VIDEO: Former Cyclones in the Olympics: Jake Varner

AMES, Iowa - The opening ceremonies for the 2012 Olympics in London take place Friday.

This week, Cyclones.tv reporter John Walters visits with Iowa State coaches to talk about four recent or current Cyclones competing in London.

In 2010, under the direction of Head Wrestling Coach Kevin Jackson, Jake Varner capped an outstanding collegiate career with a 31-0 record and his second NCAA championship.  Varner will represent the United States in the 96kg (211.5 pounds) weight division in London.

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