A look at 2021 Olympian, former Iowa wrestler Thomas Gilman through the years

United States' Thomas Patrick Gilman and Iran's Reza Atrinagharchi compete during the men's 53kg Freestyle wrestling bronze medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Bronze medalist. United States' Thomas Patrick Gilman celebrates on the podium for the men's 57kg Freestyle wrestling, at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

United States' Thomas Patrick Gilman celebrates after defeating Iran's Reza Atrinagharchi during the men's 53kg Freestyle wrestling bronze medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

United States' Thomas Patrick Gilman celebrates after defeating Iran's Reza Atrinagharchi during the men's 53kg Freestyle wrestling bronze medal match at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, in Tokyo, Japan. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)

Aug 5, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Thomas Patrick Gilman (USA) celebrates after defeating Reza Atrinagharchi (IRI) in th emen's freestyle 57kg bronze medal match during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 5, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Thomas Patrick Gilman (USA) defeats Gulomjon Abdullaev (UZB) in the men's freestyle 57kg repechage during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 4, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Zavur Uguev (ROC) defeats Thomas Patrick Gilman (USA) in a men's freestyle 57kg 1/8 final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 4, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Zavur Uguev (ROC) defeats Thomas Patrick Gilman (USA) in a men's freestyle 57kg 1/8 final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Aug 4, 2021; Chiba, Japan; Thomas Patrick Gilman (USA) reacts after losing to Zavur Uguev (ROC) in a men's freestyle 57kg 1/8 final during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Summer Games at Makuhari Messe Hall A. Mandatory Credit: Mandi Wright-USA TODAY Sports

Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Vito Arujau at 57 kg during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman reacts winning at 57 kg in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Vito Arujau at 57 kg during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Vito Arujau at 57 kg in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman wrestles at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman runs out to the mat before his match at 57 kg in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman is handed a hat before joining his U.S. Olympic teammates in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Joe Colon at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, right, reacts after beating Vito Arujau at 57 kg in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, right, reacts after beating Vito Arujau at 57 kg in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman celebrates with his wife Melissa Evans after winning at 57 kg in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, right, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman celebrates with his wife Melissa Evans after winning at 57 kg in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

U.S. Olympic men's freestyle coach Bill Zadick, left, poses for a photo Thomas Gilman in the finals during the fourth session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman runs off the mat after his victory at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman, right, runs off the mat after defeating Joe Colon at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.

Thomas Gilman jumps into the water during the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Arctic Plunge, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville, Iowa.

Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands tosses Thomas Gilman into the water during the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Arctic Plunge, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville, Iowa.

Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands tosses Thomas Gilman into the water during the Hawkeye Wrestling Club Arctic Plunge, Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, at Brown Deer Golf Club in Coralville, Iowa.

Thomas Gilman, a three-time All-American wrestler for Iowa, competed in USA Wrestling's Final X on Saturday, June 9, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gilman beat Daton Fix, two matches to zero, to qualify for the 2018 U.S. men's freestyle world team

Thomas Gilman, a three-time All-American wrestler for Iowa, competed in USA Wrestling's Final X on Saturday, June 9, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gilman beat Daton Fix, two matches to zero, to qualify for the 2018 U.S. men's freestyle world team

Thomas Gilman, a three-time All-American wrestler for Iowa, competed in USA Wrestling's Final X on Saturday, June 9, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gilman beat Daton Fix, two matches to zero, to qualify for the 2018 U.S. men's freestyle world team

Thomas Gilman, a three-time All-American wrestler for Iowa, competed in USA Wrestling's Final X on Saturday, June 9, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Gilman beat Daton Fix, two matches to zero, to qualify for the 2018 U.S. men's freestyle world team

Team USA's Thomas Gilman, right, battles Georgia's Teimuraz Vanishvili at 57 kg during the freestyle wrestling World Cup in Iowa City on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

Team USA's Thomas Gilman, right, beat Georgia's Teimuraz Vanishvili, 6-4, at 57 kg during the freestyle wrestling World Cup in Iowa City on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

Team USA's Thomas Gilman makes his way to the mat for his match against Georgia's Teimuraz Vanishvili at 57 kg during the freestyle wrestling World Cup in Iowa City on Sunday, April 8, 2018.

Thomas Gilman, a former Iowa wrestler, scrambles against Oklahoma State's Daton Fix at Final X on Saturday in Lincoln, Nebraska. Fix beat Gilman, two matches to one, to earn a spot on the 2019 men's freestyle world team.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Wisconsin's Jens Lantz at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Gilman won by major decision, 21-8.

Former Iowa wrestler Thomas Gilman was recognized during the Iowa-Penn State football game on Saturday night.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman, left, collected a 22-8 major decision over Campbell's Nathan Kraisser in their 125-pound match in the round of 16 in this file photo.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman dominated Wisconsin's Jens Lantz by major decision, 21-8, on Feb. 3. Twenty-three of his 27 wins this season have included bonus points: Six major decisions, seven technical falls and 10 pins.

Iowa's three-time All-American Thomas Gilman has his sights former teammate Tony Ramos at this weekend’s Senior World Team Trials in Lincoln, Neb.

Iowa's 125-pound senior Thomas Gilman shoots for a takedown on Nebraska's Tim Lambert in Sunday's Big Ten Championship match. Gilman won the match by a 4-0 decision

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Wisconsin's Jens Lantz at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Gilman won by major decision, 21-8.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Wisconsin's Jens Lantz at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. Gilman won by major decision, 21-8.

