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Wrestling Adds Vinson, Russell To Coaching Staff – Cornell University Athletics

The Cornell wrestling program has solidified its coaching staff under new head coach Mike Grey '11 with the addition of former Big Red assistant Donnie Vinson as associate head coach and two-time NCAA champion Kellen Russell as an assistant.

5PM49: Robby Smith on coaching, fatherhood and mentors | Mat Talk Podcast Network

Multi-time World Team member and 2016 Olympian Robby Smith joins the show to discuss retirement, the legacy of Mark Halvorson, and becoming the head assistant coach at the place where it all began, the Community Youth Center in Concord, California.

I-35's Cody Swim on Potentially Dangerous | Rokfin

I-35's Cody Swim on Potentially Dangerous

Can This Ohio Roster Finish Top 3 Like They Did Last Fargo? – FloWrestling

Ohio is bringing 6 nationally ranked guys to Fargo, including 2019 double champ Seth Shumate, but their teams will be have depth with unranked guys as well.

Oaks Sign Transfer Christopher Gaxiola out of Fresno State | Menlo College Athletics Athletics

The Oaks have already announced the signing of two transfers for the 2021-22 season in the forms of Antonio DaCosta and Dwayne Guerrero, and now add a third with the signing of Fresno State transfer Christopher Gaxiola.

Olympics: I'll definitely win gold in Tokyo, says Adekuoroye – The Cable

Odunayo Adekuoroye, Nigerian wrestler, says she will “definitely” win a historic gold medal for the country at the Tokyo Olympics later this month.

Underwood's Porter in midst of big summer, preparing for Fargo | Sports | kmaland.com

Underwood rising junior Gable Porter is hoping to make a big summer even bigger later this month.

Port Clinton's Cadence Wallace ready to wrestle at USA Junior Nationals | Sandusky Register The rising junior pushes herself on the mat and in the classroom while helping out at home.

Until recently, Cadence Wallace had no choice but to wrestle with the boys. And when she first started, in her own words, she “got (her) butt kicked a little bit.”

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian – Sonam Malik, Wrestling

Sonam Malik came into light when a youngster was able to beat Rio Olympic bronze medallists Sakshi Malik, twice.

Spencer Lee Is Capitalizing on NIL, But He Just Wants World & Olympic Gold | Podcast Episodes | Baschamania

Like many other college athletes, 3x NCAA Champion and 3x Cadet/Junior World Champion has officially started capitalizing on his Name, Image and Likeness.

Fargo Rosters: Arizona, Kentucky, Wisconsin – TheMat.com

Starting on July 1, USA Wrestling will start publishing the state team rosters for the 2021 USMC Junior and 16U Nationals set for Fargo, N.D. State teams will be posted whenever a final roster has been submitted and confirmed with the state association.

U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up Kylie Welker registered to compete in Fargo in Junior Girls division – TheMat.com

Kylie Welker of Wisconsin, the high school junior who reached the finals of the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in April, is listed on the Wisconsin roster for the USMC Junior Nationals in Fargo, N.D., which begins late next week.

Kameron Frame Named College Male Athlete of the Year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission – Newman University Athletics

Newman Wrestler Kameron Frame named College Male Athlete of the Year by the Greater Wichita Area Sports Commission.

InterMat Wrestling – SoCon Report with Rachel Gallardo (7/6/2021)

Our SoCon correspondent Rachel Gallardo is back to talk about a variety of topics. First and foremost, is an update on the Bellarmine head coaching search. Could the Knights be close to a hire? Also, plenty of information about coaching vacancies in the conference and camps/fundraisers.

Wrestling's Jason Borrelli Named Dan Gable Coach of the Year by WIN Magazine – American University

Jason Borrelli, the first-year head coach of American University wrestling, has been honored by WIN Magazine as the 2021 Dan Gable Coach of the Year. Borrelli earned the award for his work at Stanford University during the 2020-21 season, which included coaching national champion Shane Griffith and helping save the program from getting cut.

Miami-Born Army Specialist Representing Team USA in Greco-Roman Wrestling – NBC 6 South Florida

If you don't know about Greco-Roman Wrestling, you will after meeting Alejandro Sancho. The athlete not only qualified for the Tokyo Olympics in the sport, but he's also a specialist in the U.S. Army.

Union County wrestler heads to Naval Academy – 14News

Union County High School wrestling star Payne Carr entered the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland to begin basic training.

How This Olympian, Five-Time Senior World Champion Is Breaking The Stigma On Female Wrestling – Forbes

U.S. Olympic wrestler and five-time senior world champion, Adeline Gray, serves as a role model for the next generation of female wrestlers and embraces sports psychology as a way to prepare for the games mentally.

Punjab's glorious wrestling tradition is alive and well – in Canada – ESPN

In May this year, in Vancouver, British Columbia, retired sawmill worker Balbir Singh Dhesi came across a news article from his home country of India.

Canada's Amar Dhesi comes to Newark to be ready for Showtime in Tokyo – Newark Advocate

Nick Showman’s initial evaluation of any athlete that walks through his doors at Showtime Strength and Performance never changes.

Tokyo Olympics: Know Your Olympian – Deepak Punia, Wrestling

22-year-old Deepak Punia is the youngster to look out for this Olympics as this wrestler is full of surprises.

InterMat Wrestling – Fargo Junior Champs from the Last Ten Years

We are just over a week from the Junior and 16U National Championships, otherwise simply known as “Fargo”. Before we get into any previews for the 2021 action, take a look at the Junior national champions from the last ten tournaments. Of course, there was no tournament in 2020.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame to “Celebrate Wrestling in the Olympics” in July and August – TheMat.com

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum announced that it will “Celebrate Wrestling in the Olympics” throughout July and August by emphasizing Olympians and their achievements.

#248 Alec Pantaleo – 3x All American for Michigan | Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast

Alec Pantaleo is a 3x All American for the University of Michigan and has been lighting up the freestyle scene this summer. He just won the Poland Open and will be gunning for his first Senior World Team this fall. In college, Alec was coached by Josh Churella, Sean Bormet and now the great Sergei Beloglazov at the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club. Connect with Alec on Instagram and Twitter: @alecpantaleo.

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