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Gophers wrestling star Gable Steveson won't return to college – FOX9
Former Gophers wrestling star Gable Steveson announced Tuesday night he won't return to college after speculation the former University of Minnesota star could make a comeback to the college ranks.
Bloodround #428 with Oklahoma head coach Roger Kish | Mat Talk Podcast Network
This week we talk through some of the Budapest results from a couple weeks back, and quick talk of Fargo. Then we speak with Roger Kish – Head Coach at Oklahoma.
Wrestling is a sport full of nuances. Few places is that more evident than with the classic style – Greco-Roman – where actions below the waist are prohibited. It can create some interesting outcomes in a sport that seems focused on the leg grabbers. That being said, here are some of the things that came out of Fargo at the 2023 USMC Junior & 16U Greco-Roman National Championships at the Fargodome on the campus of North Dakota State University.
2023 Fargo Fun Facts – International – Intermat
Fargo has come and gone! This tournament was unlike any other previous edition of the 16U/Junior National Championships as we saw a handful of teams either win their first titles or break notable streaks to claim their championships.
New Rankings: Fargo Fallout | MatScouts
One of the biggest ranking shifts of the year. And obviously, with so many results and two separate divisions there are a lot of moving parts.
Sierra Chiesa dominates Fargo, but has a bigger goal in mind | PA Power Wrestling
In the span of just a few days, Chiesa went from telling herself she'd try her best with zero expectations to nearly pitching a tournament shutout to win a Fargo 16U title.
After the women’s freestyle and men’s freestyle competition, Illinois trailed Pennsylvania by 151 points in the #Fargo2023 combined team standings.
Six Schools Whose Recruits Stood Out in Fargo – International – Intermat
We’ll close out our 2023 Fargo-related content by looking at some of the schools whose recruiting shined the brightest in the FargoDome.
Elijah Penton’s hard work pays off with state title and more — Kabra Wrestling
Elijah Penton does not like laziness.
Six Senior National team members highlight group to compete at Poland Open, July 26-30 – TheMat.com
Six Senior National team members and two U23 World team members highlight a strong group of athletes that are set to compete at the Ziolkowski, Pytlasinski, Poland Open this week. The United States will participate in Women’s freestyle and Men’s freestyle in the four-day event.
Miess, Medlin, & Four World Team Members Earn Fargo Titles – Five Point Move
The annual summer blowout for domestic age-group Greco-Roman wrestling concluded on Saturday featuring a long list of first-time champions that was highlighted by the performances of four young men who will soon be looking to earn World hardware (two of whom for a second straight year).
The United States will look to kick off the 2023 U17 World Championships in Istanbul, Turkey next week with a strong performance in Greco-Roman, the first discipline to hit the mat from July 31 – August 2.
Hall-of-Fame coach Albert Pardo finds himself back in coaching — Kabra Wrestling
Being a wrestling coach was never part of the plan for new Miami Southridge head coach Albert Pardo.
EIWA Podcast (July 2023): Featuring Jordan Leen – EIWA – Intermat
Jordan Leen just passed the one-year anniversary of his hiring by Brown as the school’s head coach. After Fargo, Leen spoke with Austin Sommer about building at Brown, the first year as head coach and competing in the Ivy League. Leen also touches on the structure of the 2023-24 schedule, new staffing changes and a unique opportunity to work with Brown wrestling.
The combined USMC Junior and 16U Nationals, hosted in the FargoDome in Fargo, N.D., is recognized as the largest wrestling tournament in the world.
Delaware State Hosting Free All-Girls Wrestling Clinic – FloWrestling
Delaware State University in collaboration with the Historically Black Colleges and Universities Wrestling Initiative (HBCUW), Wrestle Like a Girl (WLAG), the Black Wrestling Association (BWA), and Division I Women's Wrestling (D1WW), announces it will host an All Girls Wrestling Clinic next month.
OSU Wrestling Announces Staff Updates – Owrestle
Oklahoma State wrestling coach John Smith announced today the promotion of Tyler Caldwell and Gary Wayne Harding to the roles of assistant coach and recruiting coordinator, respectively.
Ohio State Coach Tore ACL During Wild Victory Celebration – FloWrestling
It was pandemonium when Ohio State's Tommy Rowlands secured an improbable fall during the semifinals of the 2002 National Duals.
Clothier Promoted to Full-Time Assistant Coach – University at Buffalo
University at Buffalo wrestling head coach John Stutzman has announced the promotion of Alan Clothier to full-time assistant coach after spending last season as a volunteer assistant. Stutzman has also announced that former Bull Ben Freeman has joined the staff as a volunteer assistant.
Failed at Fargo? – Wrestling Mindset
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks about the aftermath of Fargo and your next steps going forward. He talks about prepping for next year now, the importance of putting your mindset on paper to have a clear visual, and how you can take your game to the next level.
