Two U.S. women freestyle wrestlers win medals at Klippan Lady’s Open in Klippan, Sweden

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Jaimie McNab (USA Wrestling)
03/04/2002


Two U.S. female freestyle wrestlers captured medals at the Klippan Lady Open in Sweden, March 2-3.     The gold medalist was Sara McMann (Lock Haven, Pa./Sunkist Kids) at 63 kg/138.6 lbs., and the silver medalist was Stephanie Murata (Reno, Nev./Sunkist Kids) at 51 kg/112.2 lbs.    McMann defeated veteran Malgorzata Bassa of Poland in the gold medal final to claim first place.     Murata, the 2001 World silver medalist, recorded only one loss during the tournament. She was defeated in the gold medal final by Ida Hellstrom of Sweden securing the silver medal.    The tournament provided the U.S. female wrestlers a chance to face tough international opponents, as numerous international stars entered the tournament.