American Greco-Roman wrestler (born 1986)
Andy Bisek (born August 18, 1986) is an American Greco-Roman wrestler . Bisek is of Polish descent. He was a 2016 Olympian and two-time World bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, representing Team USA.
High school and college
At Chaska High School in Minnesota , Bisek finished third in the state. Originally he planned to attend Minnesota State University, Mankato but after a meeting with Chas Betts , he decided to attend Northern Michigan University from which he graduated.[ 1]
International
Bisek competed at the 2011 World Wrestling Championships and the 2013 World Wrestling Championships , but did not place at either event.[ 2] Roman Vlasov of Russia.[ 3]
At the 2014 World Wrestling Championships , Bisek was a bronze medalist at Greco-Roman 75 kg weight division.[ 4] Roman Vlasov of Russia, on the way to his first World level bronze medal. It would also be the first World Greco-Roman medal for the United States since 2009.[ 5] 2014 FILA Wrestling World Cup .[ 6]
In 2015, Bisek again wrestled at the World Wrestling Championships, where he earned a second Bronze medal. Bisek earned his spot on the United States Greco-Roman wrestling team at 75 kg for the 2016 Summer Olympics , where he reached the quarter finals, finishing 1-1 at the event.[ 7]
References
^ "Bisek finding success in life-changing season" .^ "Andy Bisek Biography" . Archived from the original on January 24, 2016. Retrieved August 23, 2014 .^ wrestrushd (January 21, 2013). "Гран-при Поддубный-2013 74 кг. Власов - Бисек" – via YouTube. ^ "Day 5 with World bronze medalist Andy Bisek and silver medalist Elena Pirozhkova - Short Time Ep. 102 - The Open Mat" . news.theopenmat.com . Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved October 11, 2014 .^ Finn, Mike. Bronze medalist Bisek claims first World Greco medal since 2009 . Retrieved July 17, 2022.
^ "Andy Bisek is off the road and back at the OTC" . Archived from the original on August 26, 2014.^ Kraushar, Eric. (August 14, 2016). Bisek exits Olympics in quarterfinal loss . swnewsmedia.com . Retrieved July 17, 2022.
