Andrew Seras

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Andrew Seras
Personal information
Born (1962-12-04) December 4, 1962 (age 61)
New York, New York, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Wrestling
Weight class68 kg
Event(s) Greco-Roman
Folkstyle
College team SUNY-Albany
Club New York Athletic Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's Greco-Roman wrestling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1991 Havana 68 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1995 Mar del Plata 68 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing University at Albany
NCAA Division III Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 1985 Rock Island 158 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 1981 University Heights 134 lb
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 1983 Wheaton 142 lb

Andrew Seras (born December 4, 1962) is an American wrestler. He competed in the men's Greco-Roman 68 kg at the 1988 Summer Olympics. [1] Seras was also a four-time NCAA Division III wrestling All-American at the University at Albany. [2]

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References

  1. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Andrew Seras Olympic Results". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 19, 2019.
  2. Andy Seras - All-Americans. nwhof.org. Retrieved June 19, 2024.