Mike Zadick
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Michael Najeeb Zadick is a male freestyle wrestler from USA. He participated in Men's freestyle 60 kg at the 2008 Summer Olympics
. He lost in the quarterfinals to Vasyl Fedoryshyn
and in the repechage (wrestleback) round he fell to Bazar Bazarguruev
.
in Guangzhou, China, defeating two-time Olympic champion Mavlet Batirov
in the semi-final. He is a two-time champion at 60 kg at the Dave Schultz Memorial International Championship (2006 and 2010). In 2007, Zadick failed to place at the 2007 FILA Wrestling World Championships
in Baku, Azerbaijan. He was the silver medalist at the 2007 Pan American Games
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
As a youth wrestler, Zadick had national success competing in USA Wrestling age-group events in both freestyle and Greco-Roman styles. He placed fourth in the 1994 Cadet World Championships in Greco-Roman, and was the 1996 Junior Nationals champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman. In 1997, he was Junior Nationals runner-up in freestyle and Junior Nationals champion in Greco-Roman. He was named Outstanding Wrestler at the 1997 Junior Nationals.
, winning the 149-pound Big Ten Conference title in 2002. He finished seventh in the 2000 and 2002 NCAA Tournaments, and third in the 2001 NCAA Tournament.
He earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa in 2002 in Health, Leisure, and Sport Studies.
, where he was coached by Tim Owens. He is one of only 17 wrestlers in Montana to win four state championships, which he accomplished in four different weight classes: 105 pounds (1994), 119 pounds (1995), 125 pounds (1996) and 135 pounds (1997). Three of his state championships (1995-97) capped undefeated seasons.
Zadick holds Montana state high school wrestling records for most career wins (153) and consecutive wins (122). He is third on the state record list for most falls (101). He was named an ASICS Tiger High School First-Team All-American in 1997.
. He has served four years as the team's volunteer assistant coach (2005-06, 2009), and previously served as the Hawkeyes' strength training coach for three seasons (2006-08). During his tenure, Iowa has won two NCAA national championships (2008-09), and two Big Ten Conference team titles (2008-09). The Hawkeyes have crowned three NCAA champions, four Big Ten champions, 24 all-Americans and 28 academic all-Big Ten honorees.
, are part of the University of Iowa's tradition of brothers competing for the Hawkeyes. Bill was the 2006 World Champion at 145.5 pounds (66kg) and a two-time all-American for the Hawkeyes, winning a Big Ten and NCAA title at 142 pounds in 1996. Bill also served as Iowa's volunteer assistant coach for the 2003 and 2004 seasons.
2008 Summer Olympics
The 2008 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the XXIX Olympiad, was a major international multi-sport event that took place in Beijing, China, from August 8 to August 24, 2008. A total of 11,028 athletes from 204 National Olympic Committees competed in 28 sports and 302 events...
. He lost in the quarterfinals to Vasyl Fedoryshyn
Vasyl Fedoryshyn
Vasyl Fedoryshyn is a male wrestler from Ukraine. He finished fourth in the Men's Lightweight Freestyle event at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens. He won a silver medal in the Men's freestyle 60 kg event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing.-References:...
and in the repechage (wrestleback) round he fell to Bazar Bazarguruev
Bazar Bazarguruev
Bazar Bazarguruev is a male freestyle wrestler of Buryat descent from Kyrgyzstan. He participated in Men's freestyle 60 kg at 2008 Summer Olympics. In this competition he was ranked on 4-5 place...
.
International wrestling career
Mike Zadick won a silver medal at 2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships2006 FILA Wrestling World Championships
The 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:...
in Guangzhou, China, defeating two-time Olympic champion Mavlet Batirov
Mavlet Batirov
Mavlet Alavdinovich Batirov is a Russian wrestler who competed in the men's freestyle 55 kg category at the 2004 Summer Olympics and won the gold medal...
in the semi-final. He is a two-time champion at 60 kg at the Dave Schultz Memorial International Championship (2006 and 2010). In 2007, Zadick failed to place at the 2007 FILA Wrestling World Championships
2007 FILA Wrestling World Championships
The 2007 FILA Wrestling World Championships were held at the Heydar Aliyev Sport & Exhibition Complex in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event took place from September 17 to September 23, 2007.-Medal table:-Team ranking:-Men's freestyle:-Men's Greco-Roman:...
in Baku, Azerbaijan. He was the silver medalist at the 2007 Pan American Games
2007 Pan American Games
The 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...
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
As a youth wrestler, Zadick had national success competing in USA Wrestling age-group events in both freestyle and Greco-Roman styles. He placed fourth in the 1994 Cadet World Championships in Greco-Roman, and was the 1996 Junior Nationals champion in both freestyle and Greco-Roman. In 1997, he was Junior Nationals runner-up in freestyle and Junior Nationals champion in Greco-Roman. He was named Outstanding Wrestler at the 1997 Junior Nationals.
College wrestling career
Zadick was a three-time all-American wrestler (2000-02) at the University of IowaUniversity of Iowa
The University of Iowa is a public state-supported research university located in Iowa City, Iowa, United States. It is the oldest public university in the state. The university is organized into eleven colleges granting undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees...
, winning the 149-pound Big Ten Conference title in 2002. He finished seventh in the 2000 and 2002 NCAA Tournaments, and third in the 2001 NCAA Tournament.
He earned a bachelor's degree from Iowa in 2002 in Health, Leisure, and Sport Studies.
High school wrestling career
Zadick wrestled at Great Falls High SchoolGreat Falls High School
Great Falls High School is a public high school for grades 9 through 12 located in Great Falls, Montana. Established in 1890, it was the city's first high school. The school's original building, constructed in 1896, is now on the National Register of Historic Places. GFHS began construction on its...
, where he was coached by Tim Owens. He is one of only 17 wrestlers in Montana to win four state championships, which he accomplished in four different weight classes: 105 pounds (1994), 119 pounds (1995), 125 pounds (1996) and 135 pounds (1997). Three of his state championships (1995-97) capped undefeated seasons.
Zadick holds Montana state high school wrestling records for most career wins (153) and consecutive wins (122). He is third on the state record list for most falls (101). He was named an ASICS Tiger High School First-Team All-American in 1997.
Coaching career
Zadick is in his seventh season coaching under University of Iowa head coach Tom BrandsTom Brands
Tom Brands is the head wrestling coach at the University of Iowa. He won a gold medal in the 1996 Summer Olympics....
. He has served four years as the team's volunteer assistant coach (2005-06, 2009), and previously served as the Hawkeyes' strength training coach for three seasons (2006-08). During his tenure, Iowa has won two NCAA national championships (2008-09), and two Big Ten Conference team titles (2008-09). The Hawkeyes have crowned three NCAA champions, four Big Ten champions, 24 all-Americans and 28 academic all-Big Ten honorees.
Personal information
Mike and his older brother, Bill ZadickBill Zadick
William Michael Zadick is a male amateur wrestler from the United States. He won an NCAA college wrestling championship while competing with the University of Iowa and the 2006 World Wrestling Championships in freestyle wrestling.-International wrestling career:Bill Zadick was a resident athlete...
, are part of the University of Iowa's tradition of brothers competing for the Hawkeyes. Bill was the 2006 World Champion at 145.5 pounds (66kg) and a two-time all-American for the Hawkeyes, winning a Big Ten and NCAA title at 142 pounds in 1996. Bill also served as Iowa's volunteer assistant coach for the 2003 and 2004 seasons.