Travis Paulson (born May 11, 1985) is an American

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who formerly competed at 74 kg for the United States of America.

Biography

Paulson wrestled for Lewis Central High School in

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during his high school career. He was a three-time Iowa high school state champion (1999, 2001, 2002). After high school, Paulson attended

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and was a three-time All-American, including a career-best fifth-place finish at 165 pounds at the 2007 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. At the senior level, Paulson finished first at the US World Team Trials in 2010, representing the United States at the

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References

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