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Viking's Graumann named Academic All-District VII First Team
May 27, 2004
SIOUX FALLS * Augustana College wrestler Aaron Graumann has been selected to the CoSIDA Academic All-America District VII College Division Men's At-Large First Team, it was announced today.
Graumann, a junior from Sioux Falls, was one of 10 individuals named to the first team. By being voted to the first team, Graumann is now eligible for Academic All-America consideration. The at-large teams consist of participants from fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis, men's volleyball, water polo and wrestling.
Graumann has a 3.79 cumulative grade point average and is majoring in chemistry. He was an academic all-district second team selection in 2003.
This past season, Graumann posted a 21-11 record at 125 pounds and earned All-America honors by placing sixth at the NCAA Championships. In the process, he helped the Vikings to a sixth-place finish in the team standings.
Graumann is a three-time NCAA national qualifier and two-time All-American. The 125-pound runner-up at the North Central Conference championships, he has been named to the Division II Wrestling Coaches Association All-Academic First Team the past two seasons.
A member of the Augustana College Dean's List every semester of his college career, Graumann is also a member of the Augustana Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.