Adirondack Bank is proud to announce the sponsorship of American mixed martial artist and wrestler Matt Hamill. Hamill, who was born deaf, is a 2000 wrestling Olympian. He has a gold medal in Greco-Roman Wrestling and a gold medal in Freestyle Wrestling from the 1998 Pan Am Game in Cuba. Matt has a mixed martial arts record of 12-5. He was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 3 reality television show, training under former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Tito Ortiz in the 205-pound weight class.
Matt graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology in Rochester where he was a three-time NCAA Division III National Champion in wrestling, a three-time All-American, a three-time New York State Champion, and a three-time RIT Invitational Champion. His career record at RIT was 111-3, and he holds the all-time RIT record for more tournament wins with 71.
Bank officials and Matt are excited about the newly formed sponsorship.
“Matt’s success originates from his hard work, perseverance, and dedication, both in life and as an athlete. He is well-known amongst the local community and Adirondack Bank is so happy to be sponsoring such a remarkable athlete,” said Rob Clark, Adirondack Bank’s Executive Vice President.