Randi Miller: 2008 Olympic Bronze Medalist, Women’s Freestyle Wrestling, 63 kg/138 lbs

Olympic wrestler Randi Miller small in stature, but big in heart and skill

by Randi on Jul.29, 2008, under News

By CHAREAN WILLIAMS
McClatchy Newspapers

Randi Miller always saw herself as a basketball player. Fortunately for her, high school coaches couldn’t see past her 5-foot, 2-inch height.

After getting cut over and over again during her high school career, Miller finally got the hint and dedicated herself to wrestling.

She finished second in the state in her senior year of 2000-01, and now, seven years later, Miller is an Olympian. She will compete in women’s freestyle wrestling in Beijing on Aug. 16-17.

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1 Comment for this entry

  • achante' dubose

    im a freshman at lamar (in arlington). im really small(5’1) , i cheer but i really want to wrestle. any advice?

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