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U17 World Championships – Amman, Jordan
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Team USA's Rosters For 2024 U17 World Wrestling Championships – FloWrestling
Take a look at who will be representing Team USA at the 2024 U17 World Championships.
More from Paris 2024
As U.S. wrestler Kennedy Blades prepared for her semifinal match at the Paris Olympics, the Chicago native received a series of affirming text messages.
‘Lion' king Kiyooka and Kagami underline Japan's mat mastery in Paris – Reuters
Wrestling powerhouse Japan bagged two freestyle golds through Kotaro Kiyooka and Yuka Kagami on the final day at the Paris Olympics on Sunday to boost their bumper harvest at the Champ de Mars Arena.
Chicago’s Kennedy Blades won a silver medal Sunday to finish a remarkable Olympic debut and usher in a new era of U.S. wrestling.
Former Ohio State Star Wrestler's Impressive Olympic Medal Run Ends – Sports Illustrated
After losing in the bronze-medal match in Paris, Kyle Snyder will not win a third Olympic medal. The former Ohio State Buckeyes star previously won gold in Rio and silver in Tokyo.
CAS dismisses Indian wrestler Phogat's appeal against disqualification – Reuters
The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's appeal against disqualification from the Paris Olympics after she failed to make weight for her women's 50kg freestyle final last week.
Thousands of supporters gathered outside the IGI Airport, showing immense solidarity with Vinesh Phogat.
Olympic disqualification of gold medal hopeful exposes ‘dark side' of women's wrestling – USA Today
Vinesh Phogat of India, who was set to compete in gold-medal match, was disqualified after not making weight.
India regrets CAS decision to uphold Olympic wrestler's disqualification – Inside The Games
Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg wrestling event on August 7 for exceeding the weight limit by 100 grams during the weigh-in before the gold medal bout, and was placed last in the standings with no chance of winning a medal.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat was declared ineligible and knocked off the podium after failing to make weight by a few ounces, a stunning result with sizable implications.
U.S. Wrestler Amit Elor Wins First Olympic Gold of Promising Career – SI.com
The 20-year-old just might be the most dominant Olympian in Paris after she stormed through the bracket and extended her undefeated streak, which dates back to 2019.
Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat's DQ led to a chaotic day of unexpected twists and a bittersweet victory for USA's Sarah Hildebrandt
USA wrestler wins gold amid weight controversy – ESPN
The most unusual day of Sarah Hildebrandt's wrestling career ended with her earning an Olympic gold medal.
Olympics 2024 underway in Paris will soon be drawing to a close. This edition of the games has inadvertently put the spotlight on tense weight watching
Egypt’s Olympic committee says Tokyo bronze medal-winning wrestler Mohamed Ibrahim El-Sayed will be investigated by the sport’s governing body for an alleged groping incident in Paris.
2024 Olympics: 57 kg Men's Freestyle Results and Notes – InterMat
The 2024 Olympic Games came to an end on Sunday. Since there was so much action going on for the last week you're sure to have missed something along the way. We'll go through each weight class and have a wrap-up for each, which includes results and some notable facts related to the weight.
More International News
FloSports Plans to ‘Carry That Flame Forward’ After Olympics – Sportico
That year-round coverage is a point of pride for Travis Shives, FloSports’ vice president, who emphasized that one of the company’s advantages over larger media outfits is that it can spend more time covering Olympic sports on a regular basis as opposed to trying to carve out coverage space for those games next to those tied to multibillion dollar commitments to other professional leagues.
USA With Three Silvers & Two Bronze in Lithuania – Five Point Move
After Max Black (60 kg, NMU/NTS) walked away with silver on Saturday, the United States entered action at the Druskinikai U23 tournament on Sunday with the possibility of adding two golds and a bronze to their tally. The gold medals did not happen, though the Americans certainly competed well and do have solid hardware to show for it.
Perez, Melelashvili in finals, U.S. concludes action on day one at Druskininkai Cup – TheMat.com
Seven Greco-Roman athletes competed on day one of the Druskininkai Cup in Druskininkai, Lithuania, on Saturday. Two athletes reached the finals in Robert Perez and Beka Melelashvili, while Jonathan Gurule will wrestle for bronze on Sunday.
USA with 2 Finalists at Druskinikai Cup in LTU – Five Point Move
Robert Perez III (67 kg, NYAC) and Beka Melelashvili (82 kg, NYAC) will both compete for gold tomorrow while Jonathan Gurule (63 kg, NYAC/NTS) is set to battle for bronze at the 2024 Druskinikai Cup in Lithuania.
