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2024 Tribute & Induction: Coleman Scott, Distinguished Member | Mat Talk Podcast Network
The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2024 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Coleman Scott.
Bloodround #471: Recapping the Games and what’s been in the news | Mat Talk Podcast Network
We're back! After some timing conflicts over the last couple of weeks, Tommy and Kevin are back on the mics. We review the Olympic results, talk through some of the movement over the last weeks, and discuss Burroughs coming back for the Non-Olympic weight Trials in Omaha!
U17 World Championships – Amman, Jordan
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U17 Worlds: Dashdamirov repeats; Iran wins Greco team title – United World Wrestling
Azerbaijan may have found its new wonderkid. Turan DASHDAMIROV (AZE) is gradually turning out to be the wrestler to beat in age-group competitions. A two-time U17 European champion, Dashdamirov is now a two-time U17 world champion as he won the gold medal at 51kg in Amman on Wednesday.
Shkarin upgrades silver to gold; Iran wins 2 at U17 Worlds – United World Wrestling
Mikhail SHKARIN (AIN) has lost only one bout in his international. The loss in the U17 World Championships final at 80kg last year was so devasting for Shkarin that he made his goal to win the gold medal this year. He doubled his training time, watched videos of his bouts repeatedly and came to Amman with a mindset of a winner.
Jayden Raney wins gold at U17 Greco-Roman World Championships in Amman, Jordan – TheMat.com
The United States picked up its first medal of the U17 World Championships in Greco-Roman on Tuesday, and it’s golden.
Jordan Raney won a bronze medal at 60 kg, the top U.S. performance on Wednesday, as Greco-Roman concluded at the U17 World Championships.
WORLD BRONZE FOR RANEY, JETER PLACES 5TH – Five Point Move
One day after his twin brother locked up gold, Jordyn Raney (60 kg, KY/IRTC) came away with bronze, which means that the United States will depart from this latest running of the Cadet Worlds with two medalists.
Jayden Raney Wins U17 World Title in Greco-Roman – InterMat
Let’s go back to the year 2022. It had been five years since an American had won a U17 world title in Greco-Roman. Later that year, Joel Adams would snap that streak with his gold medal at 65 kg.
JAYDEN RANEY U17 WORLD CHAMP – Five Point Move
After a successful run through the semifinal round on Monday, Jayden Raney (55 kg, KY/IRTC) closed the deal on Tuesday to become the United States’ third U17 World Champion in three years.
U.S. women’s freestylers receive draws for U17 World Championships in Jordan – TheMat.com
The U.S. wrestlers competing in the women’s freestyle division at the 2024 U17 World Championships have received their draws.
Division I College News
Years of Hire for Every Current DI Head Coach (2024 Version) – InterMat
We're almost through August and we currently have no head coaching openings at the DI level after Bloomsburg's job was filled last week. Barring an unforeseen situation leading to a vacancy, there will be no further head coaching changes during the 2024 offseason.
Recruiting Update (8/21/2024) – InterMat
Did you think that just because classes may start at many schools around the country recruiting news regarding wrestlers in the Class of 2024 has finished? Think again.
The Pitt Bond of Brotherhood – Pitt Panthers #H2P
Matt (A&S ’13) and Tyler (BUS ’15) Wilps are separated by the entire country, divided by time and by lives that have professionally gone in remarkably different directions.
Never Too Early Lineup Look: Campbell – InterMat
We’re now going down south to the SoCon to check out one of the perennial conference favorites Campbell. The Camels are led by Scotti Sentes who is heading into his fifth seed as head coach.
Wrestling Announces 2024-2025 Schedule – Ohio University
Ohio Wrestling has released its schedule for the 2024-25 season, Head Coach Joel Greenlee announced today (August 21). All times listed are Eastern Time (EST).
Examining Some NCAA Wrestling Bests – The Mangled Ear
There’s something about lists.
Wrestling Adds Five-Time All-American Labriola to Staff – Rutgers University Athletics
Rutgers wrestling head coach Scott Goodale announced the addition of former collegiate standout Mikey Labriola as an assistant coach ahead of the 2024-25 season. Labriola, a five-time All-American and 2023 national runner up at Nebraska, was most recently a member of the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club Regional Training Center prior to his appointment “On the Banks.”
Attao Readies for U20 World Championships – Oregon State University Athletics
Without even competing on the mat for the Beavers yet in his career, Aden Attao is quickly making a name for himself for Oregon State wrestling.
Bloomsburg Athletics Hall of Fame Class Announced – Bloomsburg Athletics
The members of the 2024 Hall of Fame Class are Jen Bryan '03, (Women's Basketball), Nicole Hartranft '04 (Field Hockey), Christine Krebs '01 (Women's Soccer '01), Pete Rinella '95 (Wrestling), and Vanessa Sterner '02 (Softball).
Former Oklahoma State wrestler Nick Piccininni could be a win away from a UFC contract.
Bison Wrestling Adds Daugherty – NDSU
North Dakota State wrestling and head coach Obenson Blanc have announced the addition of transfer Tristan Daugherty to the 2024 signee class on Monday.
Fantasy College Wrestling – 2024 Season Top-20 (149 lbs) – InterMat
The data has been processed, the charts have been reviewed, and the evaluations are complete. The 2024 breakdown of the Top Fantasy Wrestlers of the 2024 season is here to help you start your 2025 season research.
