Maxamillian Schneider

Maxamillian Schneider is an American athlete in the sports of judo and wrestling. Schneider began practicing judo at a very early age. He graduated in 2012 from Lane Technical College Prep High School[1] where he began his wrestling career.[2] Schneider attended California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, California from 2012-2014.

Maxamillian Schneider
Born Beverly Hills, California
Residence Chicago, Illinois
Nationality American
Rank  1° black belt, Judo (shodan)
UniversityCalifornia Polytechnic State University
Maxamillian Schneider
Medal record
Judo
Representing the  United States
Youth Olympic Games
Singapore 2010 -66kg
Maxamillian Schneider
Medal record
Wrestling
Representing the  United States
I.H.S.A. Wrestling Individual State Finals
2009 135-pounds
2010 145-pounds
2012 152-pounds

Judo

As a junior in high school, Maxamillian represented the United States of America as a judoka at the inaugural 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore, where he won a gold medal after ending every match with an ippon.[3] Maxamillian has represented the United States in many competitions around the world, including in Japan, Budapest,[4] South Korea,[5] and South Africa. At the age of 23 Maxamillian was selected as a training partner for the 2016 Olympic games.

High School Wrestling

As a freshman in 2009, Maxamillian placed second at the Illinois High School Association Wrestling Individual State Finals in the Class 3A 135 lbs. category, notably pinning then-senior Ellis Coleman of OPRF in the quarter finals.[6] In 2010, Max became the state champion 145 lbs.[6] and in 2012, he won his second state championship title at 152 lbs.[6] Maxamillian is the first Chicago Public High School League wrestler to be a two-time state champion since 1953,[7] and Lane Tech's first State wrestling champion in 64 years.[8]

In his high school wrestling career, Maxamillian garnered 111 falls, and was named CPS Athlete of the Year in 2012

College career

Schneider attended the California Polytechnic State University from 2012-2013 and was redshirted his first year with the Mustangs.[9] During his first official season as a Mustang, he began with an 8–0 record and took first place at the Road Runner Open[10] Nov. 17, 2013.

References
  1. "Legend of Max to continue at Cal Poly - YourSeason". Yourseason.suntimes.com. 2012-05-03. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  2. Steve Reaven (2010-01-31). "Prep wrestling spotlight: Lane's Max Schneider welcomes mat, eyes state title - Chicago Tribune". Articles.chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  3. "JUDO: Max Schneider Wins Judo Gold at Youth Olympic Games- USOC Pressbox". Pressbox.teamusa.org. 2010-08-21. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  4. "Katelyn Bouyssou and Max Schneider Place Fifth at Cadet World Championships". Teamusa.org. 2009-08-07. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  5. "Junior U-S- Players to Compete at Jikji Cup in South Korea". Teamusa.org. 2009-06-30. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  6. "Records & History". Ihsa.org. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  7. "The Columbia Chronicle". The Columbia Chronicle. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  8. "Wrestling: LaneБ─≥s Max Schneider claims another state title - YourSeason". Yourseason.suntimes.com. 2012-02-18. Retrieved 2012-08-08.
  9. Ihmoud, Nader. "Athletic Profile Max Schneider". Columbia Chronicle. Retrieved 2015-03-12.
  10. YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uN76bAbp4X4. Missing or empty |title= (help)
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