Former University of Minnesota wrestling standout Scott Schiller has qualified to compete in the upcoming U.S. Olympic Team Trials after advancing to the semifinals of the freestyle 213-pound weight class Saturday at the U.S. Nationals/U.S. Olympic Trials qualifer in Las Vegas.
The top seven wrestlers in each weight class qualify for the Olympic Team Trials on April 9-10 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Schiller, a 2010 graduate of West Fargo (N.D.) High School and a marketing administrator for the Gophers wrestling team, is a former three-time All-America honoree. He completed his collegiate career last spring with 118 wins --18th all-time in program history.