Past Articles

Title Author Affiliation Date Front Copy
Drexel Wrestling Joins Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association Molly Sweeney Drexel Athletic Communications 04/25/2013 The EIWA announced on Thursday that it was adding Drexel along with Hofstra University, Binghamton University and Boston University. [Article]
USA, Iran wrestling teams to compete in historic event in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 19 Toby Zwikel BZA 04/25/2013 The United 4 Wrestling dual between the USA and Iran will be held at the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena on Sunday, May 19 as part of World Wrestling Month. [Article]
Forfeits no longer affect high school wrestlers' one-day limit Taylor Wilkerson National Federation of State High School Associations 04/25/2013 The National Federation of State High School Associations Wrestling Rules Committee announced that beginning the 2013-14 season, forfeits will no longer count toward wrestlers' limit of five matches per day. [Article]
Binghamton gains membership in prestigious EIWA John Hartrick Binghamton University 04/25/2013 The Bearcats will shift their conference affiliation and will now compete alongside Cornell and Harvard in an 18-team league. [Article]
Takedown Wrestling Radio airing live from 9-10 a.m. CST with guests to include Olympic medalist Coleman Scott Takedown Wrestling Media 04/25/2013 [Article]
Kansas completes successful folkstyle state series and gives $3,000 to help Keep Olympic Wrestling Meagan Templeton-Lynch USA Wrestling 04/25/2013 USA Wrestling-Kansas recently took initiative to help preserve Olympic wrestling with a $3,000 donation to CPOW and successfully held the Kansas State Folkstyle Championships. [Article]
USA Wrestling in the Digital Age: Digital assets soar to support corporate sponsors and members Harris Kalofonos USA Wrestling 04/25/2013 Throughout the years, USA Wrestling has stayed ahead of the curve with its digital and print platforms, providing customized packages that fit the needs and budgets of its prospective sponsors. [Article]
Wrestling dad runs Boston Marathon in support of Olympic Wrestling Richard Immel USA Wrestling 04/24/2013 Jeffrey Fleming ran the entirety of the 2013 Boston Marathon wearing a singlet and Save Olympic Wrestling flags to support Olympic Wrestling [Article]
Register now for 2013 Beach National Championships Richard Immel USA Wrestling 04/23/2013 Register online today for the 2013 Beach Wrestling National Championships to be held April 27 in Carolina Beach, NC [Article]
Olympic athletes to make appearances in Florida and Indiana in May Derek Sikora USA Wrestling 04/23/2013 Former Olympians, including Olympic medalists Jake Varner and Clarissa Chun, will be making appearances at events next month as part of the Elite Athlete Appearance Program. [Article]
Mike Finn and Terry Steiner to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 04/23/2013 The show can be heard live at www.kcnzam.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday at 5 p.m. Central on AM 1650. [Article]
CPOW Weekly Update for April 22, 2013 Committee for the Preservation of Olympic Wrestling 04/22/2013 Update includes Save Olympic Wrestling Coalition, Lalovic meets with Putin, CPOW presser, $25,000 donation from t-shirt sales, Pioneers of women's wrestling, U.S. Open group photo and more. [Article]
Kellen Russell named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/22/2013 Russell beat the No. 2, 3 and 4 seeds en route to winning a U.S. Open freestyle title. [Article]
Watch Zeke Jones and other USA Wrestlers on ResponsibleSports.com! Liberty Mutual Reponsible Sports 04/22/2013 Former Olympic champion and coach Zeke Jones provided fans with insight on what it takes to be an Olympian. [Article]
CPOW leaders Bardis, Smith, Baumgartner & Bender give updates on Keep Olympic Wrestling at press event in Vegas USA Wrestling 04/21/2013 CPOW members John Bardis (pictured), John Smith, Bruce Baumgartner & Rich Bender gave updates on the Keep Olympic Wrestling effort. [Article]
Burroughs sweeps Taylor to cap final night of wrestling at U.S. Open Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/20/2013 Olympic and World champion Jordan Burroughs extended his winning streak to 52. Alyssa Lampe, Reece Humphrey and Ellis Coleman were named Outstanding Wrestlers. [Article]
Pico wins titles in Greco-Roman and freestyle, Whitford named OW at FILA Junior Nationals Meagan Templeton-Lynch USA Wrestling 04/20/2013 Men's freestyle competion at ASICS Junior Nationals complete with Aaron Pico earning the only double title in Greco-Roman and men's freestyle, Ben Whitford named OW. [Article]
Patino wins double title at Grappling World Team Trials with Gi victory at 71 kg Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/20/2013 Jayson Patino scored two submissions to win the 71 kg Gi title. Winners will represent the USA at the Grappling Worlds in Canada. [Article]
Burroughs, Scott, Nye, Maroulis among finalists on final day of U.S. Open Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/20/2013 Olympic medalists Jordan Burroughs and Coleman Scott, along with World silver medalist Helen Maroulis, are in the finals. Erik Nye upset 10-time U.S. Open champion Dremiel Byers in the semis. [Article]
Save Olympic Wrestling Coalition formed among nations USA Wrestling 04/20/2013 Growing group of international wrestling federations form a partnership for unified effort to show that wrestling belongs on Olympic program [Article]