University of Michigan Hall of Honor
- Induction:
- 2023
- Class:
- 2004
Ryan Bertin was a two-time NCAA champion for the Michigan wrestling team, twice capturing the 157-pound title (2003, '05) while earning four NCAA All-America citations. He claimed Michigan's first NCAA individual title in 18 years and became just the third U-M wrestler to win an NCAA title as a sophomore when he defeated Illinois' Alex Tirapelle, 7-3, at the 2003 event. Two years later, he rolled past Iowa's Joe Johnston, 8-5, en route to his second NCAA crown, becoming the fifth multiple champion in U-M history. Named the 2005 Big Ten Wrestler of the Year and Michigan's male recipient of the 2005 Big Ten Medal of Honor, Bertin wrapped his collegiate career with a 142-21 career record, including a 63-7 dual mark, to rank fifth among U-M's all-time winningest wrestlers. He claimed a career-best 37 wins in his freshman campaign while appearing in a career-high 45 bouts. A two-time team captain, Bertin was a three-time NWCA All-Academic and Academic All-Big Ten selection off the mat.
