG, Ithaca, N.Y. (New York AC) Born: April 20, 1980 College: Cornell High School: Pleasant Valley, Calif. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Two-time All-American for Cornell University U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - B.J. PADDEN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 23, 1983 College: Univ. of Nebraska High School: Harding County, S.D. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2008 Guelph Open - Second in 2007 Hargobind International (Canada) - Fourth in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Two-time NCAA All-American for Nebraska (3rd in 2006, 5th in 2005) U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - MATT PELL, Charlottesville, Va. (Cavalier WC) College: Univ. of Missouri High School: Luxenburg, Va. (Luxemburg-Casco) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Seventh in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2005 University World Team Trials - Third in 2005 Pan American Championships - NCAA All-American for the Univ. of Missouri U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - JAKE VARNER, Bakersfield, Calif. (Sunkist Kids) Born: March 24, 1986 College: Iowa State High School: Bakersfield - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 and 2008 NCAA Championships for Iowa State - 2005 FILA Junior World Team member - Second in 2005 FILA Junior Nationals - Two-time California state high school champion OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (alphabetically) LEE FULLHART, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: June 10, 1976 College: Iowa High School: Decorah, Iowa - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 2004 U.S. Nationals champion - Two-time U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up (2000, 2004) - Four-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2002-03, 2005-06) - Four-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002, 2003, 2005-06) - 2007 Dave Schulz Memorial International Champion - 2003 Pan American Championships gold medalist - Third in 2002 World Cup - 1997 NCAA champion and four-time All-American at the Univ. of Iowa - His wife, Doreen, is a weightlifter training for the 2008 Olympic Games - Three-time Iowa state high school champion JAKE HERBERT, Wexford, Pa. (Wildcat WC) Born: March 6, 1985 College: Northwestern High School: North Allegheny, Pa. - 2008 University Nationals champion - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - Fifth in 2008 Alexander Medved International (Belarus) - 2007 Hargobind International champion (Canada) - Second in 2007 Sunkist Kids International - 2006 World University bronze medalist - 2007 NCAA champion for Northwestern and three-time All-American (Second in 2006, Third in 2005) CHRIS PENDLETON, Stilwater, Okla. (Gator WC) Born: Jan. 21, 1982 College: Oklahoma State High School: Leemore, Calif. - 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Two-time NCAA champion at Oklahoma State Univ. (2004-05) - 2002 University Nationals runner-up TYREL TODD, Bozeman, Mont. (New York AC) Born: July 16, 1985 College: Univ. of Michigan High School: Bozeman, Mont. - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - Eighth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2007 NCAA Championships for Michigan - Three-time Montana state champion JOE WILLIAMS, Dekalb, Ill. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Nov. 26, 1974 College: Iowa High School: Chicago, Ill. (Mt. Carmel) - 2001 and 2005 World bronze medalist - Fifth in 2004 Olympic Games - Fourth in 1999 World Championships - Fifth in 2007 World Championships - Six-time U.S. Nationals champion (1999, 2001-04, 2007) - Four-time World Cup champion (2000-03) - 1993 and 2003 Pan American Games champion - Three-time NCAA champion at the Univ. of Iowa (1996-98) - Member of NCAA 75th Anniversary Team, the top 15 college wrestlers of all time - Four-time Illinois state high school champion QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - DANIEL CORMIER, Stillwater, Okla. (Gator WC) Born: March 20, 1979 College: Oklahoma State, Colby CC High School: Lafayette, La. (Northside) - 2007 World bronze medalist - Fourth in 2004 Olympic Games - Fifth in the 2003 World Championships - Six-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003-08) - Also competed in 2005 and 2006 World Championships - 2003 Pan American Games champion - 2002 Pan American Championships gold medallist - Thrid in 2001 and 2002 World Team Trials - Third in the 1995 Cadet World Championships - 2001 NCAA runner-up for Oklahoma State Univ. - Two-time NJCAA junior college national champion for Colby CC (1998, 1999) - Three-time Lousiana state high school champion U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - NIK FEKETE, Iowa City, Iowa (New York AC) Born: March 24, 1980 College: Michigan State High School: Cranford, N.J. - Second in 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials - Third in 2006 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2005 and 2007 World Team Trials - 2006 Pan American Championships champion - 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion - 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion - 1998 Junior Nationals champion and 1996 Cadet Nationals champion - 2001 NCAA All-American for Michigan State U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - WILLIE PARKS, Colorado Springs, Colo.(U.S. Army) College: Dana College High School: Garden Grove, Calif. - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Armed Forces champion - 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fourth in 2008 University World Team Trials - NAIA national champion for Dana College U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - KURT BACKES, Ames, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) Born: May 13, 1983 College: Iowa State High School: Blairstown, N.J. (Blair Academy) - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Member of 2008 U.S. World Cup Team - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 University Nationals - Two-time All-American for Iowa State (Second in 2007, Seventh in 2004) U.S.NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE- DAMION HAHN, Ithaca, N.Y. (New York AC) Born: April 12, 1980 College: Minnesota High School: Lakewood, N.J. