Past Articles

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Dr. Kristen Kells named USA Wrestling Woman of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/07/2012 Dr. Kells is a respected chiropractor, and works with the Women's National Team as well as wrestlers at all levels to improve performance and health. [Article]
Have you spotted an act of Responsible Sports on the mat? Responsible Sports 05/07/2012 Nominate a moment that reminds us of the power, impact and goodness of sports to be considered for the Top 10 Responsible Sports Moments of 2012. [Article]
Chris Brown named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for May 1-7 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 05/07/2012 Brown was a double champion at the USA Veterans National Championships, capturing Greco-Roman and freestyle titles this past weekend in Tucson, Ariz. [Article]
A.L. Haizlip presented with 2012 Ed Aliverti Golden Microphone Award Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/06/2012 Haizlip has announced major USA Wrestling, FILA, college and high school events for decades. The award is named for the late Hall of Fame announcer Ed Aliverti. [Article]
USA qualifies the most wrestlers for 2012 London Olympics as qualification process ends Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/06/2012 USA led world with 17 weights qualified, with Russia (16), Kazakhstan (15) & Egypt (14) next. There are 65 nations which qualified wrestlers for London. [Article]
UPDATE: Ruiz drops opening bout at final World Olympic Games Qualifier in Finland Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/06/2012 Ruiz fell to 2009 World champion Balasz Kiss of Hungary, 1-3, 0-1. Only the top two in each weight qualifies nation for Olympics. [Article]
12 win double titles at Veterans National Championships in Tucson, Ariz. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/05/2012 A dozen athletes added freestyle titles to their Greco titles to become Veterans double champions. Five were repeat freestyle champs from last year. [Article]
Ruiz draws World champ Kiss in opening bout at World Olympic Games Qualifier in Finland Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/05/2012 Ruiz drew 2009 World champ Balasz Kiss of Hungary. If Ruiz wins his first three bouts to reach finals, the USA will qualify at 96 kg in Greco. [Article]
Kevin Black named 2011 USA Wrestling Women’s Coach of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/05/2012 USA Wrestling will announce annual award winners among athletes, coaches and volunteers over the next 10 days. [Article]
Update: Olympian Jake Herbert to appear live on both Fox News Channel and MSNBC on Sunday May 6 Jackie Branca USA Wrestling 05/04/2012 Herbert will appear on Fox and Friends Weekend at 9:50 a.m. ET and on Weekends with Alex Witt at 1:15 p.m. ET on Sunday. [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s May 4, 2012 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/06/2012 Content includes Shawn Bunch qualifying 60kg for the Olympics, Freestyle Olympic Team to World Cup, Taylor Massa wins Schultz award and many features from Olympic Trials in Iowa City. [Article]
Shon Lewis named 2011 USA Wrestling Greco-Roman Coach of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/04/2012 USA Wrestling will announce annual award winners among athletes, coaches and volunteers over the next 10 days. [Article]
Vote for Clarissa Chun and Sam Hazewinkel on Twitter for USOC Athletes of the Month Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/04/2012 Chun (48 kg) and Hazewinkel (55 kg) earns spots on the Olympic Team with Trials wins in Iowa City. Support our Olympians and vote today. [Article]
Four champions repeat at Veterans Greco-Roman Nationals in Tucson, Ariz. Jackie Branca USA Wrestling 05/04/2012 The Veterans National tournament will run from through Friday May 4. It is being held alongside the Western Junior Regional Championships, which conclude Saturday May 5. [Article]
Bob Bowlsby announced as Commissioner of the Big 12 Big 12 Conference 05/04/2012 Big 12 Conference Board of Directors Chairman Burns Hargis has announced the unanimous selection of Bob Bowlsby as Commissioner of the Big 12 Conference. Bowlsby is recognized as one of the most respected athletic administrators in the nation, having spent the last six years as director of athletics at Stanford University. [Article]
Women’s wrestling All-American camp held at Jamestown College Jackie Branca USA Wrestling 05/04/2012 The women’s Junior National All-American camp will be held at Jamestown College, July 8-13. [Article]
Ruiz to seek 96 kg Greco-Roman Olympic qualification in last chance event in Finland on Sunday Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/03/2012 Ruiz wrestles Sunday. He must place in the top two to qualify the USA for the Olympics at 96 kg in Greco-Roman. [Article]
Mark Manning named 2011 Terry McCann Award winner as USA Wrestling Freestyle Coach of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/03/2012 USA Wrestling will announce annual award winners among athletes, coaches and volunteers over the next 10 days. [Article]
Update: Women’s Wrestling All-National Camps open to all young wrestlers in June Jackie Branca USA Wrestling 05/05/2012 Each camp will be led by a U.S. Women’s National Team member. The goal is to expose athletes to opportunities within USA Wrestling. [Article]
Ali Bernard named 2011 USA Wrestling Women’s Wrestler of the Year Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 05/02/2012 USA Wrestling will announce annual award winners among athletes, coaches and volunteers over the next 10 days. [Article]