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InterMat Wrestling – 2023 Final X Matchups….so far
With the US Open in the books, we are almost set for Final X. Between men's and women's freestyle, seven spots remain to be determined at the World Team Trials, May 20-21st, while half the Greco-Roman lineup will be set, too.
FRL 924 – Great US Open Sets Up Highly Anticipated Final X – FloWrestling
JD, CP, and Ben recap one of the best US Opens over.
What Makes GIA Special – Mitch Shelton Pins Dr. Death – Oklahoma State University Athletics
This is the fourth feature of the “What Makes GIA Special” series dedicated to reliving the best moments in the history of Gallagher-Iba Arena.
Michael DeAugustino & Chris Cannon Commit To Michigan – FloWrestling
All-Americans Michael DeAugustino and Chris Cannon have announced their commitments to wrestle at the University of Michigan.
Boyden, Fernandez, Calkins, Kikinou among talented Greco-Roman champions at U15 Nationals – TheMat.com
Claiming the 57 kg title was Josiah Boyden of Georgia, who defeated Zayn Navarrete of Texas, 8-2 in the finals. Boyden won the 2022 U15 Pan American Team Trials in both Greco-Roman and freestyle.
Rau The Story at US Open; Vera & Schultz Also Triumph – Five Point Move
Time, distance, memories. A heavy door rests on loose hinges. Eyelids pulled down on account of the darkness engulfing the room. They shall unfasten in another space, where light can be reintroduced.
Castillo and Ryder repeat, Kenny named Outstanding Wrestler as U.S. team set at U17 Freestyle World Team Trials – TheMat.com
The U.S. U17 World Freestyle Team has been set after a high-level championship round at the U17 World Team Trials, featuring many of the greatest high school wrestlers in the nation.
Lilledahl tops Volk in battle of World champs highlighting U20 freestyle finals – TheMat.com
Fans in attendance at South Point Arena were treated to a pair of World champions tangoing, five World medalists getting their hands raised, and the Cowboy pistols firing as the U20 Men’s Freestyle Nationals concluded on Sunday evening.
Success Through Failure with Jim Harshaw Jr: #402 Beyond Results: Why Performance Matters More Than The Outcome
Ignore the outcome? In this episode, we look beyond results to see the things that matter more in your journey to success.
Ben Hatta and Yoshi Nakamura – Wrestling Mindset
This week Wrestling Mindset founder Gene Zannetti talks with Penn Alumni Ben Hatta and Yoshi Nakamura. Together they discuss the history of Japanese Wrestling, the influences Judo has had on the sport, and the importance of discipline that has always been ingrained in Japanese culture.
Iowa Wesleyan's Adaugo Nwachukwu wins Senior women's national title – Des Moines Register
Last month, Iowa Wesleyan announced it was closing — like, the entire school is shutting down — after 181 years, citing mostly financial challenges. In the 30-plus days since, the Tigers’ star women’s wrestler has, somehow, shined even brighter.
Simsbury wrestler wins U.S. Open championship in U15 division – Connecticut Wrestling Online
Max Konopka, an eighth-grade student at Henry James Middle School in Simsbury, won a U.S. Open national championship with his victory in the U15 division at 85 pounds on Saturday in Las Vegas.
Updated 2023 Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament qualifiers after U.S. Open (as of April 30) – TheMat.com
With the completion of the U.S. Senior Open in Las Vegas on April 29, we have updated the list of athletes who have qualified for the 2023 Senior World Team Trials Challenge Tournament, which will be held at Discovery Canyon High School in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 20-21.
U.S. women’s freestyle team set for Pan American Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 4-5 – TheMat.com
The U.S. women’s freestyle team that will compete at the Pan American Senior Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina, May 4-5 has been set with the conclusion of the U.S. Open in men’s freestyle in Las Vegas, Nev. on Saturday night.
Five win double titles after claiming Greco-Roman championships at UWW Futures – TheMat.com
The UWW Futures Championships concluded on Saturday, with the Greco-Roman division.
Woods Edges ‘Big Ben'; Scott Wins 1st National Crown, Bey Grabs #4 – Five Point Move
Spencer Woods (82 kg, Army/WCAP) had already understood what it felt like to win a Senior National title. What he had yet to accomplish was defeating a true #1, which in this case was none other than two-time Olympian/multi-time World Team member Ben Provisor (NYAC/Viking WC).
Blood Time • 98. Emotions Between Father & Son W/ Jimmy & Josh Greenwood
The bond between Father and Son are strong and are unbreakable when forged in the wrestling room!
Services Set For Beloved Wrestling Coach Killed In Explosion | Patch
Visitation has been set for a Victor J. Andrew High School wrestling coach who died in an explosion this week.
Ex-Bloomington High wrestler Brett Robbins returning to lead IWU wrestling programs – Pantagraph
Becoming a first-time head coach is challenging enough. Yet not only is Brett Robbins taking over not one but two teams, the Bloomington High School graduate is starting both programs from scratch.