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2008 Pan American Championships - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2002 World University Championships - Two-time NCAA champion for Minnesota (2003, 2004) U.S.NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE- MAX ASKREN, Hartland, Wis. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Sept. 9, 1986 College: Missouri High School: Hartland, Wis. (Arrowhead) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Eighth in 2006 Junior World Championships - 2006 Junior World Team Trials champion - NCAA All-American for Univ. of Missouri - Third in 2005 Junior Nationals - His older brother Ben is 2008 U.S. Nationals champion at 74 kg U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - NICK PRESTON, Morgantown, W.Va. (Sunkist Kids) Born: December 15, 1979 College: Ohio State High School: - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - 2005 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2002 U.S. World Team Trials - Two-time NCAA All-American at The Ohio State Univ. (5th in 2000, 3rd in 2002) OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. (alphabetically) KYLE CERMINARA, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: July 8, 1983 College: Univ. of Buffalo High School: Lewiston, N.Y. (Lewiston-Porter) - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International Open - Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids /ASU International Open - Eighth in 2004 NCAA Tournament for University of Buffalo - 2001 New York State Champion KONRAD DUDZIAK, Bayonne, N.J. (New York AC) College: Duke Univ. High School: Jersey City, N.J. (St. Peters Prep) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - Eighth at 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in Junior European Championships competing for Poland - Third in 2007 ACC Championships for Duke BRENT JONES, Burke, Va. (Cavalier WC) Born: October 13, 1986 College: Univ. of Virginia High School: Fairfax, Va. (Robinson) - 2008 University Nationals champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Second in 2006 FILA Junior World Team Trials SEAN STENDER, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) Born: April 12, 1982 College: Univ. of Northern Iowa High School: Eldridge, Iowa (North Scott) - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International - 2005 Sunkist Kids International champon - Three-time All-American for Northern Iowa (Second in 2005, Sixth in 2004, Fourth in 2003) QUALIFIERS AT 120 kg/264.5 lbs. (by U.S. Nationals placement U.S NATIONALS CHAMPION - TOMMY ROWLANDS, Columbus, Ohio (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 3, 1981 College: Ohio State High School: Columbus, Ohio (Bishop Ready) - Fifth in 2007 World Championships - 2007 World Team Trials champion - 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - 2005 World University Games gold medalist - 2008 Pan American Championships champion - 2005 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Second in 2002 U.S. World Team Trials - 2008 Pan American Championships champion - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Second in 2000 Junior World Championships - 1999 Junior National champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman - 2002 and 2004 NCAA Champion at Ohio State, and three-time All-American - Currently an assistant coach at The Ohio State Univ. - Two-time Ohio state high school champion U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - STEVE MOCCO, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: December 28, 1981 College: Oklahoma State, Iowa High School: Blairstown, N.J. (Blair Academy), Newark, N.J. (St. Benedicts Prep) - 2005, 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - Five-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2004-08) - 2006 Pan American Championships champion - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2005 NCAA Champion for Oklahoma State - 2003 NCAA champion for Univ. of Iowa - Two-time NCAA runner-up, once for Iowa and once for Oklahoma State - Three-time Junior Nationals champion (1999-2001) - Four-time National Prep School champion - 2001 ASICS Tiger High School Wrestler of the Year - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - TERVEL DLAGNEV, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: November 19, 1985 College: Nebraska-Kearney High School: Arlington, Texas - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open champion - Second in 2006 Northern Plains Regional - 2007-08 NCAA Division II champion for Nebraska-Kearney - Moved to the USA from Bulgaria at the age of four U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - TOLLY THOMPSON, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 24, 1973 College: Univ. of Nebraska High School: Janesville, Iowa - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2005 World bronze medalist - Two-time U.S. World Team Trials champion (2005, 2006) - Three-time U.S. Nationals champion (1998, 2005, 2006) - Second in 2004 Olympic Team Trials - 1995 NCAA champion for Nebraska U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - LES SIGMAN, Lincoln, Neb. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Aug. 16, 1981 College: Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha High School: Sturgis, S.D. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2007 Trophe Milone (Italy) - 2006 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - Four-time NCAA Division II champion for Nebraska-Omaha (2003-06) - 2005 Midlands champion - South Dakota state champion U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - PAT CUMMINS, Blacksburg, Va. (New York AC) Born: Nov. 16, 1980 College: Penn State High School: Lancaster, Pa. (Warwick) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Second in 2004 NCAA Championships for Penn State U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - SCOTT STEELE, Towson, Md. (Navy Mat Club) Born: July 9, 1986 College: U.S. Naval Academy High School: Towson, Md. