Alex Dieringer wins at the Freestyle World Cup (Photo/Tony Rotundo, WrestlersAreWarriors.com)The incredible year that Alex Dieringer has enjoyed appears to have become a bit more rewarding.
The Oklahoma State wrestler who just concluded his career as three-time NCAA champ and Hodge Trophy winner earlier this year has signed with Nike Wrestling.
Dieringer posted this message on Twitter Thursday: "I am proud to announce that I am officially a @NikeWrestling athlete!! #athleteps #nikewrestling"
Dieringer won his third consecutive national title and second straight at 165 pounds at the 2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships to cap his collegiate wrestling career on an 82-match win streak, dating back to January 2014. The product of Port Washington, Wisconsin was also a four-time NCAA All-American and four-time Big 12 conference champ. Dieringer closed his Cowboy career with a 133-4 overall record, putting him second only to current head coach John Smith in victories in the 100-year history of the program.
Days after winning his third title, Dieringer was named recipient of the 2016 Dan Hodge Trophy, given each year to the top college wrestler. In April, Dieringer earned a place on the U.S. National Team by placing third at 74 kilograms/163 pounds in men's freestyle at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials in Iowa City. Just last week, Dieringer learned that he's in the running for an ESPY award as Best Male College Athlete.
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