Sam Hazewinkel

Sam Hazewinkel (born March 4, 1983) of Norman, Oklahoma is an American wrestler who won the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials and competed at the 2012 Olympics in freestyle (55 kg). Hazewinkel previously served as head wrestling coach at Oklahoma City University during the 2019 and 2020 seasons. He has since returned to the University of Oklahoma where he is a Volunteer Assistant Coach with his alma mater.

High school

Sam completed a 140-0 record while wrestling in high school. Pensacola Christian Academy in Pensacola, Florida where he was a three time state champion. Sam was also a two time junior national Greco Roman Champion.[1]

College

Sam was a four-time All-American at the University of Oklahoma with a best finish of 2nd place.[2]

International

Sam was a 2008 University World Champion in Greco Roman as well as a world team and World Cup team member.[3]

Sam defeated Nick Simmons 2 to 1 at the finals of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials with a final and deciding period victory of 3-0.[4]

At the 2012 Olympics, Sam lost to in his opening match to Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan.[5]

Family

Sam's father Dave Hazewinkel and uncle Jim Hazewinkel were Olympic wrestlers.[6]

References
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  2. "TheMat.com - The Official Website of USA Wrestling". www.themat.com. Archived from the original on May 17, 2012.
  3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on August 29, 2010. Retrieved May 7, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. "TheMat.com - The Ultimate Source for Real Wrestling". www.themat.com. Archived from the original on August 15, 2008.
  5. "Olympics: Minnesota wrestler Sam Hazewinkel eliminated". August 9, 2012.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 26, 2012. Retrieved May 7, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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