| My name is Sam Gallardo, and I wrestle at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. I am currently in my second season with the team and am majoring in Elementary Education. My journey in wrestling and football began when I was five years old. Since transferring to UNLV, I have made good friends and truly enjoyed my time wrestling. |
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| Last season, I was honored to place 6th at the NCWA Nationals, which earned me All-American status. I am very thankful for the guidance and support that Coach Kevin Pine and James Downing provided last season, and for their continued dedication to the team this season. |
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| We started this season strong at Fresno State, where I went 3-0 in the duals with two pins and a technical fall. The following week at Snow College, I lost in the blood rounds to a returning JUCO All-American. However, this past weekend, I bounced back to place first at the Utah Tech tournament with a 4-0 record, including one pin and two technical falls, one of which was in the finals. Looking ahead, our next competition will be a couple of duals at Vanguard. |
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| Off the mat, I am committed to giving back to the sport. I have begun coaching at The Meadows and leading the beginner class at ATC. Additionally, I am coaching three young wrestlers from the beginner class—Duck, Flip, and Raiden—in private lessons. I believe it is important to mentor the next generation, as older wrestlers did the same for me when I was younger. |
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| Sam Gallardo Bio Part 1 Link |
| Sam Gallardo Bio Part 2 Link |
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