Brad Vering
Bradley Vering 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 an NCAA [Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA 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 Championship the same year. He competed at the Olympics in 2004 and 2008 on the USA Olympic Greco-Roman Team. Vering's Greco-Roman achievements include:- 2007 World silver medalist
- Fifth at 2002 and 2003 World Championships
- 2007 USA Greco-Roman World Championship Team member
- Two-time U.S. Olympic Team member
- Four-time U.S. World Team member
- Four-time U.S. Nationals champion