Terry Brands is one of the most intense competitors the United States ever put on the mat. He earned two World Championship Titles and took a bronze in the 2000 Olympics. In college Terry was a huge force along with his twin brother Tom. He was a 3x NCAA finalist and 2x NCAA Champion. Currently Terry Brands coaches the USA wrestling team.
Dan Gable On Iowa Wrestling NCAA Champions Terry and Tom Brands
May 8, 2025
Former Iowa coach Dan Gable reflects on identical twins Terry and Tom Brands.
Terry Brands
1990 NCAA Championships, 126 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Mike Pasdo, Marquette, 15-5
R16: Dan Flood, Wisconsin, TF 25-10
QF: Duaine Martin, Northern Iowa, 9-6
SF: Dan Knight, Iowa State, 12-4
F: Jason Kelber, Nebraska, 3-2
1992 NCAA Championships, 126 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Jarrett Clark, Oregon, Fall 1:43
R16: Scott Rohrer, Minnesota, TF 23-8
QF: Shawn Harrison, Oklahoma, Fall 2:54
SF: Jody Staylor, North Carolina, 9-6
F: Shawn Charles, Arizona State, 8-5
Tom Brands
1990 NCAA Championships, 134 pounds, #2 seed
R32: Bret Gray, Missouri, Fall 4:22
R16: John Welch, North Carolina, TF 24-7
QF: Tony Hunter, Indiana, 12-4
SF: T.J. Sewell, Oklahoma, 9-4
F: Dave Zuniga, Minnesota, 9-7
1991 NCAA Championships, 134 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Jason Dewland, Boston University, TF 23-8
R16: Shannyn Gillespie, Lock Haven, TF 25-10
QF: Dave Zuniga, Minnesota, 12-6
SF: Joey Gilbert, Michigan, 33-19
F: Alan Fried, Oklahoma State, 5-3
1992 NCAA Championships, 134 pounds, #1 seed
R32: Jody Jackson, Virginia, Fall 4:48
R16: Phil Elliott, Bucknell, 23-9
QF: Lyndon Campbell, Cal State-Fullerton, 16-7
SF: Bob Truby, Penn State, 15-4
F: Alan Fried, Oklahoma State, 6-2