Iowa senior Thomas Gilman pushes Ohio State redshirt freshman Jose Rodriguez in a 125-pound match at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, January 27, 2017.

Iowa senior Thomas Gilman trips up Ohio State redshirt freshman Jose Rodriguez in a 125-pound at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 27, 2017.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman is introduced before wrestling Penn State's Nick Suriano at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 20, 2017.

Oklahoma State wrestler Nick Piccininni, left, and Iowa wrestler Thomas Gilman wrestle during an NCAA college wrestling match in Stillwater, Okla., Sunday, Jan. 15, 2017.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman flips Iowa State's Markus Simmons at 125 pounds on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Gilman won 19-4.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman celebrates receiving 4 points for a near fall at 125 pounds on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2016 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Gilman won 19-4

Iowa's Thomas Gilman holds down Iowa State's Markus Simmons at 125 pounds on Saturday, December 10, 2016 at Carver Hawkeye Arena. Gilman won 19-4.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Cornell's Vikash Hypio at 125 pounds during the Iowa City Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 18, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman answers questions during media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman, left, and Cory Clark pose for a photo during media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman, left, and Cory Clark pose for a photo during media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman (top) lost only two matches in the 2015-16 season, both to Penn State's Nico Megaludis. This was a 6-3 defeat in the NCAA championship in New York City.

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman wrestles NC State's Sean Fausz during their NWCA dual meet on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman wrestles NC State's Sean Fausz during their NWCA dual meet on Monday, Feb. 22, 2016 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Indian's Elijah Oliver in weight class 125 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Friday, February 5, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman drops on Indian's Elijah Oliver in weight class 125 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Friday, February 5, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Indian's Elijah Oliver in weight class 125 at Carver Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City Friday, February 5, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman celebrates his pin on Minnesota's Skyler Petry at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman celebrates his pin on Minnesota's Skyler Petry at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman works to pin Minnesota's Skyler Petry as they wrestle at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016. Gilman pinned Petry in 1:19.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman celebrates his pin on Minnesota's Skyler Petry at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Purdue's Ben Thornton at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. Gilman won by technical fall, 23-8.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Purdue's Ben Thornton at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 22, 2016. Gilman won by technical fall, 23-8.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman points to the crowd after his 9-1 major decision over Oklahoma State's Eddie Klimara during their dual at Kinnick Stadium on Nov. 14, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman gets up after being pinned by Minnesota's Sam Brancale at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2014.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Cornell's Scott Smith at 125 pounds during the Iowa City Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014. Gilman pinned Smith in 1:45.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Iowa State's Kyle Larson at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Iowa State's Kyle Larson at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2014.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Michigan State's Mitch Rogaliner at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Illinois' Dominic Olivieri at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Illinois' Dominic Olivieri at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 16, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Northwestern's Garrison White at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 23, 2015. Gilman won by technical fall, 22-6.

Iowa’s Thomas Gilman is 20-1 this season, including a 23-7 technical fall against Minnesota freshman Ethan Lizak on Friday.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Michigan's Conor Youtsey at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Gilman won by decision, 6-1.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Michigan's Conor Youtsey at 125 pounds at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 13, 2015. Gilman won by decision, 6-1.

Iowa’s Thomas Gilman (23-1) has a showdown with Chattanooga’s Sean Boyle ahead at 125 pounds.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman celebrates after defeating Cornell's Nahshon Garrett, 3-1, during their EAS/NWCA National Duals semifinal matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Cornell's Nahshon Garrett at 125 pounds during their EAS/NWCA National Duals semifinal matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Gilman won by decision, 3-1.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Chattanooga's Sean Boyle at 125 during their EAS/NWCA National Duals quarterfinal matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015. Gilman lost to Boyle in overtime, 3-1.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman goes after Missouri's Alan Waters after a blown whistle during their EAS/NWCA National Duals finals matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Missouri's Alan Waters at 125 pounds during their EAS/NWCA National Duals finals matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015. Gilman lost, 5-4.

Iowa head coach Tom Brands holds back Thomas Gilman following an altercation with Missouri 125-pounder Alan Waters during their EAS/NWCA National Duals finals matchup at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman warms up during practice before the NCAA Championships at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Wednesday, March 18, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Penn State's Jordan Conaway at 125 pounds during the second round of the NCAA Championships in St. Louis on Thursday. Gilman won in overtime, 3-1.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman celebrates his pin on Cornell's Nahshon Garrett at 125 pounds in the NCAA Championships consolations at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Gilman pinned Garrett in 6:25. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa's Thomas Gilman celebrates his pin on Cornell's Nahshon Garrett at 125 pounds in the NCAA Championships consolations at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Gilman pinned Garrett in 6:25. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Cornell's Nahshon Garrett at 125 pounds in the NCAA Championships consolations at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Gilman pinned Garrett in 6:25. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa's Thomas Gilman wrestles Cornell's Nahshon Garrett at 125 pounds in the NCAA Championships consolations at the Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. on Saturday, March 21, 2015. Gilman pinned Garrett in 6:25. David Scrivner / Iowa City Press-Citizen

Iowa's Thomas Gilman warms up during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman warms up during practice at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman poses for a photo during wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman poses for a photo during wrestling media day at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015.

Iowa's Thomas Gilman takes the field during the Grapple on the Gridiron Iowa vs. Oklahoma State wrestling dual meet at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015.