Tony Purler

Tony Purler is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler. He represented the United States in freestyle wrestling at the 1997 World Championships and 1998 World Championships at 58 kg. As a collegiate wrestler, he was the 1993 126-pound NCAA Division I champion.

Wrestling career

High School

He attended Wentzville Holt High School in Wentzville, Missouri. As a high school wrestler, Purler was a two-time Missouri state champion.

College

Purler started his college career at Oklahoma State, where he finished third at the 1991 NCAA championships at 126-pounds. He later transferred to Nebraska, where he won an NCAA title in 1993 at 126-pounds.

Senior level

Following his collegiate career, Purler earned two spots on the United States freestyle wrestling World Team. He represented the United States in freestyle wrestling at the 1997 and 1998 World Championships at 58 kg.