Gavin Claims Title at University Freestyle Nationals
4/15/2008 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
April 15, 2008
PITTSBURGH--Keith Gavin, the 2008 NCAA Champion at 174-pounds, began the next chapter of his wrestling career this past weekend with another title at the University Freestyle Nationals in Akron, Ohio. With the victory, Gavin claimed a berth in the U.S. Wrestling Olympic Trials.
A two-time All-American and national finalist, Gavin (Factoryville, Pa./Lackawanna Trail) steamrolled through the competition in the 74 kilogram (163 pounds) bracket, registering a technical fall and a pin in two of his first three matches. He then went up against
The title bout was a bit more convincing as Gavin shut out Michael Chaires of the Cavalier Wrestling Club by a score of 3-0 in the first period and 6-0 in the second. When combined with his stellar senior season, Gavin has now won 39 consecutive bouts. He will now set his sights on making the U.S. Olympic Team.
Other Pitt grapplers were also in competition at the National event, including NCAA qualifiers Zach Sheaffer (
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