J.D. Bergman (Columbus, Ohio/New York AC) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Jan. 19-25.

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

Bergman knocked off National Team member Bryce Hasseman along with past Olympian and World Team member Andy Hrovat to make the U.S. World Cup Team in freestyle wrestling at 96 kg/211.5 lbs.

Bergman, who trains at the Ohio Regional Training Center in Columbus, placed third at the 2009 U.S. World Team Trials in freestyle.

He is a past U.S. National Team member in Greco-Roman wrestling. He placed third at the 2005 U.S. World Team Trials in Greco-Roman.

Bergman was a three-time All-American at Ohio State, placing second, third and fourth in the NCAA Championships.

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