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Bloodround #470 with Jason Bryant | Mat Talk Podcast Network
This week Tommy and Kevin are joined by the incomparable Jason Bryant. We talk a little bit of everything under the son. Fargo, being old, being bald, connections through the years in the sport.
Part 2 of Shane Sparks' discussion with four-time All-American, NCAA champion and 2003 Dan Hodge Trophy Winner Eric Larkin on Episode 30 of the Go Earn It Podcast.
MatStats takes on the new rule change for Takedowns in collegiate wrestling. We do our normal statistical analysis of how the new rule has affected our sport. The gang shoots deep into the Men’s NCAA D1 & D2 Championships to see what results we can find. It is such an important topic that we are doing a two-part series.
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Paris 2024: Day -2 – Keep The Flame Alive: The Olympics & Paralympics Fan Podcast
Even though the cauldron isn’t lit, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have begun! We’ve got pre-Opening Ceremonies action.
Paris 2024 Day -1 – Keep The Flame Alive: The Olympics & Paralympics Fan Podcast
It’s Day -1 of the Paris 2024 Olympics, and one tournament is nearly over! More sports join in on the action, and we’ve got results.
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Podcast and Videos
The Olympic Dream Series: Kyle Dake – USA Wrestling
Every four years, we find out who will represent Team USA for the Olympic Games. These Olympians have dedicated their entire lives towards this dream. Hear from Kyle Dake on what his Olympic journey has been like starting from the very beginning and what struggles he has gone through to get to the Olympic Games. Dake will be taking the Olympic mat on August 9th, streamed live on Peacock & USA Network
The Olympic Dream Series: Aaron Brooks – USA Wrestling
Every four years, we find out who will represent Team USA for the Olympic Games. These Olympians have dedicated their entire lives towards this dream. Hear from Aaron Brooks on what his Olympic journey has been like starting from the very beginning and what struggles he has gone through to get to the Olympic Games. Brooks will be taking the Olympic mat on August 8th, streamed live on Peacock & USA Network
FRL 1048 – Can Kyle Snyder Reverse Last Year's Loss? – FloWrestling
The FRL crew does a deep dive into the 97kg Olympic bracket.
News and Features
Olympic wrestler Kyle Snyder keeps Michigan-OSU rivalry fire stoked with Adam Coon – USA Today
When it comes to the Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry, Olympic wrestler and former Wolverine Adam Coon certainly holds bragging rights over his Team USA teammate, Kyle Snyder, who attended Ohio State.
Maryland wrestler aims to be the greatest of all time – NBC Washington
Aaron Brooks, a standout wrestler from Hagerstown, Maryland, is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris. According to this family, Brooks is likely the first Olympian ever from his hometown.
Lehigh Experience Has Cruz Ready To Shine In Paris – Lehigh University Athletics
In two weeks, Darian Cruz '18 will compete on the world's biggest stage. His time at Lehigh has prepared him well for this moment. The 2017 NCAA Champion and three-time All-American will represent Puerto Rico at the Paris Olympics, which begin this weekend.
2024 Olympic Preview: 53 kg Women's Freestyle – InterMat
It’s late July which means the 2024 Olympic Games are right around the corner. Over the next two weeks, InterMat will bring you individual weight class previews for each of the 18 weights contested at the Olympic Games.
2024 Olympic Preview: 67 kg Men's Greco-Roman – InterMat
It’s late July which means the 2024 Olympic Games are right around the corner. Over the next two weeks, InterMat will bring you individual weight class previews for each of the 18 weights contested at the Olympic Games.
Paris 2024 Day 4 Wrestling Preview: FS 57kg and 86kg; WW 57kg – United World Wrestling
After the Tokyo Olympics high, a possible David TAYLOR (USA) vs Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) bout was the most anticipated one for the Paris Olympics. But Aaron BROOKS (USA) had other plans. He defeated Taylor in the Olympic trials in the United States to book his spot at 86kg for the U.S.
Ukraine’s Olympians worry about war back home as they compete | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
“This is a great responsibility. I have pledged to do everything to make my country and my son proud,” said Greco-Roman wrestler Parviz Nasibov, already a silver medallist at the Tokyo 2020 Games, as he cuddled his infant son before departure.
College News
The Razor Thin Margins with Maryland's Alex Clemsen – InterMat
Maryland head coach Alex Clemsen sits down with Kevin Claunch to recap the Terps postseason which saw some good moments, but ultimately, they came up short of their goals.
One of the most accomplished Marauders to ever hit the mat, Braydon Huber, returns to the University of Mary wrestling program as an assistant coach.
Alex Conti has been named interim coach of Buffalo State University's women's wrestling team.
Jonathan Zafra Named Assistant Women's Wrestling Coach – Huntingdon College
Huntingdon Athletics and head women's wrestling coach Lillian Humphries have announced the hiring of Jonathan Zafra as assistant coach for women's wrestling.
High School & MMA News
Heather Crull makes Indiana wrestling history – Western Wayne News
Northeastern High School senior Heather Crull, a world-class athlete, made history during the USMC Junior Nationals last week when she became a two-time national champion at the event held in Fargo, North Dakota.
2024 IndianaMat Hoosier Preseason Open Stud List – IndianaMat
A look at who’s coming to the IHPO.
Gerry Gingles 1940-2024 – The Guillotine
Hall of Famer Gerald “Gerry” Gingles passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. He was 84 years old. Gingles was a long-time coach at Canby High School.
Wrestlers in MMA Calendar (7/25/2024) – InterMat
Wrestlers in MMA Calendar (7/25/2024)
