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UPDATE: Talented U.S. freestylers to compete in two international events in Russia this month Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/17/2013 National team members Jimmy Kennedy (pictured), Dustin Kilgore and Zack Rey will be on the freestyle tour to Russia. [Article]
USA Wrestling is a finalist for Sport Organization of the Year for the international Peace and Sport Awards Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/17/2013 USA Wrestling was chosen as a finalist based upon hosting the Rumble On The Rails in New York City in May, along with Iran and Russian teams. [Article]
UPDATE: World medalist Maroulis to face Andrades of Venezuela in women’s bout at NWCA All-Star Classic Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/17/2013 World silver medalist Helen Maroulis (USA) battles two-time Olympian Marcia Andrades (VEN) at 55 kg in women's freestyle at NWCA All-Star Classic on Nov. 2 at George Mason Univ. [Article]
FILA Advanced Course for Coaches coming to Las Vegas USA Wrestling 10/16/2013 [Article]
Chance Marsteller named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 10/16/2013 Marsteller captured a freestyle title at the Copa Sparta event on Saturday in San Juan, Puerto Rico. [Article]
Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown: No. 1 IOC votes wrestling as provisional sport for 2020 and 2024 Olympics Richard Immel USA Wrestling 10/16/2013 The No. 1 spot in the Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown is the IOC vote in Buenos Aires to retain wrestling as a provisional sport for the 2020 and 2024 Olympics [Article]
USA Wrestling sets five membership records in 2012-13, smashing 200,000 combined members for first time Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/16/2013 USA Wrestling reached 205,053 combined members in 2012-13, and broke records for athletes, coaches, clubs, sanctioned events and female athletes. [Article]
Don't Fear Failure: The Value of Letting Kids Test their Limits Matt Krumrie 10/15/2013 An integral part of growing as a wrestler is experiencing and overcoming challenges. [Article]
USA Wrestling Job Opportunity: National Manager of Coaches Education USA Wrestling 10/15/2013 USA Wrestling is seeking qualified applicants for the National Manager of Coaches Education. [Article]
Jeff Swenson and Bob Keenan to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 10/15/2013 The show can be heard at 1650thefan.com or in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday at 5 PM Central on AM 1650. [Article]
Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown: No. 2 FILA Extraordinary Congress Richard Immel USA Wrestling 10/15/2013 No. 2 on the Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown goes to the FILA Extraordinary Congress held in Moscow, Russia on May 18, 2013. [Article]
Easy-To-Earn $2,500 Grant for Your Youth Team Responsible Sports 10/14/2013 The road to earning a $2,500 Community Grant for your organization or school is easy and fun! [Article]
Junior World champion Snyder to face Narlidis of Canada in freestyle bout alongside NWCA All-Star Classic Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/14/2013 Junior World champ Kyle Snyder, a native of Maryland, battles Canada's Junior World member Yiannis Narlidis at 96 kg freestyle bout alongside NWCA All-Star Classic. [Article]
Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown: No. 3 IOC votes wrestling on to short list in St. Petersburg Richard Immel USA Wrestling 10/14/2013 No. 3 on the Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown is the vote by the IOC in St. Petersburg, Russia to add wrestling to the short list of sports vying for the provisional spot in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics [Article]
Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown: No. 4 Freestyle World Cup Richard Immel USA Wrestling 10/13/2013 No. 4 on the Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown is the Freestyle World Cup held in Tehran, Iran on February 21-22 [Article]
Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown: No. 5 Rumble on the Rails Richard Immel USA Wrestling 10/12/2013 No. 5 on the Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown is the Rumble on the Rails event held in Grand Central Terminal in New York City [Article]
USA Wrestling Weekly’s October 11, 2013 broadcast posted for viewing Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 10/11/2013 Content includes USOC award for Jordan Burroughs, Veterans World Championships, National Teams restructure, Victory Wrestling Challenge, Kyle Snyder, Brittney Roberts, NWCA All-Star Classic and more. [Article]
USA Wrestling names BLUEO4® as its official water sponsor USA Wrestling 10/11/2013 BLUEO4®, the premier oxygen enhanced electrolyte water beverage, is USA Wrestling's official water sponsor. [Article]
New book chronicles wrestling's fight to stay in the Olympic Games James V. Moffatt 10/18/2013 'Saving Wrestling' - written by award-winning authors Jamie Moffatt and Craig Sesker - is now available to the public. [Article]
Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown: No. 6 Olympia Tournament Richard Immel USA Wrestling 10/11/2013 The Olympia Tournament held on the ancient Olympic grounds in Olympia, Greece takes the No. 6 spot on the Olympic Fight Top 10 Countdown [Article]