University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster
Charles Vanier
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Edina, Minn.
- High School:
- Eden Prairie HS
- Position:
- 149 lbs.
HIGH SCHOOL
""We're excited to welcome Charles to the Gopher family. He's a hardworking local talent with a ton of potential and we really like his upside. We're looking forward to helping him reach new heights and make an impact on our program. "
- 2025 AAA state champion at Eden Prairie at 145 pounds
- Placed second at 139 pounds as a junior and third as a freshman at 106
- Rated as the No. 162 overall recruit in the class and No. 19 at 149 pounds by MatScouts
- Moved up to 144 pounds at the 18U USA Wrestling State Freestyle Championships and came in fourth place in 2024
- Competed at the prestigious Super 32 in 2024, reaching the Round of 16 and finishing 5-2 at 138 pounds
- Won the 16U USA Wrestling State Freestyle title in 2022 at 113 pounds, then placed fifth a year later at 132 pounds
- Has also competed in Greco-Roman, taking third place at the 2024 Northern Plains Regional and fourth at the 2024 Junior USA Wrestling State Tournament, both at 144 pounds
- Majoring in nutrition
""We're excited to welcome Charles to the Gopher family. He's a hardworking local talent with a ton of potential and we really like his upside. We're looking forward to helping him reach new heights and make an impact on our program. "
Behind the Scenes: Media Day
Thursday, October 16
Gopher Wrestling Tries Gymnastics
Thursday, May 29
Steveson Advances to NCAA Title Match
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Quarterfinals
Friday, March 21
