Cam Simaz

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Cam Simaz
Born (1989-01-21) January 21, 1989 (age 34)
Michigan, U.S.
High school Allegan High School
State championships3 (Michigan)
College Cornell University
NCAA championships1
StatusFinger Lakes Wrestling Club

Cameron Albert Simaz (born January 21, 1989) is a graduated collegiate wrestler from Allegan, Michigan. He captured the NCAA Championship in 2012 at 197 pounds for the Cornell Big Red wrestling Program. Simaz is a competing member of the Association of Career Wrestlers. In 2018, Simaz joined the coaching staff at South Dakota State University.

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References

  1. "Cam Simaz - 2011-12 - Wrestling". Cornell University Athletics.