High School: Went 48-1 and had a third place finish at state as a senior ... two-time Greater Metro Conference Wrestler of the Year ... placed seventh at Folkstyle Nationals during senior year ... placed fifth in state in both sophomore and junior seasons ... three-time Greco-Roman state champ ... two-time Freestyle state champ ... finished fourth in state as a freshman ... placed fourth in the Folkstyle Nationals during freshman and sophomore seasons
Personal: Parents are Frank and Karen Grahek ... has two younger sisters, Abigail (15) and Grace (11) ... also played volleyball in high school and was a member of the 2011 state championship team ... enjoys hanging out with friends ... related to the first king of Norway ... major is History/ Legal Studies
What does it mean to be a Badger?
"It means I'm part of a strong family traditon."
Off the Mat with Gabriel
Before each match, I: Do the exact same warm-up
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Go to Norway
Favorite Barry Davis quote: Every Barry Davis quote
Favorite quote: "I am the master of my fate. I am the captain of my soul."
If I could change one wrestling rule, it would be: Add the pushout to Folkstyle