Brad Vering

Bradley Vering (born August 21, 1977) is an American former Greco-Roman and folkstyle wrestler.

Brad Vering
Personal information
Full nameBradley Vering
BornAugust 21, 1977 (1977-08-21) (age 46)
Schuyler, Nebraska, U.S.
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2007 Baku84 kg
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 2003 Santo Domingo 84 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place2000 St. Louis197 lb

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 Nebraska State Champion and finished with a career record of 148-2.

College

Vering attended the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. During his college wrestling career he was a three-time All-American and a national champion as a junior. Vering placed 4th as a sophomore, won the national championship at the 197 pound weight class his junior year, and took 7th his senior year.

Olympics and World Championships

Internationally, Vering was a world silver medalist in 2007, helping lead 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, helped lead U.S. to team Greco-Roman title
  • Two-time U.S. Olympic Team member (2004, 2008)
  • Four-time U.S. World Team member (2002, 2003, 2005, 2007)
  • Fifth at 2002 and 2003 World Championships
  • Four-time U.S. Nationals champion (2003, 2004, 2005, 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 October 25, 2012.


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