Brad Vering

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

Brad Vering
Personal information
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
2007 Baku84 kg
Pan American Games
2007 Rio de Janeiro84 kg
2003 Santo Domingo 84 kg
Pan American Championships
2007 San Salvador84 kg
2003 Guatemala City84 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers
NCAA Division I Championships
2000 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 team title.

Vering went to the Olympics in 2004 and 2008 on the USA Olympic Greco-Roman Team.[1]

  • 2007 World silver medalist, helped lead U.S. to first ever Greco-Roman team 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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