Jesuit Dallas Athletics

Tristan James (TJ) Hansen was one of the most decorated athletes in the history of the Jesuit Dallas wrestling program. Graduating as the School record holder for takedowns in a career, Hansen was recognized as the area’s top wrestler by the Dallas Morning News following his senior campaign after placing in the top 10 at the Prep All-American national championships

A three-time state champion in Texas (1999-2001), Hansen was selected three-times for All-State (1999-2001) and All-American (1998-2001) honors. Under the guidance of Head Coach Frank Holleran, Hansen helped lead the Rangers to the TCIL State Championship in 2001.

Among his honors, Hansen was named Intermat Honorable Mention All-American in 2001, First Team All-Area twice (2000-01) and Second Team All-Area in 1999. Hansen was also selected as the team's Most Outstanding Wrestler (1998-99) and Most Valuable Wrestler (1999-2000, 2000-01).

Following his outstanding prep career, Hansen was a three-time lettermen for the University of Missouri Tigers, where he was a part of a top 10 Division I program. Hansen made his first collegiate start at 174 pounds against Sam Temko of Cal-Poly on Jan. 4, 2004, winning an 11-4 decision. He was a Lathrop and Gage Student Athlete of the Week recipient in 2005 and earned a spot on the Big 12 Commissioner’s Honor Roll five out of eight semesters.