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Wrestling
Cyclone Invitational
Iowa State University Athletics
2008-09 Wrestling Roster
Pursel, Chris
Chris Pursel
- Position:
- Player
- Height:
- 5-10
- Weight:
- 174
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Effingham, Kan.
- High School:
- Atchison County
Bio
2007-08
Started for ISU in five duals at 174 and 184 pounds and went 3-2 ... wrestled in Midlands Championships ... picked up a pair of wins at 184 pounds at Binghamton Duals ... notched first career dual victory with a 7-3 decision over Rider’s Joe Ferber at 174 pounds ... competed in Harold Nichols/Cyclone Open.
2006-07
Wrestled at Harold Nichols and Kauffman-Brand Opens.
2005-06
Redshirted initial collegiate season.
High School
Three-time Kansas high school state champion ... career record of 127-28 ... selected to Kansas State High School Activities Association All-American Wrestling Team ... placed second and fifth at 2004 AAU Brute Adidas Freestyle Nationals in Chicago, Ill. and Lincoln, Neb. ... 2003 U.S. Wrestling Federation Kansas Folkstyle state champion ... placed third at 2003 U.S. Federation Cadet Folkstyle nationals ... all-state football performer ... coached by John Flores.
Personal
Born Jan. 7, 1987 ... son of Paul and Pam Pursel ... majoring in criminal justice.
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