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James Nicholson: The Story Behind 'One of ODU's Best Wrestlers'

NORFOLK, Va. – James Nicholson (2006-11) became ODU wrestling’s first two-time All-American in 29 years, when he earned All-American honors as a freshman in 2008, and as a senior in 2011. He is tied for the most wins in ODU history with 138 and was twice named the CAA Wrestler of the Year. Nicholson became the first wrestler in CAA history to win four-straight conference championships at a single weight class. A four-time NWCA Academic All-American, he graduated with degrees in finance and marketing. But behind all of these amazing accolades, is a story of how it all happened.