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Tim Vanni

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Tim Vanni
Personal information
Born (1961-02-02) February 2, 1961 (age 63)
Van Nuys, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 1 in (155 cm)
Weight48 kg (106 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
EventFreestyle
College teamCal State Bakersfield
ClubSunkist Kids Wrestling Club
TeamUSA
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
World Cup
Silver medal – second place 1990 Toledo 48 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1986 Toledo 48 kg
Pan American Games
Silver medal – second place 1987 Indianapolis 48 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1991 Havana 48 kg
Bronze medal – third place 1995 Mar del Plata 48 kg

Timothy ("Tim") Mark Vanni (born February 2, 1961) is a two-time USA Olympic freestyle wrestler. He finished fourth in the 1988 Games in Seoul and fifth in the 1992 Games in Barcelona. Vanni also competed at six World Championships, and is a five-time Senior U.S. national champion.

He is currently a physical education teacher and wrestling coach for Porterville High School in Porterville, California. He married Karen Cronin in 2002.

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