| Jim Medeiros |
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Fresno State: (2003-04) Took the season off from collegiate competition while training for the 2004 Olympic trials. (2002-03) Started at the 157 division ... compiled an overall record of 36-8 and a dual record of 15-3 ... had five pins and two major decision wins ... took first place at the Fullerton Open and All-California Tournament ... recorded the most consecutive wins on the team with nine ... placed second at the West Regional ... qualified for the NCAA Championships, where he went 2-2. (2001-02) Had a winning record in his second season as the starting wrestler in the 149 division ... compiled a 24-12 overall record ... went 14-6 in dual meets ... had two major decision victories ... won three matches by technical fall and three by fall ... took third place at the West Regional. (2000-01) Compiled a 20-16 record wrestling at the 149 division ... went 8-11 in dual meets ... racked up five major decision wins ... had two pins ... took fourth place at the Fullerton Open ... took second at the All-California Tournament. (1999-00) Redshirted.
High School: Compiled a 206-19 overall record wrestling at American High School ... won first place at the 1999 California State Championships ... was voted MVP for three consecutive years from 1997-99 ... was a six-time All-American nominee ... took third place at the 1999 High School National Wrestling Tournament.
Personal: Born June 2, 1981, in Hayward, Calif. ... parents names are Jim Medeiros and Sherrill Solis ... has three younger brothers, Jesse, Gabe and Justin and an older brother, Josh ... favorite athlete is Dan Gable ... enjoys creative writing, painting and acting ... biggest athletics thrill was winning the state title in front of 8,000 people.
