Thomas Gilman: Love Me Or Hate Me

Gilman FloFilm In Photos

Gilman FloFilm In Photos

Thomas Gilman FloFilms documentary. Thomas Gilman: Love Me or Hate Me.

Jul 25, 2017 by Mark Bader
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Thomas GIlman is one of the most interesting wrestlers competing today. The three-time NCAA All-American dominated the field during the college season but hit a bump in the road in the NCAA semifinals.

Gilman, of course, didn't compete in the U.S. Open but was able to secure a spot at the World Team Trials by winning the Last Chance Qualifier and then pulling off the unthinkable, beating three NCAA champions and a runner-up before taking out former teammate and two-time world team member Tony Ramos in two straight matches to make the world team.

Recently, FloWrestling visited Iowa City, Iowa, to get to know "Gilman The Villain" a little better.

What we learned is that most people only know half of Thomas Gilman. They know the guy who they see on the mat and in post-match interviews. They know Gilman as an intense competitor who has no filter and says what he thinks.

People's minds will be blown when they get a full view of Gilman and find out that he is more than just a tough guy.

Check out these photos from the shoot:

On The Hot Seat

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We put Gilman on the hot seat and asked him everything we ever wanted to know.

Ride On

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Gilman enjoys riding to and from practice on his beach cruiser.

Preparing For Practice

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Thomas sits on the mats before a workout at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Carver Hawkeye Arena

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The Iowa Hawkeyes and the Hawkeye Wrestling Club work out on the floor at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Fireman's Carry?

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Gilman hits a modified fireman's carry during practice.

With Coach Tom Brands

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Thomas alongside Iowa head coach Tom Brands during a workout.

Coffee Time

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Gilman loves hanging out at local coffee shops in Iowa City.

Look At My Car

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Gilman points at his car parked on the street downtown.


Gilman's Car

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Much like Gilman himself, the car is rough and tough.

Walk The Dog

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Gilman enjoying taking the dog for a walk in the pedestrian mall downtown.

Gilman The Intellect

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Along with being tough on the mat, Gilman loves to read about history and war. He is also currently teaching himself to speak Russian.

TERRY

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Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands talks about recruiting and coaching Gilman.

The Wild Man

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Training partner Daniel Dennis, a 2016 Olympian, weighs in on Gilman.

Thomas Gilman

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There is no act. He puts on no front, and he doesn't say things to get people worked up. He simply says what he thinks.

Get to know the real Thomas Gilman in "Thomas Gilman: Love Me Or Hate Me."

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