Brad Vering

Bradley "Brad" Vering (born August 21, 1977) is a United States Olympic athlete who competes in Greco-Roman wrestling.

Brad Vering
Personal information
Full nameBradley Vering
BornAugust 21, 1977 (1977-08-21) (age 43)
Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S.
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing  United States
World Championships
2007 Baku84 kg
Pan American Games
2003 Santo Domingo 84 kg

Early years

Vering was born in Schuyler, Nebraska. He attended Howells High School in Howells, Nebraska and was a letterman in football and wrestling. Coached by Nebraska Hall of Fame member Lee Schroeder in wrestling, he was a three-time State Champion and finished with a career record of 148-2.

Vering attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was a three-time all-American, placing 4th as a sophomore, winning the national championship at the 197 pound weight class his junior year, and taking 7th his senior year.

Olympics and World Championships

Internationally, Vering was a world silver medalist in 2007, leading the United States to a Greco-Roman World Championship.

Vering went to the Olympics in 2004 on the USA Olympic Greco Team. He made the 2008 team as well, where he competed in Beijing.[1]

  • 2007 World silver medalist, led U.S. to team title
  • 2004, 2008 U.S. Olympic Team member
  • Four-time U.S. World Team member (2002–03, 2005, 2007)
  • Fifth in 2002-03 World Championships
  • Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003–05, 2007)

References
  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Brad Vering". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2012-10-25.


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