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Photos: A day in the life of ISU standout wrestler David Carr

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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, poses for a portrait at Iowa State on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames. Carr's goal this year is the Junior World Championships, "If I'm disciplined, I can achieve any goal," he said of staying disciplined and working hard.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, poses for a portrait at Iowa State on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames. Carr's goal this year is the Junior World Championships, "If I'm disciplined, I can achieve any goal," he said of staying disciplined and working hard.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr does push-ups to warm up for a workout with the team on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr does push-ups to warm up for a workout with the team on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, bottom left, runs a drill with his teammates after running around Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, bottom left, runs a drill with his teammates after running around Hilton Coliseum at Iowa State on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr gets his hair cut before practice on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr gets his hair cut before practice on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr gets his hair cut before practice on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr gets his hair cut before practice on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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With some down time between practices, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr spends time at a friend's house relaxing on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
With some down time between practices, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr spends time at a friend's house relaxing on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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With some down time between practices, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, center, hangs out with fellow wrestlers, Cam Robinson, left, and Aden Reeves, right, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
With some down time between practices, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, center, hangs out with fellow wrestlers, Cam Robinson, left, and Aden Reeves, right, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Every morning, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr wakes up, opens his Bible and reads a chapter, which he then discusses with his roommate who is doing the same thing. Here he reads in his room on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Every morning, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr wakes up, opens his Bible and reads a chapter, which he then discusses with his roommate who is doing the same thing. Here he reads in his room on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr searches for hats and workout shirts at Goodwill between practices on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr searches for hats and workout shirts at Goodwill between practices on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Visualization is a big part of Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr's success he said. His dad, Nate Carr, a three-time NCAA national champion himself, used the technique and passed it down to his son. Throughout his room in Ames, Iowa, Carr has written his goals including on this dry erase board with workouts to do.
Visualization is a big part of Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr's success he said. His dad, Nate Carr, a three-time NCAA national champion himself, used the technique and passed it down to his son. Throughout his room in Ames, Iowa, Carr has written his goals including on this dry erase board with workouts to do.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, left, relaxes with wrestling recruit Cam Robinson at Carr's home between practices on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr, left, relaxes with wrestling recruit Cam Robinson at Carr's home between practices on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr looks around his room for wrestling gear before heading to practice on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr looks around his room for wrestling gear before heading to practice on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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After reading his Bible, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr writes down his goals in a journal on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. This one reads, "World Champ David Carr." The practice was handed down to him by his father and Olympic wrestler Nate Carr as a way to not get distracted from his goals.
After reading his Bible, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr writes down his goals in a journal on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa. This one reads, "World Champ David Carr." The practice was handed down to him by his father and Olympic wrestler Nate Carr as a way to not get distracted from his goals.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr walks into the Lied Recreation Athletic Center with his mom, Linda, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr walks into the Lied Recreation Athletic Center with his mom, Linda, on Tuesday, July 9, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Before starting a training camp, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr jokes around with his dad, Nate Carr, on the elliptical machine on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames. Nate wrestled at Iowa State, earning three NCAA national championships.
Before starting a training camp, Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr jokes around with his dad, Nate Carr, on the elliptical machine on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames. Nate wrestled at Iowa State, earning three NCAA national championships.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr teaches a move to a wrestling camper on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr teaches a move to a wrestling camper on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr watches as two campers wrestle on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr watches as two campers wrestle on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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The Junior World Championships are approaching, but Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr knows there are even bigger matches in his future. Here he walks to his car on his way to practice on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
The Junior World Championships are approaching, but Iowa State redshirt freshman wrestler David Carr knows there are even bigger matches in his future. Here he walks to his car on his way to practice on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, in Ames, Iowa.
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