News Articles
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Talented U.S. freestyle wrestling team set for Chicago Cup at Wright College on November 15
by Gary Abbott - Thu Nov 05 13:00:12 -0500 2009
The United States will send a talented team of men’s freestyle wrestlers to battle against Russia at the Chicago Cup, set for Sunday, Nov. 15. read more
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National Team member Jared Frayer ready for breakthrough season in freestyle wrestling
by Craig Sesker - Tue Nov 03 00:00:00 -0500 2009
Jared Frayer is tired of being a training partner. Tired of finishing second when he thinks he could've been representing the United States at the Olympics and World Championships. And tired of coming up just short in the biggest matches of the season. read more
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Pendleton named Outstanding Wrestler at Sunkist Kids International in men’s freestyle
by Gary Abbott - Sun Oct 25 00:00:00 -0400 2009
For the fans in the arena, the finals match at 84 kg/185 lbs. was featured bout of the day at the Sunkist Kids International Open in men's freestyle. For Chris Pendleton, it was just another step forward in the revival of his wrestling career. read more
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Greco-Roman and women’s pairings set for Sunkist Kids International finals to be webcast at 3:00 p.m. Pacific
by USA Wrestling - Sat Oct 24 20:29:52 -0400 2009
The finals matchups have been set for the Greco-Roman and women’s freestyle divisions for the Sunkist Kids International Open on Saturday. read more
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Olympian Askren tops Volkmann, as U.S. No-Gi team is set in U.S. Grappling World Team Trials
by Gary Abbott - Fri Oct 23 00:00:00 -0400 2009
2008 Olympic freestyle wrestler Ben Askren defeated 2008 Grappling World champion Jacob Volkmann for the 84 kg/185 lbs. title at the U.S. Grappling World Team Trials in No-Gi Grappling on Friday. read more
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World bronze medalist Justin Ruiz ready to return to mat in Greco-Roman wrestling
Wed Oct 21 00:00:00 -0400 2009
Nobody was happier to see the calendar flip to 2009 than Justin Ruiz. read more
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Felicia Oh seeking another Grappling World medal for the USA
by Gary Abbott - Mon Sep 28 17:18:58 -0400 2009
The impressive two-time USA Grappling World Team member Felicia Oh of California is currently in training for the U.S. Grappling World Team Trials, which will be held in Phoenix, Ariz., October 22-24. read more
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U.S. is sixth in women’s standings
by Craig Sesker - Mon Sep 28 17:08:55 -0400 2009
It was a hard fought finish to a tournament filled with frustrating moments for the U.S. women’s freestyle team. read more
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Dremiel Byers wins silver medal in Greco-Roman wrestling at the World Championships
by USOC - Mon Sep 28 17:04:30 -0400 2009
Byers, a 2002 World champion and 2007 World bronze medalist, joins past U.S. heavyweight Matt Ghaffari with the most World medals in U.S. Greco-Roman history. read more
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Gray qualifies for bronze-medal bout at 67 kg at World Championships; Bernard, Mango eliminated
by Gary Abbott - Sun Sep 27 00:00:00 -0400 2009
Adeline Gray has qualified for a bronze medal match at 67 kg/147.5 lbs. at the World Championships on Friday. read more
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Davis, Betts, Johnson eliminated on Saturday at World Championships
by Craig Sesker - Sat Sep 26 00:00:00 -0400 2009
The first matches were the last ones of the day for the U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling team at the World Championships. read more
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World bronze medalist Tatiana Padilla ready to make big splash at World Championships
by Craig Sesker - USA Wrestling - Thu Sep 10 11:18:49 -0400 2009
You won't find many wrestlers more competitive than Tatiana Padilla. read more
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U.S. World Teams head overseas to focus on peaking for World Championships in Denmark
by Gary Abbott - Wed Sep 09 21:56:29 -0400 2009
It is a travel day on Wednesday, Sept. 9, as the U.S. Freestyle World Team is heading overseas for its final training cycle prior to the World Championships of Wrestling in Herning, Denmark, Sept. 21-27. read more
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Willie Madison named assistant coach for USA Wrestling’s Training Program at Northern Michigan University
by Gary Abbott - Tue Sep 08 22:00:47 -0400 2009
Willie Madison of Metairie, La., has been named the assistant coach for USA Wrestling's Greco-Roman program at the U.S. Olympic Education Center at Northern Michigan University. read more
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Inspiring wrestlers Dartanyon Crockett and Leroy Sutton meet U.S. national teams at Olympic Training Center
by Gary Abbott - USA Wrestling - Fri Sep 04 22:31:36 -0400 2009
People across the nation have been inspired by the story of high school wrestlers Dartanyon Crockett and Leroy Sutton, as seen on ESPN. read more