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2008 University World Team Trials - Competes for U.S. Naval Academy OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 120 KG/264.5 LBS. (alphabetically) ZACHERY REY, Hopatcong, N.J. (LVAC) College: Lehigh Univ. High School: Hopatcong, N.J. - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - Two-time New Jersey state champion - 2007 Junior Nationals All-American - 2006 Cadet Nationals runner-up in Greco-Roman QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - SPENSER MANGO, St. Louis, Mo. (Gator WC/USOEC) Born: July 6, 1986 College: Northern Michigan High School: St. Louis, Mo. (Christian Brothers) - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Second in 2007 World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2006 World University champion - 2006 Junior World bronze medalist - Second in 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Second in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Two-time Missouri state champion - U.S. Olympic Education Center student-athlete at Northern Michigan Univ U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - LINDSEY DURLACHER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: Sept. 14, 1974 College: Illinois High School: Buffalo Grove, Ill., Beaver Dam, Wis. (Wayland Academy) - 2006 World bronze medalist - Fifth in 2007 World Championships - 2006 U.S. Nationals champion - 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Three -time U.S. World Team member - 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist - Two-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002-03) - Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (2002-04) - 2003 Pan American Championships silver medallist - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Four-time Maccabiah Games champion (1993, 1997, 2001, 2005) - Two-time NCAA All-American at the Univ. of Illinois (1996-97) - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - JERMAINE HODGE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: July 7, 1981 College: None High School: Hillsborough, N.C. (Orange) - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Armed Forces champion - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 Sunkist Kids International - Second in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - Third in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - SAM HAZEWINKEL, Norman, Okla. (Gator WC) Born: March 4, 1983 College: Univ. of Oklahoma High School: Pensacola, Fla. (Pensacola Christian Academy) - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - 2005 and 2007 U.S. Nationals champion - 2005, 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Four-time NCAA All-American for Oklahoma (third in 2004, 2005, 2006 and second in 2007) - Third in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Third in 2003-04 and 2006 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2003 World Team Trials - 2001-02 Greco-Roman Junior national champion - His father Dave and uncle, Jim, both competed in the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games as members of the U.S. Greco-Roman team U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - ERIC GRAJALES, Brandon, Fla. (Sunkist Kids) Born: October 22, 1989 College: none High School: Brandon, Fla. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2008 Petko Sirakov - Ivan Iliev International (Bulgaria) - Member of 2006 and 2007 U.S. Junior World Teams - Second in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials at 60 kg - 2006 Junior Nationals champion U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JIMMY CHASE, Carol Stream, Ill. (Pinnacle) College: none High School: Glenbard North, Ill. - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion - 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion - 2008 Illinois state high school champion - His sister Caitlyn Chase was a nationally ranked women's wrestler in recent years. U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - JOSH HABECK, Colorado Springs, Colo (U.S. Army) Born: May 13, 1979 College: UW-LaCrosse High School: Schofield, Wis. (DC Everest) - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2005 Sunkist Kids International - NCAA Division III All-American for Wisconsin-La Crosse OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 55 KG/121 LBS. (alphabetically) ANTHONY BROOKER, Philadelphia, Pa. (U.S. Air Force) College: The Citadel High School: Beaufort, S.C. (Battery Creek) - 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion - Second in 2007 and 2008 Armed Forces Championships - Competed in 2007 CISM World Military Games - Eighth in 2005 U.S. Nationals NATE ENGEL, St. Helena, Calif. (USOEC) Born: June 6, 1983 College: Northern Michigan High School: St. Helena, Calif., Pasco, Fla. - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - 2007 University Nationals champion NIKKO TRIGGAS, Morega, Calif. (Ohio State) College: Ohio State High School: Moraga, Calif. (Campolindo) - 2008 University Nationals champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Second in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials - 2007 Junior Pan American champion - 2007 Junior Nationals double champion MIGUEL PENA, Camp LeJeune, N.C. (Ohio State) College: none High School: Bethlehem, Pa. (Liberty) - 2008 Northeast Olympic Regional Trials champion - Third in 2008 University Nationals - Fourth in 2008 Armed Forces Championships - District champion in high school ROGER STEWART, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) College: Old Dominion High School: Woodbridge, Va, - 2008 Rocky Mountain Olympic Regional Trials champion - Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - Eighth in 2005 U.S. Nationals in freestyle - 2005 Deaf Olympics bronze medalist QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - JIM GRUENWALD, Marquette, Mich. (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 9, 1970 College: Marantha Baptist Bible College High School: Greendale, Wis. - Member of 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Teams - Fourth in 2003 World Championships - Sixth in 2000 Olympic Games - 2003, 2004 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - 2001-03 World Team Trials champion - 2002 World Cup champion - Seven-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1996-02) - Attended Maranatha Baptist Bible College - Works as assistant coach at the U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - JOE BETTERMAN, Chicago, Ill. (New York AC) Born: July 11, 1984 College: Northern Michigan High School: Chicago, Ill. (Lakeview) - 2007 U.S. World Team member - Second at 2006, 2007 and U.S. Nationals - Third in 2008 Pan American Championships - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Third at 2006 U.S. Nationals - Two-time University Nationals champion (2004-05) - Two-time FILA Junior Nationals champion (2003-04) - 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International