| Kevin’s first US Open National Championship was in 1997. At 63
kilograms, he has been challenged by other top Americans in order to earn
the right to attend the 2000 Olympic Games. Having a competitive weight
class is extremely important, as it consistently tests each competitor’s
abilities and raises their level of success internationally. Kevin has
placed top 4 in the United States from 1991 to 2003, missing one
national championship due to appendicitis. As Kevin says, "The 2000 National Championships were the first step to becoming an Olympic champion. I’ve been waiting for this period in my life since I began training for the Olympics 8 years ago. The time has gone very fast and I feel confident with where I’m at in my wrestling." Kevin has since won the 2001, 2002 and 2003 National Championships. 
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