Brad Vering

Personal information
Full name	Bradley Vering
Born	August 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 Baku 84 kg Pan American Games 2003 Santo Domingo 84 kg Collegiate Wrestling Representing the Nebraska Cornhuskers NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships 2000 St. Louis 197 lb

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 Championship.

Vering went to the Olympics in 2004 on the USA Olympic Greco Team. He made the 2008 team as well, where he competed in Beijing.^[1]

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