Maryville University Athletics

ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2019-20: Christopher always gives everything he has in everything he does. He leads by Example. He brings that "Passion" to the Dojo every day. He finished his RS-Sophomore campaign with a 7-6 record. Finished 4th at the Kaufman/Brand/Bayly Open and earned the Wrestler of the Week and OOOSSS Award honors one time. Christopher earned the Dr. Lombardi Saint Award (3x), the RS-Sophomore Scholar Award (3.702 GPA), the NWCA Scholar All-American Award for the second time, the Varsity Letter Award, the Staying Power Award, was selected for the Div. II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award, and was elected to the Geico GLVC Team Academic All-Conference for the third time. We are sure glad "Fireman" is on our side.

2018-19: Christopher Viehmann, nicknamed the “Fireman”, has been a “Positive Force” to have in the Maryville Wrestling Dojo. Christopher’s work ethic is a daily inspiration to those around him. A leader by example, he brings his best in everything he does. Christopher’s boundless limits for self-improvement helped him garner NWCA Scholar All-American honors. In addition, Christopher also earned the Redshirt Freshman Scholar Award, the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award, and his second Dr. Lombardi Saint Award. Christopher will continue to be a valuable part of the team throughout his Maryville Wrestling career. Bringing his best each day, Christopher leads by example in our Dojo and in the classroom.

2017-18: Christopher has been a welcome addition to our Team. His Work Power and Commitment to improve has earned the respect of his teammates. He competed in 5 opens this season wrestling unattached. He placed 6th at the Pat “Flash” Flanagan Open for his first award stand performance. Christopher has continued to improve throughout the season wrestling at 157 pounds. Christopher is a standout in the classroom and wins the Redshirt Scholar Award and the Dr. Lombardi Saint Award. He is an Academic Dean’s List Student. Christopher picks up the Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Award and the GRIT Award this season. He was named the Wrestler of the Week once for his placement at the Pat “Flash” Open.

HONORS & AWARDS
Career Record: 10-16
2020 Redshirt Sophomore Scholar Award (3.702)
2020 2X NWCA Scholar All-American
2020 Varsity Letter Award
2020 Staying Power Award
2020 3X Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
2020 GLVC All-Academic (3x)
2020 Div II Athletic Directors Association Academic Achievement Award
2019 Redshirt Freshman Scholar Award
2019 NWCA Scholar All-American
2019 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Warrior Award
2019 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award (2x)
2018 Redshirt Scholar Award
2018 Jim “Bongo” Bayly Iron Discipline Award
2018 Dr. Lombardi Saint Award
2018 GRIT Award
2018 Wrestler of the Week (1x)

HIGH SCHOOL
Christopher is a 2x State Qualifier and won the 2017 Jim Amos Award. He was recognized as
the Most Improved Award in 2016 and the Positive Peer Influence in 2014. Christopher had a 4.33 GPA Senior Year.

ABOUT CHRISTOPHER
Birthday: 2/17/99
Nickname: V
Parents: Philip & Carla Viehmann
Siblings: Jacob Charles/ Patrick Magnuson
HS coach’s name(s): Josh Cooper, Bill Kircher, Matt Steinhoff, Cody Orr
Greatest moment in wrestling: Qualifying for Class 4 state
People who have had the greatest influence in your life: All the above coaches and my dad
Favorite athlete: Julio Jones
Favorite entertainer: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 
Favorite food: Grilled chicken 
Favorite book: The Glass Castle
Favorite wrestling move: Fireman's carry
Favorite quote: "It's not about how hard you can hit, but how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward" - Rocky Balboa
Craziest ambition: To travel the world
If I could meet one person: Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson 
I came to Maryville because: The classes they offer and to wrestle 
Best sports advice ever received: Fix what you can control, not what you can't 
Treasured possessions: Maryvile Wrestling plaque
Something people don’t know about me: I was born in Las Vegas
10 years from now: I'd love to be a well-paid physical therapist with a loving family, in our own house.