ZEELAND, MI NATIVE COMPETING AT FILA VETERAN GRECO WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
Jeff Anderson, a native of Zeeland, Michigan, will be competing in the 2014 FILA Veteran Greco-Roman Wrestling World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. The event will take place August 26-31.
Anderson is unique in the fact that he has been a respected member of the wrestling community for years, and at age 48 still has a passion for sport on all levels.
Anderson is an assistant coach at Myrmidon Training Systems in southwest Michigan, as well as a coach at Grand Valley State University.
This is not his first trip to Europe, as he placed fifth in last years event. He also won the USAW Veteran Greco-Roman Nationals in Las Vegas back in April, which qualified him for this event.
Great to see the coverage of all of our Michigan athletes from our youngest to our veterans, in all styles. Michigan Grappler is such a vital cog in the wrestling machine for our state. Continue the great work.