Jake Herbert

Jake Herbert (born March 6, 1985) is an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler. Herbert won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at 84 kg FS and competed in the 2012 Olympics.[1]

Jake Herbert
Herbert in 2011
Personal information
NationalityAmerican
Born (1985-03-06) March 6, 1985
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materNorthwestern University
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportFreestyle wrestling
Event(s)84 kg
College teamNorthwestern Wildcats
ClubCliff Keen Wrestling Club
Coached bySean Bormet
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Championships
Silver medal – second place2009 Herning84 kg
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place2015 Toronto86 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Northwestern Wildcats
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Silver medal – second place2006 Oklahoma City174 lb
Gold medal – first place2007 Auburn Hills184 lb
Gold medal – first place2009 St. Louis184 lb

High school

Born in Pittsburgh, Herbert was a Pennsylvania state champion and four-time state placer at North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania.[2]

College

Herbert was a two-time NCAA champion, three-time Big Ten Conference champion, and four-time NCAA All-American. He went 149-4 while at Northwestern University.[3][4] He won the 2009 Dan Hodge Trophy awarded to the best college wrestler in the nation[2] and the 2009 Big Ten Athlete of the Year award.

International

Herbert won a silver medal at the 2009 World Wrestling Championships at 84kg FS competed at the 2010 World Wrestling Championships at 84kg FS.[5]

Herbert defeated Travis Paulson 2 to 1 at the finals of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials.[6]

Herbert currently works with Andy Hrovat, who represented the United States at 84 kg FS in the 2008 Olympics.[7]

Herbert came very close to obtaining a medal in the 2012 Olympics, but missed the opportunity due to a controversial referee's call.[8]

Personal life

He is the cousin of singer Josh Herbert.[9]

References
  1. Barnas, Jo-Ann (April 29, 2012). "Olympian credits move to Michigan". USA Today. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  2. "Jake Herbert Profile - Northwestern University Official Athletic Site". Nusports.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2015. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  3. "North Allegheny grad, Olympian Herbert home again". triblive. Retrieved May 18, 2012.
  4. "About". Jake Herbert. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  5. "USA Wrestling". TheMat.com. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  6. "USA Wrestling". TheMat.com. Archived from the original on July 26, 2014. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  7. "Andy Hrovat: My Road to the Olympics (Part III)". Cliff Keen Wrestling Club. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  8. McCollough, J. Brady (August 12, 2012). "Jake Herbert: Controversial calls prevent him from winning a medal". Post Gazette. Retrieved August 12, 2012.
  9. Slippery Rock University, SRU Website. "Josh Herbert Musician". SRU. SRU. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
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