Lawrence, Hahn and Rowlands in Clansmen finals

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John Fuller (USA Wrestling)
11/05/2005


From reports:

Three U.S. men's freestyle wrestlers have earned spots in the finals of the 2005 Clansmen International in Canada.

Wrestling for gold medals will be Jared Lawrence (Minneapolis, Minn./Minnesota Storm) at 66 kg/145.5 lbs., Damion Hahn (Minneapolis, Minn./Minnesota Storm) at 96 kg/211.5 lbs. and Tommy Rowlands (Columbus, Ohio/Sunkist Kids) at 120 kg/264.5 lbs.

Lawrence has defeated three Canadian wrestlers on his way to the finals, where he will face 2005 Junior World champion Shamil Batirov of Russia.

Hahn, who is 3-0 in the tournament so far, will wrestle a Canadian opponent in the finals.

Rowlands posted a 2-0 record against Canadian opponents to earn a trip to the finals, where he will face Marat Basiev of Russia, who placed third in this year's Russian Nationals.

Results will be posted on TheMat.com when they become available.