Champion - 2003-04 FILA Junior Nationals champion - U.S. Olympic Education Center student-athlete at Northern Michigan Univ - Sixth at 2006 Illinois state high school tournament U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - GLENN GARRISON, Colorado Springs, Colo (U.S. Army) Born: March 25, 1974 College: Montana State-Northern, Clackamas CC High School: Beaverton, Ore. - 2007 U.S. Nationals champion - Third in 2003, 2005, 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2005 CISM Military World Championships bronze medalist - 2004 World Cup bronze medalist - Two-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2001, 2005) - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals - 1997 NAIA national champion at Montana State-Northern - 1996 Junior college national champion at Clackamas CC - Second in 1992 Oregon state high school championships U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - MARCO LARA, Long Beach, Calif. (New York AC/USOEC) Born: July 10, 1983 College: Northern Michigan, Cerritos College High School: Lakewood, Calif. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 University Nationals champion - Second in 2007 New York AC Holiday International - Fourth in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open… U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JEREMIAH DAVIS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: November 27, 1984 College: Northern Michigan High School: Spring Valley, Calif. (Monte Vista) - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2005 and 2006 U.S. Nationals champion - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Second in 2006 University Nationals - Second in 2005 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open - Third in 2005 U.S. Nationals - 2005 University Nationals champion - Second in 2004 FILA Junior World Team Trials - Third in 2003 California state high school championships U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - WILLIE MADISON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: July 8, 1990 College: Northern Michigan High School: Metairie, La. (Grace King) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2005 and 2007 World Team Trials - 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - Fifth in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Sixth in 2003 U.S. Nationals - 2003 University Nationals champion U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ERIC STEVENSON, Newberg, Ore. (Orange Crush) Born: July 8, 1990 College: Oregon State High School: Newberg, Ore. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion - 2002 Junior Nationals champion - Two-time NCAA qualifier for Oregon State - FILA Junior World Team member OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 60 KG/132 LBS. (alphabetically) NOAH BLANKENSHIP, Bucyrus, Ohio (U.S. Marines) College: Mercyhurst, Ohio State-Marion High School: Bucyrus, Ohio - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - Second in 2007 Northeast Senior Regionals - Coached four years on high school and middle school level DONOVAN DEPATTO, Jacksonville, N.C. (U.S. Marines) College: none High School: Monticello, Minn. - 2008 Armed Forces Champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 and 2008 University Nationals - Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championships TONY MUSTARI, Greeley, Colo. (Northern Colorado Wrestling) Born: October 27, 1986 College: Univ. of Northern Colorado High School: Greeley, Colo. (Central) - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fifth in 2008 University Nationals in freestyle - Third in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals - 2005 Junior Nationals freestyle champion and runner-up in Greco-Roman - Three-time Colorado high school champion CHAD VANDIVER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (unattached) College: Northern Illinois High School: Machesny Park, Ill. (Harlem) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Second in 2008 University Nationals - 2006 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - Seventh in 2006 University Nationals QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - MARK RIAL, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: March 29, 1978 College: Northern Iowa High School: Fort Dodge, Iowa - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Third in 2007 World Team Trials - Second in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial Internationl - 2007 Northern Plains Regional champion - Third in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 1994 Cadet World Championships - Attended Univ. of Northern Iowa - U.S. Olympic Training Center resident athlete U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - JAKE DEITCHLER, New Ramsey, Minn. (Minnesota Storm) Born: December 1, 1989 College: signed with Minnesota High School: Anoka, Minn. - 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Member of 2007 Junior World Team - 2007 Junior Nationals Greco-Roman champion - Second in 2006 Junior Nationals in freestyle - 2006 FILA Cadet national champion in Greco-Roman - Attends Anoka High School, where he is senior and a three-time state champion - Coached by 1996 Olympic silver medalist Brandon Paulson U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - FARUK SAHIN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: January 1, 1976 College: Secluk Univ. (Turkey) High School: Konya, Turkey (Gazi) - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Armed Forces champion - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Naturalized citizen in 2004 - 2006 World Sombo bronze medalist - 2001 and 2003 Sunkist Kids International Open champion - 2002 and 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion. - 1996 and 1998 Turkish Nationals champion - Member of the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - JACOB CURBY, LaGrange, Ill. (Gator WC/USOEC) Born: March 17, 1984 College: Northern Michigan High School: LaGrange, Ill. (Lyons Township) - Fourth in 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2008 Pan American Championships - Second in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 2006 New York AC International champion - 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion - 2006 University Nationals champion - Tenth in 2006 University World Championships U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JACOB HEY, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: September 17, 1974 College: Illinois, Illinois State High School: Dixon, Ill. