Background
He is the son of Laurie and Chris Bertin, who wrestled for the University of Cincinnati (1973-1974).
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He finished with a career record of 140-18.
Career
He also played soccer for two years (1997, 1998), earning varsity letters. He graduated in 2000. Bertin attended University of Michigan, with fellow Saint Edward wrestling star Andy Hrovat.
He was reshirted his freshman year.
He competed at the 157 lbs. weight class and was a 4-time All-American. In 2002, he finished sixth.
In 2004, he placed third. Upon winning his second National Collegiate Athletic Association championship, Bertin announced that he wrestled his last match.
However, he was the 2005 Big Ten Wrestler of the Year.
He finished his collegiate career with a 142-21 record, which ranks fifth all-time for the Wolverines.
Achievements
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He competed for the University of Michigan, and won National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I wrestling titles at 157 pounds in 2003 and 2005. He attended the perennial high school wrestling powerhouse Saint Edward High School in Lakewood, Ohio, and was also a high school national champion. He was the National Collegiate Athletic Association National Champion in 2003. In 2005, he won his second National Collegiate Athletic Association National title. He never won a Big Ten championship title.
