Nick Simmons (wrestler)

Nick Simmons
Personal information
Born (1982-10-25) October 25, 1982 (age 42)
Clear Lake, Texas, U.S.
Home townWilliamston, Michigan, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamMichigan State
ClubSunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  United States
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2004 Guatemala City 55 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Michigan State Spartans
NCAA Division I Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2007 Auburn Hills 133 lb
Big Ten Championships
Gold medal – first place 2005 Iowa City 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2006 Bloomington 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2007 East Lansing 133 lb
Bronze medal – third place 2003 Madison 125 lb

Nick Simmons (born October 25, 1982)[1] is an American former wrestler, who represented the United States at the 2011 World Wrestling Championships. Simmons was known as the "East Lansing Strangler" for his ability to pin at a high rate, partially due to his above-average height for a wrestler at his weight.[2]

  1. ^ "Nick Simmons Bio :: Michigan State :: Official Athletic Site". Archived from the original on February 8, 2018. Retrieved January 5, 2016.
  2. ^ "Who were the Unique Award Winners of the past year?". July 18, 2013.