Cesar Alvan

Cesar Alvan
Personal information
Native name
Cesar Alvan
Full nameCesar Bordeaux Rego Alvan
NationalityBrazilian/American
Born (2002-04-09) April 9, 2002 (age 24)
Home townLudlow, Massachusetts, U.S.A
EducationColumbia University
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight74 kg (163 lb)
Sport
SportWrestling
Weight class
79 kg
Events
Freestyle and Folkstyle
ClubNew York City Regional Training Center
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  Brazil
Pan American Championships
Bronze medal – third place2022 Acapulco74 kg
Bronze medal – third place2023 Buenos Aires74 kg
South American Games
Bronze medal – third place2022 Asunción74 kg
Men's collegiate wrestling
Representing Columbia University
NCAA Division I Championships
Bronze medal – third place2026 Cleveland165 lb
Ivy League Championships
Gold medal – first place2026 New York165 lb

Cesar Alvan (born 2002) is a freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes internationally for Brazil at 74 kg and 79 kg.

Background

Alvan has an extensive background in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and holds a purple belt in that discipline. He was also a standout soccer player in high school.

Folkstyle career

High school

During his high school wrestling years, Alvan competed at Northfield Mount Hermon School in the New England prep and national prep championships.

College

In collegiate wrestling, Alvan competed for the Columbia University Lions and is currently a one-time NCAA Division I All–American.

Alvan also won the 2026 Ivy League title at 165 lbs. for Columbia University

In July 2026, Alvan choose to remain at Columbia University as an assistant wrestling coach.

Freestyle career

Alvan has one numerous international medal competing for Brazil. He earned a silver medal at the 2022 South American Games at 74 kg. He won bronze at the 2022 Senior Pan Am Championships and 2023 Senior Pan Am Championships and silver medal at the 2024 U23 Pan Am Championships all at 74 kg.

In September 2026, Alvan signed to compete with Real American Freestyle, at RAF 13 on May 30, 2026, in Miami, Florida.

Personal life

Alvan is a dual citizen of the United States and Brazil.

Freestyle record

References

  1. ↑ "Cesar Alvan - Men's Wrestling - Columbia University Athletics". gocolumbialions.com. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Cesar Alvan Becomes Seventh All-American in Program History - Columbia University Athletics". gocolumbialions.com. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  3. ↑ "Local wrestler fights his way to NCAA National Tournament podium". westernmassnews.com. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  4. ↑ https://ivyleague.com/documents/2026/3/19//2026IVYtoWallPDF_1_.pdf?id=6024
  5. ↑ "Cesar Alvan Named New Assistant Men's Wrestling Coach - Columbia University Athletics". gocolumbialions.com. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Cesar Bordeaux Rego Alvan | United World Wrestling". uww.org. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Cesar Alvan". Real American Freestyle. Retrieved October 31, 2026.