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Two-time national champion Bradan Birt joined the Millikin wrestling coaching staff as an assistant coach in August 2022.
Birt is the most decorated wrestler in Millikin history winning two national titles and earning All-American honors five times. He was a record five-time College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Champion. He finished his career with a record 159-13 (.924) setting Millikin records for most wins and highest winning percentage. Birt was named the CCIW’s Most Outstanding Wrestler three times.
As a senior, Birt won the NCAA Division III national title at 165 pounds with a perfect 42-0 record. He was named the NCAA Division III National Tournament’s Most Outstanding Wrestler and the top ranked athlete in the NCAA Division III Dominant Wrestler rankings. Birt won the 2021 NWCA Division III National Championship at 165 pounds and was named Most Outstanding Wrestler of that event. He finished his career with an 80 match winning streak. From the start of the 2019-20 season, Brit was 92-1 with 87 bonus point victories.
Birt excelled in the classroom as well. He was named to the 2021 and 2022 Academic All-America® At-Large Second Team, selected by CoSIDA, recognizing the nation’s top student-athletes for their combined performances on the field and in the classroom. He was a four-time NWCA Scholar All-American, the 2021-22 CCIW Elite 25 Award Winner and a four-time CCIW Academic All-Conference honoree.
Birt graduated from Millikin in 2022 with a bachelor’s degree in Sports Management. In addition to working with the Big Blue wrestlers, Birt is the owner of Big Blue Energy Drinks.
