Alex Grunder

Hometown: Wilton, IA High School: Wilton Height: 5-10

Weight: 149

2006-07 -- posted a 12-15 overall and collegiate record at 149 pounds... went 8-9 in dual matches and 3-5 in Big Ten duals... scored 31 team points in dual competition... scored three pins, which ranked third on the team... quickest pin was in 2:54... also scored two major decisions and one technical fall... competed at Kaufman-Brand Open and Midlands Championships... letterwinner.

2005-06 -- went 7-4 overall and in collegiate competition at 149 pounds... was 1-0 in dual matches and Big Ten duals, defeating Illinois' Troy Tirapelle, 9-4... placed fifth at UNI Open... also competed at Midlands Championships... academic all-Big Ten... letterwinner.

2004-05 -- season record was 6-3 at 149 and 157 pounds... runner-up at Spartan Classic... also competed at Midlands Championships... recorded one major decision and one pin... academic all-Big Ten... letterwinner.

2003-04 -- season record was 5-3 at 149 pounds... recorded one major decision and one pin... competed at Central Missouri State and Kaufman-Brand Opens... academic all-Big Ten... letterwinner.

2002-03 -- redshirted... recorded a 10-7 mark with three pins at 149 pounds while competing unattached.

High School -- won 135-pound state title junior year, placing second a 145 as a senior... prep career record was 139-21... three-time conference champion, all-district selection and team MVP.

Personal -- born November 19, 1983... son of Pete and Theresa Grunder... math and secondary education major.

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