J. D. Bergman

JD Bergman (born September 7, 1984)^[1] of Oak Harbor, Ohio is an American wrestler for New York Athletic Club who represented the United States at the 2010 World Wrestling Championships and 2013 World Wrestling Championships.

High school

Bergman attended Oak Harbor High School in Oak Harbor, Ohio from 2000-2003. Bergman was a two time champion in the Ohio Division 2 state tournament, winning state titles in 2002 and 2003. After injury in his sophomore year, Bergman finished his junior and senior years undefeated (85-0), and holds the school record for most wins in a row with 86.^[2]

College

At The Ohio State University, Bergman was a four time NCAA qualifier and three time NCAA player, including finishing second in the 2008 NCAA D1 Wrestling Championships. Bergman also placed third as a true freshman in 2004 and fourth in 2007. Bergman finished his college career with 129 wins against 36 losses, for a winning percentage of 78%.^[3]

International

In 2010, Bergman represented the United States at the 2010 World Wrestling Championships, where he finished in 10th place with a 1-1 record. Bergman again represented the US in the 2013 World Wrestling Championships, finishing 0-1 and in 25th place.

Bergman has been on seven USA World teams (top 3 finish in the World/Olympic trials); 2009–2011, 2012–2016, and 2005-2006 in Greco-Roman. Bergman is also a two-time Cerro Pelado champion (2010 and 2015), and a 2014 Brazil Cup Champion.

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