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Brock Hardy, a decorated wrestler from Utah, is aiming for NCAA and Olympic titles.

Hardy, a returned missionary, is an All-American and Big Ten champion at Nebraska.

He plans to pursue graduate studies in psychology while continuing his wrestling career.

LINCOLN, Neb. — Ask Brock Hardy to recall a time when he wasn't a wrestler. He can't do it.

The Brigham City native's done many things.

As a teen, he won four consecutive Utah state wrestling titles at Box Elder High. He's earned a college degree in psychology. He's claimed multiple All-America honors at Nebraska along with a Big Ten title.

And last year, he reached the NCAA National Championship match at 141 pounds.

Hardy even learned Portuguese — a language he picked up during a two-year hiatus from the sport while

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