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Second in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 1998 and 2003-04 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2002 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2001 and 2003 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 1998, 2002 and 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - 1991 Illinois State Champion U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - MARCEL COOPER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: Sept. 10, 1970 College: none High School: Spring Valley. N.Y. - 2001 U.S. World Team member - Second in 1999 and 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - 2001 and 2006 U.S. Nationals champion - Third in 2000 and 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Four-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1997, 1999, 2000, 2002) - Two-time CISM Military World Championships bronze medalist (1999-2000) - 2002 World Cup silver medalist - Third in 1997 Pan American Championships… U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - OSCAR WOOD, Fountain, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: June 21, 1975 College: Oregon State High School: Gresham, Ore. (Sam Barlow) - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team member - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2004 U.S. Nationals champion - Third in 2001 World Team Trials - Fifth in 2002-03 U.S. World Team Trials - Two-time NCAA All-American at Oregon State Univ. - 1994 ASICS Tiger High School Wrestler of the Year 2006-08 U.S. WORLD TEAM MEMBER - HARRY LESTER, Akron, Ohio (Gator WC) Born: Sept. 30, 1983 College: Northern Michigan, Iowa State High School: Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio (Cuyahoga Falls Valley Christian Academy) - 2006 and 2007 World bronze medalist - 2007 Pan American Games champion - 2007 University Nationals champion in freestyle and Greco-Roman - 2005 U.S. World Team member - 2005 U.S. Nationals champion - Fifth in 2003 Junior World Championships - Sixth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Third in 2004 U.S. Nationals - First USOEC wrestler to win a Senior Nationals title and make a U.S. Senior World Team OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 66 KG/145.5 LBS. (alphabetically) BO BECKMAN, Pleasant Grove, Utah (USOEC) College: Northern Michigan High School: Pleasant Grove, Utah - 2008 University Nationals champion - Fourth in 2008 FILA Junior National Championships ESAI DOMINGUEZ, Omaha, Neb. (Maverick WC) College: Univ. of Nebraska-Omaha High School: Omaha, Neb. (Creighton Prep) - 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion - Second in 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials - Third in 2008 FILA Junior National Championships - Second in 2007 Junior Nationals - 2006 Junior Nationals champion MIKE ELLSWORTH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: April 3, 1972 College: Univ. of Michigan High School: Caro, Mich. - 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion - Second in 2003 and 2006 U.S. Nationals - Second in 1997 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2001-03 World Team Trials - 2004 East Regional Olympic Team Trials champion - Second in 1999, 2001 and 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Outstanding Wrestler at 2003 Tahkti Cup in Iran - Second in 2002 Pan American Championships C.C. FISHER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (unattached) Born: May 28, 1976 College: North Carolina High School: Durham, N.C. (Riverside) - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - Eighth in 2003 U.S. Nationals in freestyle - Fifth in 2002 World Team Trials in freestyle - Seventh in 2002 U.S. Nationals in freestyle - Two-time NCAA qualifier and ACC champion for North Carolina SHANNON SLACK, Colorado Springs, Colo. (No Limits) College: Fresno State, Old Dominion - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - Fourth in 2006 University Nationals - Third in 2005 University World Team Trials QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - T.C. DANTZLER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: Oct. 26, 1970 College: Northern Illinois High School: South Holland, Ill. (Thornwood) - Fifth in 2006 World Championships - 2006, 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Five-time U.S. World Team member (2002-03, 2005-07) - Three-time U.S. Nationals runner-up (1998, 2001-02) - 2003 and 2007 Pan American Games bronze medalist - Third in the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2006 and 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion - His given name is Thomas Curtis Dantzler. - Founder of a background screening company named TCLogiq - Four-time NCAA qualifier at Northern Illinois U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP- ANDREW BISEK, Chaska, Minn. (Minnesota Storm/USOEC) Born: Aug. 18, 1986 College: Northern Michigan High School: Chaska, Minn. - 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - 2007 and 2008 University Nationals champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - 2006 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Second at 2005 FILA Junior Nationals - Fourth in 2005 New York AC Holiday International U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - JAKE FISHER, Platte City, Mo. (New York AC/USOEC) Born: Feb. 20, 1984 College: Northern Michigan High School: Platte City, Mo. (Platte County) - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - 2007 New York AC Holiday International champion - Second in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - Third in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - 2006 University Nationals champion - 2004 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Second in 2003 FILA Junior Nationals U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - CHENEY HAIGHT, Orem, Utah (New York AC) Born: Dec. 27, 1984 College: Northern Michigan High School: Orem, Utah (Timpanogos) - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fifth at 2006 U.S. Nationals - Second at 2006 Dave Schultz Memorial International - 2006 Sunkist Kids /ASU International Champion - 2006 New York AC Holiday International Open champion - 2005 University World Team Trials champion - Second at 2005 University Nationals - Three-time Utah state champion (2001-03) U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JESS HARGRAVE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - Second in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JAMES JOHNSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: June 14, 1981 College: none High School: Key Largo, Fla. (Coral Shores) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2006 Sunkist Kids International champion - Second in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - 2006 Armed Forces champion U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - TALAN KNOX, Salt Lake City, Utah (Sunkist Kids) Born: March 2, 1988 College: Northern Michigan High School: Salt Lake City, Utah (Brighton) - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 University Nationals - Three-time Utah state champion OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 74 KG/163 LBS. (alphabetically) CHRIS BULLINS, Stoneville, N.C. (Y.E.S. Greensboro) Born: July 5, 1988 College: UNC-Greensboro High School: Statesville, N.C. (Dalton L McMichael) - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - Fourth in 2008 University Nationals - Four-time Junior Nationals All-American STEVE FORREST, Camp LeJeune, N.C. (U.S. Marines) College: Sacred Heart High School: Bennington, Vt. (Mt. Anthony) - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - 2006 U.S. Beach World Team Trials champion - 2006 U.S. Beach Nationals champion - Three-time state champion and two-time New England champion in high school KEVIN LOZANO, Jefferson, La. (Gator/USOEC) Born: June 27, 1982 College: Northern Michigan High School: Jefferson, La. (Riverdale) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2007 Sunkist Kids International - Second in 2004 Sunkist Kids International - Fifth in 2003 Sunkist Kids International BRANDON McNAB, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: July 3, 1979 College: none High School: Fon du Lac, Wis. (Goodrich) - 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Second at 2004 U.S. Nationals - Fifth at 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 1997 and 2002 Sunkist Kids International Open champion - Member of 1998-99 Junior World Team - 1995 Cadet World Team member KEITH SIERACKI, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: July 22, 1971 College: none High School: Richland Center, Wis. - 2001 U.S. World Team member - Won 2004 U.S. Team Trials, although U.S. did not qualify his weight class for Olympics - Lost 2000 U.S. Olympic Team spot following a court battle after winning the Trials - Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (1998, 2001-03) - Seven-time Armed Forces champion (1993, 1995, 1999, 2001-03, 06) - Second in 2002 CISM World Military Championships - 2001-02 Dave Schultz Memorial International champion - 2002 Pan American Championships champion - Younger brother, Aaron, also competes for the U.S. Army QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (based on U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - BRAD AHEARN, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: April 21, 1981 College: Central Michigan High School: Orange Park, Fla. - 2008 U.S. Nationals champion - Seventh in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2006 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2006 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International - 2008 Northwest Olympic Regional Trials champion - Fifth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - Fifth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Sixth in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Member of U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - BRAD VERING, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: Aug. 21, 1977 College: Nebraska High School: Howell, Neb. - Second in 2007 World Championships - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team member - Fifth in 2002-03 World Championships - Four-time U.S. World Team member (2002-03, 2005, 2007) - Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003-05, 2007) - 2004 World Cup champion - Champion at 2005 New York AC Christmas International - First wrestler from the state of Nebraska to compete in the World Championships - 2000 NCAA champion at the Univ. of Nebraska, and three-time NCAA All-American - First Nebraska-born Greco-Roman wrestler to compete in the Olympic Games U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - CHAS BETTS, St. Michael, Minn. (Minnesota Storm/USOEC) Born: March 8, 1986 College: Northern Michigan High School: St. Michael, Minn. (St. Michael-Albertville) - Third at 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2008 Pan American Championships - Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open - 2006 World University silver medalist - Sixth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - 2005-06 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Ninth in 2005 Junior World Championships U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - AARON SIERACKI, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: April 11, 1975 College: Lindenwood High School: Richland Center, Wis. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third at 2004, 2006-07 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Six-time Armed Forces champion (2000-01, 2003, 2006-08) - Fourth at 2004 Olympic Team Trials - Fourth at 2003 World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 2006 New York AC Holiday International Open Champion - 2000 and 2006 Sunkist Kids/ASU International Open Champion - Older brother, Keith, also competes for the U.S. Army - Competed a number of years with the U.S. Air Force before joining the Army U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - KEN COOK, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: Dec. 12, 1982 College: Cal-Davis, Iowa State High School: Fremont, Calif. (American) - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Sixth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Fourth in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials - Second in 2003 U.S. Nationals U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JACOB PLAMANN, Appleton, Wis. (Gator WC/USOEC) Born: Oct. 24, 1982 College: Northern Michigan High School: Freedom, Wis.; Appleton, Wis. (Fox Valley