Stephen Abas
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| Olympic medal record | |||
| Men's Wrestling | |||
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| Silver | 2004 Athens | Freestyle (55 kg) | |
Stephen Anthony Abas (born January 12, 1978) is one of the most accomplished American wrestlers in history. He graduated from James Logan High School after two years as a star wrestler. Prior to JLHS he attendended Canyon Springs high, in California. He and his brother Gerry were products of the Wan Tu Wazuri wrestling club out of Oakland Tech High School, Oakland, CA.
Wrestling for California State University, Fresno from 1998 – 2002, he earned four All-American honors at the D1 NCAA wrestling championships, winning three times. His three titles came at the 118-125 pound weight classes. He finished his college career with a 103-2 record and 46 pins.
He is also a decorated freestyle wrestler; he has won two world freestyle championships and received a silver medal at the 2004 Olympic Games. At the 2004 D1 championships, he was named, along with fourteen other wrestlers, to the NCAA 75th Anniversary Wrestling Team.
At this time, he is a resident athlete at the United States Olympic Training Center. He has not decided if he will try and make the 2008 Olympic squad, because of recurring injuries. Numerous colleges have inquiry on him coaching.
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