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191. Amazing, Fantastic, Incredible – In The Room 

Welcome to In The Room, a wrestling podcast from the Des Moines Register's Cody Goodwin. On today's episode, Cody and JB recap the world team trials challenge tournament, and riff on other wrestling news items from the past week.

Dominant Penn State Wrestling Phenom Alex Facundo Poised for Redemption and Glory – Nittany Central  

Coming off a 12-3 record his redshirt freshman year where Alex Facundo finished fifth at the 2021 Clarion Open and won a title at the Mat Town Open II, and Penn State Wrestling faithful were eager to see what Facundo could do in the starting lineup.

Lopez announces comeback, eyes historic fifth Olympic gold | United World Wrestling 

The rumors are in the rearview and it’s official.

Hundreds join protesting wrestlers in candlelight march to India Gate – Hindustan Times 

Wrestlers demanding the arrest of former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh for alleged sexual harassment led hundreds in a candlelight march to India Gate on Tuesday as their sit-in at Jantan Mantar completed 31 days.

Two-time national finalist Jaycee Foeller joins Iowa women's wrestling – Des Moines Register  

Clarissa Chun began building the Iowa women’s wrestling program with high-profile recruiting victories. Now she’s loading up with even more talent through the transfer market.

Dr. Billy Walker Honored as Builders’ Award Recipient by Division I AAA Athletics Directors Association – Patriot League  

The Division I-AAA Athletics Directors Association (DI-AAA ADA) is proud to announce American University (AU) Director of Athletics & Recreation Dr. Billy Walker as the 2023 Builders' Award honoree.

Young wrestler hopes to inspire others – Yahoo! Sports 

Emery Turner is making a name for herself and girls wrestling on a national stage — and she just finished eighth grade.

Cuban wrestler Mijain Lopez bids to break Olympic gold medal record – NBC Sports  

Cuban Mijaín López plans to return to competitive wrestling in a bid to become the first person to win the same individual Olympic event five times.

Women's Wrestling Adds Osing and Peterson to Inaugural Season Coaching Staff – Sioux Falls  

The University of Sioux Falls women's wrestling program is excited to announce the addition of Griffin Osing and Chase Peterson to their coaching staff.

Application deadline is June 1 for Team Leader/Coach position for ANOC World Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia – TheMat.com  

USA Wrestling is accepting applications for a Team Leader/Coach to lead the U.S. Beach Wrestling Team which will compete in the ANOC World Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia, August 10-11.

InterMat Wrestling – The Pat Popolizio Coaching Tree  

On Monday afternoon, news broke out of Fargo, North Dakota that newly promoted North Dakota State head wrestling coach, Obe Blanc, had hired Hayden Hidlay as his assistant coach.

U23 Women's World Team (Almost) Set – FloWrestling 

The World Team Trials Challenge tournament solidified nine of 10 women's U23 World team spots.

5 Olympic and 11 World champions highlight loaded field for Final X, the 2023 Beat the Streets Annual Benefit – TheMat.com  

The field is finalized for Final X, presented by Tezos, on June 10 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Hard Work and Consistency – Virginia Tech Athletics 

Growing up an hour away from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, you might guess that my dream as a little kid was to play football for Coach Saban one day.

Sahm's Unique Path to West Point – Army West Point 

Senior Sahm Abdulrazzaq recently completed his four-year career as a cadet-athlete on the Army West Point Wrestling team. His brother Fahad is a junior, who also attends the United States Military Academy and is a cadet-athlete on the boxing team. Sahm and his brother Fahad’s background is unique and embodies the “American dream”.

Sports Minister commends Nigerian wrestlers for excellent outing in Tunisia — The Guardian Nigeria News 

Minister of Sports and Youth Development, Sunday Dare has commended the wrestlers, who represented Nigeria at the just concluded African Senior Wrestling Championships in Hammamet, Tunisia, for their excellent performance

Dalton Abney Named Finalist For Ken B. Jones Award – University of Central Oklahoma Athletics  

Dalton Abney was named a finalist for the 2022-23 Ken B. Jones Award, the MIAA announced Tuesday. 

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