Jake Herbert

Jake Herbert (born March 6, 1985) is an American folkstyle and freestyle wrestler. Herbert won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at 84 kg FS and competed in the 2012 Olympics.

High school Born in Pittsburgh, Herbert attended North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania, where he was a PIAA Class AAA state champion and four-time state placer.

College Herbert was a two-time NCAA champion, three-time Big Ten Conference champion, and four-time NCAA All-American. He went 149-4 while at Northwestern University. He won the 2009 Dan Hodge Trophy awarded to the best college wrestler in the nation

Herbert defeated Travis Paulson 2 to 1 at the finals of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials.

Herbert currently works with Andy Hrovat, who represented the United States at 84 kg FS in the 2008 Olympics.

Herbert came very close to obtaining a medal in the 2012 Olympics, but missed the opportunity due to a controversial referee's call.

Personal life He is the cousin of singer Josh Herbert. Jake has two daughters and a wife