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From The Mat Talk Podcast Network
Part 1 of Shane Sparks' discussion with current Virginia Tech associate head coach and 2012 Olympian Jared Frayer on Episode 26 of the Go Earn It Podcast.
Remembering Stan Abel
OU Mourns Loss of Stan Abel – University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma Athletics family and wrestling community mourn the loss of Stan Abel, a National Wrestling Hall of Famer and former Oklahoma head coach, who passed away on June 28 at the age of 87.
Kids Nationals
Eight win prestigious Triple Crown Award at Kids Nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa – TheMat.com
Action at the 2024 Kids Nationals has concluded in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as the second and third legs of the coveted Kids Triple Crown came to an exciting end with the completion of freestyle and Greco-Roman.
Jaxsen Bailey completes Triple Crown with three national titles – Connecticut Wrestling Online
Plainville’s Jaxsen Bailey completed a unique Triple Crown on Saturday at the USA Wrestling Kid Nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
The first two days of the 2024 Kids Nationals unfolded with exciting matches, as Greco-Roman action was completed at the ImOn Arena in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
International News
Team USA concluded the U17 Pan American Championships at Pabellón de Balonmano in Santo Domingo with its third 10-for-10 medal performance of the week, claiming six gold medals, a silver medal and three bronze medals in men’s freestyle.
The Canadian team is coming home with 10 medals (two gold, four silver, four bronze) from the 2024 U17 Pan-American Championships, June 27-29 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
It was a historic day for USA Wrestling’s Beach wrestling program on Saturday on Cousteau Beach in this French Riviera town.
Team USA earned two medals in beach wrestling on Sunday at the U17 Pan American Championship held at Coral Costa Caribe Beach Resort in Santo Domingo.
Iranian Wrestling Federation's Women's Camp Raises Questions – Iranwire
Alireza Dabir, the federation's president, has organized a women's wrestling training camp. However, the structure of the camp raises questions about the federation's motives, sources within the Iranian Wrestling Federation revealed to IranWire.
Anshu Malik's shoulder strain raises concerns ahead of Paris Olympics – The Bridge
Anshu Malik, a strong medal contender for India at the Paris Olympics, faces uncertainty due to a shoulder strain during training.
College News
Adaugo Nwachukwu Will Forgo Final College Season To Train With WCAP – FloWrestling
Adaugo Nwachukwu had quite a college wrestling career. Now, that phase is over.
The face of Edinboro University sports for more than 30 years finally will be spotted in its hall of fame.
Women's Collegiate Wrestling News (June 2024) – InterMat
There have been some additional commitments since my last article that will have big impacts on lineups for the coming season.
West Virginia wrestling snags commitment from hometown heavyweight state champion – HailWV
Earlier this week, WVU wrestling snagged a commitment from one of the top talents in the state of West Virginia — and they didn't even have to leave town to find him.
High School News
Fargo Rosters: Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia – TheMat.com
We add the following rosters today: Florida, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. All of these teams have some strong individuals.
Fargo Rosters: Massachusetts, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio – TheMat.com
Starting on June 26, USA Wrestling began publishing the state team rosters for the 2024 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.
In May, high school wrestler J.J. Machnik jumped on the treadmill at a teammate's house for a routine workout — and five minutes later, the 18-year-old went into cardiac arrest.
WPIAL wrestlers boost Pennsylvania to 1st girls junior national duals title | Trib HSSN
North Allegheny’s Leyna Rumpler has been traveling to Tulsa, Okla. for the past four years to compete with wrestlers from around Pennsylvania in the Air Force Special Warfare Junior National Duals.
Former All-American named as Bellarmine High School's new wrestling coach – The Mercury News
Bellarmine has hired Armando Gonzalez Jr. to be its next wrestling coach, the school announced earlier this week.
Jeff Thompson Named National Coach of the Year – Flathead Beacon
Veteran wrestling coach is fourth Flathead High School coach to earn national recognition
Brian Becher Steps Down as Archbold Wrestling Coach After 22 Years – The Village Reporter
After coaching the Archbold wrestling program for 22 years, Brian Becher is stepping down to become the new superintendent for Ayersville Local Schools.
Bishop Ready wrestling coach charged with child sex crimes – Yahoo
A wrestling coach for a Columbus Catholic school appeared in court Friday after being charged with sex crimes against a child.
