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Tom Brandi

is an American former Olympic wrestler and is currently the head wrestling coach for the University of Iowa. He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics. An intense competitor, Brands' wrestling career with the University of Iowa included a record of 158-7-2 and an undefeated season in 1991 where he was 45-0. He was a four-time All-American, three-time NCAA Champion, three-time Big Ten Conference Champion, and Outstanding Wrestler at the 1992 NCAA Tournament. His brother, Terry, was also a standout at Iowa. Internationally, Brands won a gold medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics in freestyle at 136.5 pounds; a gold medal at the 1993 World Freestyle Championships in Toronto; two World Cup gold medals (1994 and 1995); and the gold at the 1995 Pan American Games. He won four U.S. Nationals titles (1993–96) and made four straight U.S. World or Olympic teams (1993–96). He was named 1993 USA Wrestling Athlete of the Year, 1993 John Smith Outstanding Freestyle Wrestler, and 1993 Amateur Wrestling News Man of the Year. He was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2001. Widely known for his intensity and aggressive style on the mat, he and his twin brother Terry were both coached by Dan Gable. Brands has authored several instructional VHS/DVD products that teach and advocate his "in-your-face" style of wrestling. Brands grew up in Sheldon, Iowa and holds a bachelor of science degree in physical education from the University of Iowa. He is married and has three children, two daughters and a son. References Litsky, Frank (August 3, 1996). "Brands's Intensity Salvages Day for U.S." New York Times. Retrieved October 4, 2014. "Tom Brands Profile". hawkeyesports.com. Retrieved 2010-12-31.


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Born:
Apr 9, 1968 In Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.
Movie/TV Credits:
11
First Appeared:
In the movie TWA Summer Sizzler 1990-06-09
Latest Project:
Movie Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows 1998-12-20
Known For
Poster of WWE In Your House 12: It's Time
Poster of WWE Raw
Poster of WCW Halloween Havoc '92
Filmography
Movie Hitman Hart: Wrestling With Shadows Self (archive footage) 1998-12-20
Movie WWE Royal Rumble 1998 Tom Brandi 1998-01-18
Movie WWE Survivor Series 1996 Salvatore Sincere (Free-for-All) 1996-11-17
Movie WWE In Your House 12: It's Time Salvatore Sincere 1996-12-15
Series AWF Warriors of Wrestling Johnny Gunn 1995-03-06
Movie The 1994 NWA World's Championship Tournament Johnny Gunn 1994-11-19
Movie ECW November to Remember 1993 Johnny Gunn 1993-11-13
Series WWE Raw Tom Brand 1993-01-11
Movie WCW Clash of The Champions XXII Johnny Gunn 1993-01-13
Movie WCW Halloween Havoc '92 Johnny Gunn 1992-10-25
Movie TWA Summer Sizzler Himself 1990-06-09