Lutheran) - Sixth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - Fourth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - ZAC NIELSEN, Zimmerman, Minn. (USOEC) College: Northern Michigan - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion - 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 84 KG/185 LBS. (alphabetically) ABE HADDON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (USOTC) Born: July 31, 1985 College: Soutthern Oregon High School: North Salem, Ore.; Boise, Idaho; Sabino, Ariz. - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - Sixth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - Four-time NAIA All-American at Southern Oregon JAKE CLARK, Top Sail Island, N.C. (Minnesota Storm) Born: Feb. 15, 1980 College: Univ. of Minnesota High School: South St. Paul, Minn. - 2006 U.S. World Team member - 2006 U.S. Nationals champion - 2007 World Cup silver medalist - Three-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2003, 2005, 2007) - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - 2004 U.S. Nationals runner-up - 2000 CISM Military World bronze medalist - Three-time Armed Forces champion (2000, 2004-05) - Two-time University Nationals champion (2001, 2003) JEFF FUNICELLO, Mesa, Ariz. (Sunkist Kids) Born: July 31, 1985 College: Arizona State High School: Gilbert, Ariz. - 2008 Northern Plains Olympic Regional Trials champion at 96 kg - 2007 Beach World Championships bronze medalist - 2004 Pan American Championships silver medal - Second in 2001 Dave Schultz Memorial Internationa - Third in 1998 Concord Cup JEREMY PEDERSON, Sneads Ferry, N.C. (U.S. Marines) Born: July 31, 1985 College: none High School: Becker, Minn. - 2008 Northeast Olympic Regional Trials champion - 2007 University Nationals runner-up - Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championship in freestyle and Greco-Roman - Eighth in 2005 U.S. Nationals - Minnesota state champion DAVID SPANGLER, Iowa City, Iowa (U.S. Air Force) College: none High School: Iowa City, Iowa - 2008 Northwest Regional Olympic Trials champion at 130 kg - Third in 2005 and 2008 Armed Forces Championships JOHN WECHTER, East Lansing, Mich. (Sunkist Kids) Born: March 21, 1980 College: Michigan State High School: Saginaw, Mich. (Nouvel Catholic Central) - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fifth in 2005 and 2006 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2005 and 2006 Henri Deglane Challenge - Fourth in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2007 Sunkist Kids International Open - Second in 2005 Sunkist Kids International Open QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. ( based upon U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION- JUSTIN RUIZ, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: Aug. 9, 1979 College: Nebraska High School: Salt Lake City (Taylorsville) - 2005 World bronze medalist - Five-time U.S. Nationals champion (2004-08) - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - Four-time U.S. World Team member (2003, 2005-07) - 2007 Pan American Games champion - 2003 Pan American Games silver medalist - Two-time U.S. World Team Trials runner-up (2002-03) - 2003 World Cup silver medallist - Two-time U.S. Junior World Team member (1997, 1999) - Took an Olympic Redshirt year from college in 2004 - Two-time NCAA All-American at the Univ. of Nebraska - Served a two-year Mormon Mission in Chile (1999-2001) U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - R.C. JOHNSON, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Sunkist Kids) Born: June 24, 1982 College: Northern Michigan High School: Plymouth, Minn. (Robbinsdale Armstrong) - 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Third in 2007 World Team Trials - Fourth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2003 and 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Fourth in 2004 University World Championships - 2005 Sunkist Kids International Open champion - Second in 2006-08 Sunkist Kids International - Attended Northern Michigan Univ. as part of USOEC program - Working towards doctorate at UC-Colorado Springs U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - ADAM WHEELER, Colorado Springs, Colo. (Gator WC) Born: March 24, 1981 College: Northern Michigan High School: Lancaster, Calif. - 2005, 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals runner-up - Second in 2005 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Fourth at 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Fifth at 2004 U.S. Nationals - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - 2004 World Cup champion - Second at 2007 and 2008 Dave Schultz Memorial International - 2006-07 Sunkist Kids International Open champion - 10th in 2004 University World Championships - Competed for the U.S. Navy prior to joining USOEC program U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE- ROBBIE SMITH, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: Jan. 30, 1987 College: Northern Michigan High School: Danville, Calif. (San Ramon) - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - Fourth in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - Fifth in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2006 New York AC Holiday International - Third in 2006 Sunkist Kids International - 2007 University Nationals champion - Member of 2005-2007 Junior World Teams U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - JUSTIN MILLARD, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Air Force) Born: Jan. 5, 1982 College: Edinboro, Northern Michigan High School: Wyalusing, Pa., Wingate, Pa. (Bald Eagle) - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championships - Third at 2005 U.S. World Team Trials - Second at 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Seventh in 2005 U.S. Nationals - 2005 University Nationals champion - 2005 University World Team Trials champion - 2001 NCAA Tournament qualifier at Edinboro Univ. - 10th at 2001 Junior World Championships - Eighth in 1998-99 Cadet World Championships U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - JOHN LORENZ, La Crosse, Wis. (unattached) Born: July 25, 1980 College: Northern Michigan High School: LaCrosse, Wis. (Logan) - Sixth in 2007 and 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion - Third in 2001 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Fourth in 2001 Sunkist Kids International - Second in 2000 University Nationals - Second in 2000 FILA Junior Nationals - Wisconsin state champion U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE- PETER GOUNARIDIS, Leominster, Mass. (USOEC) Born: Jan. 26, 1987 College: Northern Michigan, Fitchburg State High School: Leominster, Mass - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 University Nationals champion - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - 2007 University Nationals runner-up - Second in 2007 FILA Junior Nationals - Third in 2006 FILA Junior Nationals OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 96 KG/211.5 LBS. (alphabetically) DAREN BURNS, Catawba, N.C. (Greensboro) Born: Dec. 25, 1984 College: UNC-Greensboro High School: Catawba, N.C. (Boundys) - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - 2007 University Nationals runner-up in freestyle - Third in 2005 Pan American Championships - Four-time NCAA qualifier for UNC-Greensboro - Four-time SOCON champion DEON HICKS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: Nov. 11, 1977 High School: none College: Greensboro, N.C. (Grimsbey) - 2008 Armed Forces Champion - 2007 Northern Plains Senior Regional champion - Sixth in 2004 Dave Schultz Memorial International - Seventh in 2003 U.S. World Team Trials - Third in 2003 U.S. Nationals MOISES HERNANDEZ, Top Sail. N.C. (U.S. Marines) Born: Nov. 11, 1977 College: none High School: Vineland, N.J. - 2008 Northeast Regional Olympic Trials champion at 130 kg - Third in 2008 University World Team Trials - Third in 2008 Armed Forces Championships - 2006 U.S. Sombo Nationals champion - 2006 World Sombo bronze medalist - Sixth in 2006 Sunkist Kids International QUALIFIERS AT 120 KG/264.5 LBS (by U.S. Nationals placement) U.S. NATIONALS CHAMPION - DREMIEL BYERS, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: Sept. 11, 1974 College: North Carolina A&T High School: Kings Mountain, N.C. - 2002 World Champion - Third in 2007 World Championships - Sixth in 1999 World Championships - Seven-time U.S. Nationals champion (1999, 2002-08) - 2005 CISM Military World Champion - 1999 and 2007 Pan American Games silver medalist - 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up - 2001 World Cup champion - 2002, 2005 and 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial champion - Did not begin wrestling Greco-Roman until 1996, when he was 22 years old - Attended North Carolina A&T before joining U.S. Army U.S. NATIONALS RUNNER-UP - RUSS DAVIE, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC) Born: March 7, 1981 College: Cleveland State High School: Perrysburg, Ohio - 2007 U.S. Nationals champion - 2005 and 2006 and 2007 U.S. World Team Trials runner-up - 2005, 2006 and 2008 U.S. Nationals runner-up - 10th at 2005 World University Games - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Nationals - Sixth in 2003 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2004 World Cup - Second in 2004 Pan American Championships - Second in 2005 Dave Schultz Memorial International U.S. NATIONALS THIRD PLACE - TIMOTHY TAYLOR, Colorado Springs, Colo. (U.S. Army) Born: July 9, 1982 College: None High School: Clearfield, Pa. - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Third in 2007 U.S. World Team Trials - 2006 Northern Plains Regional champion - 2007 Armed Forces champion in freestyle - Fourth in 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Sixth in 2004 U.S. Nationals - 2004 University Nationals champion - Fourth in 2002 Armed Forces Championships - Second in 2002 FILA Junior Nationals - Fourth in 2002 University Nationals U.S. NATIONALS FOURTH PLACE - ERIK NYE, Sacramento, Calif. (Sunkist Kids) Born: College: UC-Davis, Sierra College High School: Red Bluff, Calif. - Fourth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 University World Team Trials champion - 2008 University Nationals champion - Fifth in 2007 Junior World Championships in Greco-Roman - Fifth in 2006 Junior World Championships in freestyle - Two-time California Junior College champion - Will attend Arizona State in the fall - 2005 Junior Nationals champion U.S. NATIONALS FIFTH PLACE - PETER KOWALCZUK, Oak Park, Ill. (USOEC) College: Northern Michigan High School: Oak Park, Ill. - Fifth in 2008 U.S. Nationals - 2008 FILA Junior World Team Trials champion - 2008 FILA Junior Nationals champion - Third in 2008 University Nationals - Third in 2008 Petro Sirakov - Ivan Iliev International (Bulgaria) - 2007 Junior Nationals champion U.S. NATIONALS SIXTH PLACE - DAVID ARENDT, Quantico, Va. (U.S. Marines) College: None High School: Clearfield, Pa. - Sixth at 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2008 University World Team Trials - 2008 Armed Forces champion - Second in 2008 University Nationals - Third in 2008 University World Team Trials - Third in 2006 University Nationals U.S. NATIONALS SEVENTH PLACE - COLE KONRAD, Minneapolis, Minn.. (Minnesota Storm) Born: April 2, 1984 College: Univ. of Minnesota High School: Freedom, Wis. - Seventh in 2008 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 U.S. Nationals in freestyle - Third in 2006 World University Championships in freestyle - 2005 Pan American Championships gold medalist in freestyle - 2006 University Nationals champion in freestyle - Third in 2005 U.S. World Team Trials in freestyle - Fourth in 2006 U.S. World Team Trials in freestyle - Member of 2003 U.S. Junior Freestyle World Team - 2006 and 2007 NCAA champion at the Univ. of Minnesota - Four-time NCAA All-American, also 2005 NCAA runner-up, fourth in 2004 - 2002 Junior Nationals champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman - Attended the same high school (Freedom HS, Wis.) as 2000 Olympic bronze medalist Garrett Lowney - 2002 Wisconsin state high school champion OTHER QUALIFIERS AT 120 KG/264.5 LBS. (Alphabetically) MAX LOSSEN, Winona, Minn. (Cross Current) Born: Dec. 3, 1981 College: Michigan State High School: - 2008 Northern Plains Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fifth in 2003 University Nationals - Seventh in 2003 University Nationals in freestyle - Fifth in 2003 FILA Junior World Team Trials MARK SIMMONDS, Minneapolis, Minn. (U.S. Navy) Born: Dec. 3, 1981 College: Augsburg High School: Minneapolis, Minn. (Edison) - 2008 Rocky Mountain Regional Olympic Trials champion - Fourth in 2007 World Team Trials - Sixth in 2006 and 2007 U.S. Nationals - Second in 2007 Armed Forces Championship - Competed in 2007 CISM World Military Games - Fourth in 2005 University Nationals