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Dennis Hall is one of the United States most decorated athletes. Dennis is a 10 time US National Champion, World Champion, and 3 time USA Olympian. This includes a Silver Medal at the 1996 Atlanta Games. In addition, he is an assistant coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

Dennis burst on the Wisconsin wrestling scene as a freshman attending Hartford Union High School and defeated a two-time senior state champion in the state finals. Earning three individual Wisconsin state titles. Dennis finished his prep career with a 146-1-1 prep record including 110 falls. During his high school years he was also a three-time Junior National Greco Champion and World Team member. He was Wisconsin's first Dream Team All-American.

After a brilliant prep career, Dennis Hall attended the University of Wisconsin on a full scholarship for one year. He realized that in order for him to reach his full potential as an international Greco wrestler he would need to train differently than the collegiate athlete. He trained, traveled and competed with the US Greco team. He was named USA Wrestling Man of the Year in 1995! With him competitive career behind him, Dennis and his wife and two sons live in Plover, Wisconsin.

1995 World Champion 1996 Olympic Silver Medallist

Other Accomplishments Include:

Kids State Champion 3X High School State Champion 3X Junior National Champion Espoir National Champion 10X US National Open Champion 3X Pan Am Champion 1994 World Bronze Medallist 1992-2003 University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Assistant Coach Owner/Coach Hall's Grappling Club