Clansmen International set for Nov. 12-13 in Canada
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John Fuller (USA Wrestling)
11/10/2004
The Clansmen International Wrestling Tournament is a traditionally strong fall international tournament, which will be held at Simon Fraser Univ. in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, Nov. 12-13. Most of Canada's best men and women freestyle wrestlers compete in this annual competition, as well as other top athletes from around the world. It is the major fall international wrestling event on the Canadian schedule. This tournament will be held under the direction of FILA's new international wrestling rules. The rules were approved shortly before the 2004 Olympic Games and were effective for competitions following the Olympics. A number of talented international wrestlers are expected in the tournament, led by a delegation from world power Russia. Among the Russian athletes expected to compete is 2003 World Champion Irbek Farniev, who is scheduled to compete up one weight class at 74 kg/163 lbs. in men's freestyle competition. Simon Fraser coach Mike Jones is also expecting a team from Nigeria to compete, as well as individuals from other nations. Muhammed Lawal (Stillwater, Okla./Gator WC) is expected to wrestle at 96 kg/211.5 lbs., up one weight class from where he placed third at the 2004 U.S. Olympic Team Trials. The women's event will include many of Canada's top stars, as many of the nation's top club programs and college teams will send their best wrestlers. Some of the top Canadian women expected include world placewinners Carol Huyhn, Erica Sharp and Emily Richardson, as well as many others. Among the U.S. wrestlers who are expected include 2003 World bronze medalist Sally Roberts, who grew up in the Pacific Northwest in nearby Washington. U.S. college teams from Pacific Univ., Menlo College and Lassen College have also expressed an interest in competing this year. TheMat.com will provide results of the Clansmen International as they are made available.