University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Wrestling Roster
Vanier, Charles
Charles Vanier
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Edina, Minn.
- High School:
- Eden Prairie HS
- Position:
- 149 lbs.
Bio
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
""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. "
Gopher Wrestling Tries Gymnastics
Thursday, May 29
Steveson Advances to NCAA Title Match
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Quarterfinals
Friday, March 21
Gable Steveson: NCAA Pin
Thursday, March 20
