Michael Goldfeder

Michael Goldfeder, Cal State Bakersfield, 012124

Photo by: Eyasu Betwos

Height:
5-8
Weight:
165
Class:
Graduate Student
Hometown:
Beverly Hills, CA
High School:
The Buckley School

Record entering 2023-24 season: Overall: 20-26; Duals: 2-5

2018-23 (North Carolina) -- Spent five seasons as a Tar Heel, competing for UNC at the 2023 ACC Wrestling Championships at 174 pounds ... during final season posted a 12-10 overall record while wrestling at 165 and 174 pounds ... won two decisions at the Southeast Open and collected four victories at the Life U Open and Reno Tournament of Champions ... secured a win in a dual against Virginia ... in 2021-22, posted 4-4 overall record, grabbing two wins at the Reno Tournament of Champions and the Appalachian Open ... made debut for Tar Heels in 2018-19 at 157 pounds ... named to ACC Academic Honor Roll multiple times ... selected to 2022-23 All-ACC Academic Team.

Prep -- Two-time CIF state qualifier while competing for The Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, Calif. ... during high school career posted a 112-28 overall record, including a 40-6 mark as a senior ... crowned Five Counties Champion while wrestling for coach Rico Chiapparelli ... earned Presidential Award for Community Service all four years of high school ... graduated cum laude.

Personal -- Born in Philadelphia, Penn. ... son of Laura Stein and Sam Goldfeder ... has one sister named Sabrina ... pursuing MBA at Cal Poly ... chose Cal Poly for its graduate program and strong wrestling culture ... enjoys reading, going to the beach ... says father has had biggest impact on athletic career because he knows when to push him and hold him to high standards, and when to show his support.