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Terry Brands

b. 1968

American Olympic wrestler

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About Terry Brands

Born 1968. Terry Brands is an American amateur wrestler.

Terry Brands (born April 9, 1968) is an American former folkstyle and freestyle wrestler. He who won two World Championships and a bronze medal at the 2000 Summer Olympics. He currently serves as an associate head coach at the University of Iowa.

Wrestling career Brands grew up in Sheldon, Iowa. While wrestling at the University of Iowa, Brands won NCAA titles in 1990 and 1992, both at 126 pounds.

He was a two-time world champion in freestyle wrestling at 58 kg, winning titles in 1993 and 1995. Brands lost to Kendall Cross at the 1996 Olympic trials. Cross went on to win the gold medal in Atlanta. Brands reached the Olympics in 2000 and won a bronze medal.

In 2006, Brands was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame as a Distinguished Member.

Coaching career After serving as resident coach for the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, he currently is associate head coach for the University of Iowa Hawkeyes, serving under his twin brother Tom Brands. Tom, a fellow wrestler, won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Terry Brands now serves as associate head coach at the University of Iowa. Since coaching at Iowa, he has set school records for the longest dual unbeaten streak (84), longest winning streak (69), and most dual shutouts (8). He also coaches the Hawkeye Wrestling Club and was named the 2014 Terry McCann Freestyle Coach of the Year.

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University of Iowa, Sheldon High School

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Terry Brands?

American Olympic wrestler

When was Terry Brands born?

Terry Brands was born on 9 April 1968 in Sheldon.

What is Terry Brands's occupation?

Terry Brands is an amateur wrestler.

What nationality is Terry Brands?

Terry Brands is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Terry Brands

· Wikidata: Q355283

· DBpedia: Terry Brands

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