Can success in wrestling be determined by your genetic makeup?    This thought has certainly crossed more than a few minds at the 2002 Junior and Cadet National Championships progress in Fargo, N.D.  Already this week, two sets of brothers have spent time at the top of the podium, having earned Greco-Roman National titles in their respective age divisions and weight classes, and  more sibling medals are anticipated for the freestyle Championships.    Ironically, simultaneous sibling success is not an uncommon occurrence in wrestling.  Over the years, the U.S. has seen a number of national and international champions with brothers who were also victorious.    Some, in fact, at this very same tournament.    Trent and Travis Paulson, twin brothers from Iowa, literally shared time on the podium as they were declared Junior Greco-Roman co-champions at 152 lbs.       Trent, who won a Junior National Greco-Roman title in 2001, is a two-time Iowa state champion and a four-time state placewinner.  Travis is a three-time Iowa state champion, a four-time state placewinner and a 2001 Junior National Greco-Roman All-American.      As brothers, the two are as close as can be, both on and off the mat.  In conversation, they finish each other's sentences with identical voices.  They are both planning to wrestle at Iowa State next year as roommates.    Although Trent and Travis usually compete in different weight classes, they have been paired up against each other on several other occassions.  While they have no problem training and drilling together at practice. Competing against each other when it counts for something is a different story.    "At practice when we wrestle, whoever is having a better day will usually win," said Travis.  "We are both so competitive when it comes to tournaments, that we would refuse to give in.  One of us would get injured for sure."    "The first time we were matched up at a tournament, our mom flipped a coin," Trent said.  "Since then, we just alternate who gets the win."    According to Trent and Travis, their parents started them in wrestling to help channel their energy.    "We were hyper, energetic kids and our parents were hoping to direct our energy in something constructive," started Trent.    "So, they had our older brother, David, who wrestled in high school take us to the wrestling room," finished Travis.  "Wrestling seemed to come to us naturally and we really enjoyed it."    Last year at this tournament the two set a goal for themselves.  Following in the footsteps of twins Nick and Tony Purler and John and Russ Hughes, Travis and Trent wanted to become co-national champions.  Having already reached their goal, the two have higher aspirations in this tournament.    "We want to be double co-national champions," Travis said as he grinned at Trent.    A second set of brothers, Brent and Chase Metcalf of Michigan are also vying for double titles.  Brent claimed the Cadet Greco-Roman National title at 135 lbs., while Chase won the Junior Greco-Roman title at 130 lbs.    Brent, who will be a sophomore at Davison High School in the fall, is a Division I high school state champion with a 56-0 record.  He is a 2002 FILA National champion, honored as the Most Outstanding Wrestler, a Kids Triple Crown winner and a 2001 Cadet National freestyle All-American.      Chase is a two-time Michigan state champion, a four-time state placewinner, and posts a 223-9 career record.  In 2000, he was a Cadet Greco-Roman National champion and a freestyle runner-up, and in 2001 he was a Junior National freestyle All-American.  Chase will wrestle for the University of  Michigan next year.    As an eight-year-old, Brent suddenly decided to join a local wrestling club.  Not wanting to be shown up by his younger brother, Chase decided to join the club a short time later.    "Brent is one of my best work-out partners," said Chase.  "Although sometimes the coaches don't let us wrestle each other because we are both so competitive, and they are afraid it might spark a fight."    "We are each other's biggest fans," Brent added.  "It's always good to have someone so close to you giving you pointers and support."    The two of them are also very close on and off the mat.  What started out as an amiable sibling rivalry has blossomed into a strong brotherly bond.  They even have matching tattoos on their backs.    Brothers Jeff and Ryan Courtney of West Virginia have also shared the wrestling spotlight on several occassions.  Both started wrestling at age five and both have been West Virginia state champions for Fairmont Senior High.  However, their brotherly bond is somewhat unique.    Jeff, who was a Junior Greco-Roman National All-American at 178 lbs. last year, is completely deaf. Ryan, who is five years older than Jeff, serves as his coach and interpreter.    Wrestling is definitely a family affair for the Courtney brother.  Both their older brother, Chris, and their father, Don, also captured state titles for Fairmont Senior.  When they were younger, their father coached all three of the brothers.  As they got older Chris helped coach his younger brothers.  Now,  continuing the legacy, Ryan is coaching Jeff.    Ryan uses American Sign Language and body movements to communicate with Jeff.    "The thing that is most challenging is that while most coaches can shout out advice, the score or the time, I have to wait for a break in the action to give Jeff help," said Ryan.      "One of the biggest challenges for me is to help the officials communicate with me during a match," said Jeff.  "It is sometimes a struggle to get them to remember I need touch-contact indicators to let me know when to start and stop."    Jeff plans to wrestle for West Virginia University next year and enroll in the Pre-Veteranarian program. Ryan will be right there beside him for moral support and serving as his sports interpreter.    So, does wrestling success run in the family?      Considering past sibling achievements such as Olympic champion twin brothers Tom and Terry Brands (Iowa) and Ed and Lou Banach (New York), NCAA champions Terry and Troy Steiner (North Dakota), and NCAA All-Americans Nick and Tony Purler (Missouri), and John and Russ Hughes (Pennsylvania), the odds are pretty good.    Whether these sets of brothers will go on to find success internationally like their predecessors, remains to be seen.  Although, with the support and strong bonds that these siblings share, there's a good chance the trend will continue.    Editors note: Author Katie Quatman is also a twin and an elite athlete, in volleyball.