Cael Rahnavardi: Wrestling beyond the mat

Cael Rahnavardi: Wrestling beyond the mat

Before the sun rises, Cael Rahnavardi is on his way to the weight room. Hours later, he’s on the mat, drilling techniques, perfecting his form, and pushing himself to improve. It’s a routine that has shaped him for nearly two decades and continues to define his time at the University of Northern Iowa.  Rahnavardi, a Cedar Falls native, grew up immersed in wrestling. His father coached at West High in Waterloo, Iowa, and at the age of four, he at…