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Cael Sanderson
- 2004 Olympic champion
- Went undefeated in four years of college wrestling (159-0), including four straight NCAA titles (1999-2002)
- Sports Illustrated named his college career as No. 2 most outstanding achievement in college history
- 2003 World Championship silver medalist
- Three-time national freestyle champion (2001-03)
- 2002, 2004 James E. Sullivan Award finalist as the nation's most outstanding amateur athlete
- Named one of 50 sexiest athletes by Sports Illustrated for Women in 2002
- First wrestler to appear on a Wheaties box
- Wrestled at Iowa State at the same time as his two older brothers, Cody and Cole; younger brother Cyler also wrestles
- Coached by father, Steve, throughout high school in Heber City, Utah
- Earned a degree in Art & Design at Iowa State
- Has one ferret and must keep a close eye on it as it can get into trouble
- Married Kelly Kinard in May 2003
- Official website: http://www.teamsanderson.cc
As the first wrestler to appear on a Wheaties box and perhaps the fasting growing phenomenon in the sport, Cael is often compared with wrestling legend Dan Gable, who is considered by many to be the greatest wrestler of our time.
Related Links
Photo gallery: 2002 ESPY Awards
Tip: Cael Sanderson tips on beating your brother
Ask an Olympian: Are you still drawing?
"Man, it's crazy," Sanderson said of making the 2004 U.S. Olympic team. "You dream about it, dream about it for years and years, and it seems so far away."
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Height: 6' 0
Born: 6/20/1979
Hometown: Heber City, Utah
Resides: Ames, Iowa
Sport: Wrestling
Event: Freestyle 84kg/185lbs
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