Archive for February, 2012

Troy Nickerson – US Olympic Wrestling Hopeful

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012
Troy Nickerson was an NCAA champion, two-time finalist and four-time All-American for Cornell University. He was also a three-time EIWA champion for the Big Red, as well as a five-time New York state champion while attending Chenango Forks High School in Binghamton. Currently, Troy is preparing for the 2012 US Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Team Trials, where he will contend for the 55KG berth. Clinch Gear is proud to support Troy on his quest for Olympic gold in London.


Chase Pami – US Olympic Wrestling Hopeful

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Chase Pami has qualified for the 2012 US Olympic Freestyle Wrestling Team Trials at 66KG. He is currently a resident athlete at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and recently won a silver medal at the prestigious Dave Schultz Memorial Tournament. As an undergrad at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Pami was an NCAA Div. I finalist, two-time All-American and two-time Pac-10 champion. Clinch Gear is proud to support Chase on his quest for Olympic gold.


Nick Simmons – US Olympic Wrestling Hopeful

Wednesday, February 8th, 2012
Introducing Nick "EL Strangler" Simmons, the 2011 US World Freestyle Team Trials Champion at 55KG. Nick was a four-time NCAA Div. I All-American for Michigan State University and a three-time Big 10 champion. He represented the US at the 2011 World Championships in Turkey, placing fifth. Currently, Nick is an assistant wrestling coach at Oregon State University. Clinch Gear is proud to support Nick's quest for gold at the 2012 Olympic Games.