Andy Hrovat
Encyclopedia
Andy Hrovat is an American
wrestler
who specializes in freestyle wrestling
. He was a 3-time NCAA All-America
n and wrestled in the 2008 Olympic Games.
in Lakewood, Ohio
where he was a two-time OHSAA state champion.
He graduated from St. Edward in 1998.
, with fellow St. Edward wrestling star Ryan Bertin
. He finished with collegiate record of 132-39, among the best in Michigan history.
He achieved NCAA All-American honors three times:
In addition, Big Ten honors include:
He graduated from Michigan with degree in General Studies.
Select international results include
Wrestling in the 84 kg weight class, Hrovat drew a bye in the round of 16. He wrestled Cuba
's Reineris Salas Perez in the round of 8, losing 3-0 1-3 2-2. The Cuban's loss to the Turkish
wrestler Serhat Balcı in the quarterfinal round eliminated Hrovat from further competition in the repechage
round.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
wrestler
Amateur wrestling
Amateur wrestling is the most widespread form of sport wrestling. There are two international wrestling styles performed in the Olympic Games under the supervision of FILA : Greco-Roman and freestyle. Freestyle is possibly derived from the English Lancashire style...
who specializes in freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling
Freestyle wrestling is a style of amateur wrestling that is practised throughout the world. Along with Greco-Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympic games. It is, along with track and field, one of the oldest organized sports in history...
. He was a 3-time NCAA All-America
All-America
An All-America team is an honorary sports team composed of outstanding amateur players—those considered the best players of a specific season for each team position—who in turn are given the honorific "All-America" and typically referred to as "All-American athletes", or simply...
n and wrestled in the 2008 Olympic Games.
High school career
Hrovat wrestled scholastically at St. Edward High SchoolSt. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio)
St. Edward High School is private, all-male Catholic, college-preparatory high school located in Lakewood, Ohio, a western Cleveland suburb. It was founded in 1949 and is operated in the by the Midwest Province of the Brothers of Holy Cross, Notre Dame, Indiana. It is one of three remaining...
in Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood, Ohio
Lakewood is a city in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States. It is part of the Greater Cleveland Metropolitan Area, and borders the city of Cleveland. The population was 52,131 at the 2010 making it the third largest city in Cuyahoga County, behind Cleveland and Parma .Lakewood, one of Cleveland's...
where he was a two-time OHSAA state champion.
He graduated from St. Edward in 1998.
College career
Hrovat wrestled at the University of MichiganUniversity of Michigan
The University of Michigan is a public research university located in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan...
, with fellow St. Edward wrestling star Ryan Bertin
Ryan Bertin
Ryan Bertin is an American amateur wrestler. He competed for the University of Michigan, and won NCAA Division I wrestling titles at 157 pounds in 2003 and 2005.-Early life:...
. He finished with collegiate record of 132-39, among the best in Michigan history.
He achieved NCAA All-American honors three times:
- 2002: 7th Place
- 2001: 4th Place
- 2000: Tournament qualifier
- 1999: 8th Place
In addition, Big Ten honors include:
- 2002: 2nd Place
- 2001: 5th Place
- 2000: 3rd Place
- 1999: 7th Place
He graduated from Michigan with degree in General Studies.
Internationally
He came in 2nd in the 2008 national tournament, losing to Mo Lawal. He avenged the loss to Mo Lawal to make the Olympic Team.Select international results include
- 2007 Pan American Games2007 Pan American GamesThe 2007 Pan American Games, officially known as the XV Pan American Games, were a major continental multi-sport event that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 13 to July 29, 2007. A total of 5,633 athletes from 42 National Olympic Committees competed in 332 events in 34 sports and in...
- Silver Medal - 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships2006 FILA Wrestling World ChampionshipsThe 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships were held at the Tianhe Sports Center in Guangzhou, China. The event took place from September 25 to October 1, 2006.-Medal table:-Team ranking:-Men's freestyle:-Men's Greco-Roman:-Women's freestyle:...
- 18th Place
2008 Olympics
For more information see Wrestling at the 2008 Summer OlympicsWrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics
Wrestling competitions at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, China, were held at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium from August 12–21, 2008. It was split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories...
Wrestling in the 84 kg weight class, Hrovat drew a bye in the round of 16. He wrestled Cuba
Cuba
The Republic of Cuba is an island nation in the Caribbean. The nation of Cuba consists of the main island of Cuba, the Isla de la Juventud, and several archipelagos. Havana is the largest city in Cuba and the country's capital. Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city...
's Reineris Salas Perez in the round of 8, losing 3-0 1-3 2-2. The Cuban's loss to the Turkish
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
wrestler Serhat Balcı in the quarterfinal round eliminated Hrovat from further competition in the repechage
Repechage
Repechage is a practice amongst ladder competitions that allows participants that failed to meet qualifying standards by a small margin to continue to the next round.- Types of repechage :...
round.