Former Illini Durlacher dies
By N-G News Services
Saturday, June 4, 2011 7:46 PM CDT
Former Illini wrestling All-American and? 2006 Greco-Roman World bronze medalist Lindsey Durlacher, 36, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep early on Saturday morning in Denver.
Durlacher was at home recovering from a surgery on Wednesday. He had suffered a broken sternum in a snowmobile accident in February. No details are available on the cause of his death.
Arrangements have not yet been finalized. Preliminary plans are for a memorial service in the Chicago area, where Durlacher grew up and where he has family.
"The wrestling community is extremely shocked and saddened by the loss of Lindsey Durlacher," said USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender. "We lost a true champion today. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends during this difficult time."
For the last year, Durlacher has served as a resident coach at the RiNo Sport Galleri in Denver.
"Lindsey was a close friend that I have known for over 15 years and the recent news was tragic. His loss was sudden and unexpected and not only was he a friend but he was also a cherished part of the RiNo Team. We will miss his presence on a daily basis and offer our deepest sympathy to those closest to him. We will cherish his life and success both on and off the mat," said Ryan Tobin of RiNo Sport Galleri.
He was a two-time All American at the University of Illinois, placing second in the 1997 NCAA Championships and fourth in the 1996 NCAA Championships. Durlacher was a four-time NCAA national qualifier. Durlacher earned a degree in sports management in 1997.
He attended Buffalo Grove High School in Buffalo Grove, Illinois where he was a state champion in 1992 and posted a record of 44-0-1 his senior year. He also attended Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, where he won the Wisconsin state title in 1991. He was named to the 1992 ASICS All-American First Team.
Durlacher served as an assistant coach on the Div. I college level at four universities, including the University of Illinois, the U.S. Naval Academy, Northwestern University and Northern Illinois University. In 2007, he was inducted into the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association Hall of Fame.
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