Jared Frayer (born October 7, 1978) of Miami, Florida is an American freestyle wrestler who won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials at 66 kg and competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Early life

Frayer was born in Miami, Florida but grew up in Clearwater, Florida where his father coached at Clearwater Countryside High School .[1] He was a three-time Florida High School State Wrestling Champion.[2]

College career

Frayer was a two-time NCAA All-American at the University of Oklahoma, with a best finish of 2nd place. He has since been an assistant wrestling coach with the Virginia Tech Hokies.[3]

International career

Frayer defeated Brent Metcalf 2-0 at the finals of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials to qualify for the USA Olympic Team.[4][5][6] At the 2012 Olympics, Frayer would make it to the round of 16, where he lost to Ali Shabanau of Belarus.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Olympic dream within reach for former Countryside High wrestler Jared Frayer".
  2. ↑ "Frayer wins third title, sets record".
  3. ↑ "Jared Frayer Profile - UWBadgers.com - the Official Web Site of the Wisconsin Badgers". Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  4. ↑ "Untitled Document". Archived from the original on December 7, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2012.
  5. ↑ "2012 USA Wrestling Olympic Trials Qualifiers". Archived from the original on July 1, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  6. ↑ "Jared Frayer". Archived from the original on April 24, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
  7. ↑ "Clearwater's Jared Frayer leaves Olympics without a medal".
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