Past Articles

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25 U.S. Olympic Team Trials berths up for grabs as University Nationals gets underway Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 04/11/2008 FILA Cadet Nationals, featuring top high school stars, also to be held April 10-13 in Akron, Ohio. [Article]
Takedown Radio to feature Martin, Freidenberg, Art Weiss, Steenlage, Hipps, Bross, Jay Hieron Scott Casber Takedown Radio 04/09/2008 [Article]
Iowa lands prized juco transfer 04/09/2008 [Article]
Mike Zadick set to compete at Olympic Qualifying Tournament on April 19 in Martingy, Switzerland Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/09/2008 The 2006 World silver medalist needs to place in the top four to qualify the United States for the 2008 Olympics at 60 kg/132 lbs. The U.S. has qualified for the Olympics in six of seven weight classes. [Article]
TheMat.com releases the new U.S. rankings in freestyle, Greco-Roman and women's freestyle USA Wrestling 04/09/2008 Freestyle rankings will be released Wednesday, followed by Greco-Roman on Thursday and women's freestyle on Friday.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/rankings.php?page=ranking_details&RankingID=1059" target=_BLANK>Freestyle rankings</a> <br><a href="http://www.themat.com/rankings.php?page=ranking_details&RankingID=1060" target=_BLANK>Greco-Roman rankings</a> <br><a href="http://www.themat.com/rankings.php?page=ranking_details&RankingID=1061" target=_BLANK>Women's freestyle rankings</a> [Article]
Ty Pelot named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for April 1-7 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/09/2008 [Article]
Mike Natvig, Duane Goldman, and Tim Kreiger to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Kyle Klingman Dan Gable Museum 04/08/2008 [Article]
North Carolina chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame to host induction banquet in Chapel Hill on May 18 Mike Clair National Wrestling Hall of Fame 04/08/2008 [Article]
Six Iowa Legends selected for Glen Brand Hall of Fame, Class of 2008 Kyle Klingman Dan Gable Museum 04/08/2008 [Article]
Monthly international rankings prepared by Iran and Bulgaria released through end of March ISNA and Bulgarian Wrestling Federation 04/07/2008 [Article]
Michigan and Kentucky claim titles at 2008 Middle School Folkstyle Duals Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 04/07/2008 [Article]
Michigan Chapter of National Wrestling Hall of Fame to hold induction banquet on May 18 Mike Clair National Wrestling Hall of Fame 04/07/2008 [Article]
Don’t miss the deadline for ASICS University & FILA Cadet Nationals, Tuesday, April 8 Elizabeth Wiley USA Wrestling 04/07/2008 [Article]
U.S. Marine Corps captures five titles at Northeast Regional Olympic Trials in Greco-Roman Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/06/2008 The United States Marine Corps had five of the seven Greco-Roman champions at the Northeast Regional Olympic Trials in Brockport, N.Y. 84 kg Marine wrestler Jeremy Pederson was named Outstanding Wrestler. [Article]
Wisconsin's Ty Pelot earns Ultimate Dominator Award to highlight final day at Folkstyle Nationals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/06/2008 The wrestler from Wisconsin also captured a Folkstyle National title in the Novice division at 60 pounds. The three-day event finished on Sunday afternoon.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2008/kidsfolkstylenationals/default.php" target=_BLANK>Folkstyle Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Two-time World bronze medalist Harry Lester to continue Olympic quest at U.S. Nationals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/06/2008 The Greco-Roman standout at 66 kg/145.5 lbs. has made the last three U.S. World Teams. He was USA Wrestling's special guest on Sunday at Folkstyle Nationals.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2008/kidsfolkstylenationals/default.php" target=_BLANK>Folkstyle Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Jesse Thielke edges Clark Glass in spotlight match at USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 04/06/2008 Thielke grabbed an early 5-0 lead before prevailing 5-4 on Saturday night in the Cadet finals at 119 pounds. The three-day event concludes Sunday.<br><a href="http://www.themat.com/specialevents/2008/kidsfolkstylenationals/default.php" target=_BLANK>Folkstyle Nationals Special Section</a> [Article]
Hasseman, Jantzen among champions at Northeast Regional Olympic Trials in freestyle Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 04/05/2008 Bryce Hasseman (pictured) was named Outstanding Wrestler and World University champion Jesse Jantzen were among the freestyle champions at the Northeast Regional Olympic Trials in Brockport, N.Y. Seven winners advance to Las Vegas in June. [Article]
College wrestling: Champions meet Gov. Culver 04/05/2008 [Article]
Iowa marks anniversary of key wrestling victory 04/05/2008 [Article]