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Thomas Gilman is an American wrestler who specializes in freestyle wrestling. He grew up in Iowa but crossed the border into Nebraska to go to high school at Skutt Catholic where he was four-time Nebraska state champion. He won the 103 pound title as a freshman, the 112 pound title as a sophomore, the 119 pound title as a junior, and the 132 pound title as a senior. Gilman helped lead Omaha Skutt Catholic to the state team championship three times (2009-10, 2012).

College career

He was a three-time All-American for the Iowa Hawkeyes. At one point, he was the top ranked wrestler at his weight class.

International career

At the 2017 U.S. World Team Trial he defeated Tony Ramos to qualify for the 2017 World Wrestling Championships. At those championships at 57 kg he reached the final, winning a silver medal.