Jake Herbert
American freestyle wrestler
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::summary American freestyle wrestler ::
::data[format=table title="Infobox sportsperson"]
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Jake Herbert |
| image | Jake Herbert.jpg |
| image_size | |
| caption | Herbert in 2011 |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| alma_mater | Northwestern University |
| height | 6 ft |
| weight | 185 lb |
| country | United States |
| sport | Freestyle wrestling |
| event | 84 kg |
| collegeteam | Northwestern Wildcats |
| club | Cliff Keen Wrestling Club |
| coach | Sean Bormet |
| show-medals | yes |
| :: |
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High school
Born in Pittsburgh, Herbert attended North Allegheny High School in Wexford, Pennsylvania, where he was a PIAA class AAA state champion and four-time state placer.
College
Herbert was a two-time NCAA champion, three-time Big Ten Conference champion, and four-time NCAA All-American. He went 149-4 while at Northwestern University. He won the 2009 Dan Hodge Trophy awarded to the best college wrestler in the nation and the 2009 Big Ten Athlete of the Year award.
International
Herbert won a silver medal at the 2009 World Wrestling Championships at 84kg FS competed at the 2010 World Wrestling Championships at 84kg FS.
Herbert defeated Travis Paulson 2 to 1 at the finals of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials.
Herbert currently works with Andy Hrovat, who represented the United States at 84 kg FS in the 2008 Olympics.
Herbert came very close to obtaining a medal in the 2012 Olympics, but missed the opportunity due to a controversial referee's call.
Personal life
He is the cousin of singer Josh Herbert. Jake has two daughters and a wife
References
References
- Barnas, Jo-Ann. (April 29, 2012). "Olympian credits move to Michigan". USA Today.
- [https://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/northallegheny/athlete_stats.htm?id=64700 Jake Herbert - North Allegheny Tigers Wrestling]. ''PA-Wrestling.com''. Retrieved August 3, 2025.
- "Jake Herbert Profile - Northwestern University Official Athletic Site". Nusports.com.
- "North Allegheny grad, Olympian Herbert home again". triblive.
- "About". Jake Herbert.
- "USA Wrestling". TheMat.com.
- "USA Wrestling". TheMat.com.
- "Andy Hrovat: My Road to the Olympics (Part III)". Cliff Keen Wrestling Club.
- McCollough, J. Brady. (August 12, 2012). "Jake Herbert: Controversial calls prevent him from winning a medal". Post Gazette.
- "Josh Herbert Musician".
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