Brad Vering Explained

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

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)

Notes and References

1. Brad Vering . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20121025165536/http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ve/brad-vering-1.html . October 25, 2012 .