Age-Group champions crowned at U.S. Beach Nationals in Huntington Beach, Calif. – TheMat.com
In the 18-year history of U.S. Beach National Wrestling Championships being held by USA Wrestling, for the first time the annual national championships has been held on the West Coast.
There was high level Senior-level wrestling at the 2024 U.S. Beach National Championships on Saturday alongside the Pacific Ocean.
Yagla satisfied with wrestling career despite losing opportunity at gold in 1980 – KWWL
More than four decades later Chuck Yagla is still proud of his time as a member of the 1980 U.S. Olympic team.
This N.J. wrestler conquered the world 40 years ago. Now his legacy is getting new looks – NJ.com
Bruce Baumgartner, president of USA Wrestling, and an Olympic medalist, speaks at the event. Girls' wrestling champions are honored at the state Capitol.
Meet Senegal's Olympic female wrestler working to give girls a chance at gold – Associated Press
An Olympic and wrestling champion in Senegal has returned to her home village to train her country's next generation of female wrestlers.
College News
Iowa wrestling coach pulls double duty at the Olympics, Iowa State Fair – KCCI
Ryan Morningstar, the assistant wrestling coach at the University of Iowa, leads a bit of a double life. While his primary role involves mentoring athletes, including Spencer Lee, who recently wrestled in the Olympics, Morningstar also sells show pigs to 4H and FFA students, coaching them on preparing their pigs for the Iowa State Fair.
Bravo-Young just finished competing in the Paris Olympics.
Amid tough cancer battle, UPJ wrestling coach Pat Pecora set to exit hospital – Tribune-Democrat
Facing the toughest battle of his life, Pat Pecora is relying on the lessons that he has preached to his Pitt-Johnstown wrestlers over the past 48 years.
New Men's Wrestling Staff Announced – Missouri Valley Athletics
The Missouri Valley College athletic department announces the coaching staff for the 2024-25 men's wrestling season. The staff features a new head coach, two full-time assistant coaches and four former All-Americans and individual National champions.
Wilkes to debut women’s wrestling program starting in 2025 – Times Leader
The Wilkes athletic department will add women’s wrestling to its list of varsity intercollegiate sports, starting in the 2025-26 season.
High School News
N.J. wrestling state runner-up announces transfer to St. Joseph (Mont.) – NJ.com
For the second offseason in a row, St. Joseph (Mont.) has added a major transfer from a fellow Non-Public program.Rising senior and 2023 state finalist Anthony Harris has announced on Instagram that he will wrestle for the Green Knights this winter.
Aptos hires alum Johnny Velez to lead wrestling program – The Pajaronian
Aptos High last week announced that Johnny Velez was named the new head coach for both the boys’ and girls’ wrestling teams.
Norwin coach leads title-winning U.S. effort at Fargo nationals , Trib HSSN
Kyle Martin doesn’t make the annual trek to Fargo, N.D. for the scenery, the Badlands or props from a movie with the town’s namesake.
WPIAL wrestling notebook: Hempfield looking for new coach | Trib HSSN
Hempfield is in the process of interviewing for a new wrestling coach.
NSM starts wrestling program – JC Sentinel
The North Sand Mountain High School athletics has added a new sport to its list of AHSAA athletics.
Beachwood to name wrestling room after longtime coach Domenick Iammarino – Chagrin Valley Conference
Throughout the past 59, soon to be 60 years, Domenick Iammarino has served as a wrestling coach in some capacity.
St. Mary's Ryken Names Austin Kraisser Head Wrestling Coach – The BayNet
St. Mary’s Ryken (SMR) is pleased to announce that Austin Kraisser has been hired as the Head Wrestling Coach.
Former Ben Davis, Cascade high school wrestling coach arrested for child seduction – Indy Star
A former Ben Davis and Cascade high school wrestling coach and substitute teacher has been arrested on accusations of having sex with a 17-year-old Cascade cheerleader in 2022, during which he allegedly told her, “Can't you just be 18 already?”
MMA News & Podcasts
Standout wrestler Jordan Oliver shows off striking game en route to decision win – PFL
Jordan Oliver was a standout wrestler in Pennsylvania, finishing his high school career with a record of 175-5 and winning three state titles.
Jordan Oliver’s unmatched competitive mindset set him apart as a wrestler.
Michigan Head Coach Sean Bormet Interview – BEG Wrestling
We sat down with Michigan Head Wrestling Coach Sean Bormet to discuss the state of college wrestling, Olympics recap & more!