Small College News
Shade adds Prough to coaching staff – King University
King University men's wrestling head coach Blaze Shade has hired Jared Prough to join his staff as an assistant coach.
Patrick Announces 2024 Wrestling Recruiting Class – Southeastern University Athletics
Head Coach Travis Patrick has announced the addition of 16 new wrestlers to the Fire Wrestling 2024 recruiting class.
Women's Wrestling Adds Amanda Prough to Staff – Lindenwood University Athletics
Lindenwood women's wrestling head coach Frank Yattoni announced the addition of Amanda Prough to his staff. She will serve as an assistant coach.
Iowa Western Announces Wrestling Restructure – Iowa Western Athletics
With the departure of former Director of Wrestling Josh Watts so close to the start of the 2024-25 school year, Iowa Western has decided to split the men's and women's wrestling programs instead of replacing the Director of Wrestling position.
International News
FloSports and USA Wrestling extend exclusive Media Partnership – USA Wrestling
FloSports and USA Wrestling are building on a decade’s long partnership with a four-year worldwide media rights extension.
Burroughs to Enter 2024 World Team Trials – InterMat
Omaha just got even better! This morning, seven-time World/Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs made an Instagram post that read “Can’t let you guys have all the fun without me. See you in Omaha.” The post was made in conjunction with a handful of pictures of him training.
Wrestle Like A Girl (WLAG) names the USA Women’s Wrestling Olympic team recipients of the 2024 Courage Award for their performances in Paris. The Afsoon Courage Award honors Afsoon Roshanzamir Johnston and celebrates athletes who must use immense personal courage to be able to participate or compete in sports, who stand up for what is right and do what is right rather than what is easy.
When Will U.S. Women's Freestyle Team Overtake The World? – FloWrestling
Terry Steiner says a U.S. women's freestyle takeover is imminent. Here is what needs to happen for it to be a reality.
2024 Olympics: 74 kg Men's Freestyle Results and Notes – InterMat
The 2024 Olympic Games came to an end last 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.
2024 Olympics: 86 kg Men's Freestyle Results and Notes – InterMat
The 2024 Olympic Games came to an end last 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.
2024 Olympics: 57 kg Women's Freestyle Results and Notes – InterMat
The 2024 Olympic Games came to an end last 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.
2024 Paris Olympics Men's Freestyle Wrestling By The Numbers – FloWrestling
A deep dive into the results of the men's freestyle brackets at the 2024 Paris Summer Games.
Next for Darian Cruz: Raising family, possibly another Olympics wrestling run – Lehigh Valley News
Darian Cruz is wrestling with the future.
Cuban Wrestler Yowlys Bonne: “Our Great Legacy Will Disappear” (INTERVIEW) – Cuba Headlines
One of the most prominent figures in Cuban wrestling is Yowlys Bonne from Guantánamo, a world champion and medalist in significant events. At 40, Yowlys resides in the United States, carving out a new path.
High School News
More than eight million participants competed in high school sports in the 2023-24 school year – an all-time record and the first time ever that total participation has exceeded the eight-million mark.
Nurturing the passion and potential of a young wrestler often begins with “planting the seed” of inspiration. Exposing them to remarkable role models and high-level wrestling events can be a transformative experience
Jax Forrest & Seth Mendoza Set For Rematch At Who's Number One – FloWrestling
Jax Forrest and Seth Mendoza are set for a rematch at Who's Number One in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
Who will be this year's top freshmen? – Owrestle
Do you know a freshman who’s poised to make an impact this wrestling season? We’re on the hunt for the next big names—those who will dominate from day one and those who might surprise us all.
Slidell is restarting its wrestling program after a 15-year hiatus – NOLA.com
The start of the high school wrestling season is more than two months away, but there's a buzz about the sport at Slidell High.
Burrell hires former assistant Steve Ansani as head wrestling coach | Trib HSSN
Steve Ansani was approved Tuesday as Burrell’s new wrestling coach by the school board.
Belle Vernon’s Brown commits to Pitt for wrestling – Observer-Reporter
It has been one heck of a summer for Elijah Brown.
Podcasts and Video
Donny Pritzlaff | The Bader Show (Ep. 417) – Flowrestling
Donny Pritzlaff was named head coach at Columbia University. He joins the show to talk about a college wrestling rivalry, his past coaching career and the future for him and Columbia wrestling.
Roger Chandler Excited to Work with a Young MSU Team – InterMat
Michigan State head coach Roger Chandler sits down with Kevin Claunch to discuss the upcoming season for the Spartans. Chandler goes in detail throughout the potential MSU lineup and gives some inside information on the contenders at each weight – the Spartans will be very young in 2024-25.
FRL 1,053 – Jordan Burroughs is BACK! – FloWrestling
JD, CP, and Spey discuss the breaking Jordan Burroughs news and continue their Olympic conversation.
TFW LIVE: Raney Bros, Buchanan, and RBY | MatScouts
TFW LIVE: Raney Bros, Buchanan, and RBY
Ep. 080 – Zach Even-Esh by Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal
Ep. 080 – Zach Even-EshIn episode 080 of the Athletor Podcast, we feature Zach Even-Esh, the OG strength coach and founder of Underground Strength Gym. Zach shares his origin story, revealing how his passion for sports performance training began and evolved over the years.
Quantum Biology Science Used by Kyle Dake w/ Dr. Jack Kruse – Wrestling Mindset
This week, Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti sits down with Neurosurgeon and CEO of Optimized Life, Dr.Jack Kruse
