Past Articles

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Lampe wins bronze medal at Junior World Women’s Championships Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/24/2007 Alyssa Lampe rallied with two victories on Friday night to win a bronze medal at 48 kg at the Junior World Championships in Beijing, China. The U.S. finished in a tie for fourth place in the standings, including three medalists. [Article]
Lampe alive in wrestlebacks at Junior Women’s Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/23/2007 The U.S. had a disappointing session on Friday morning at the Junior World Championships in women's wrestling in Beijing, China. All four U.S. athletes lost their first match. Only Alyssa Lampe at 48 kg is eligible for the wrestlebacks. [Article]
Scott Hinkle, Johny Hendricks among guests this week on Takedown Radio Scott Casber Takedown Radio 08/23/2007 [Article]
UPDATED: Wrestling leader Tod Giles has passed away (memorial service information) Various sources 08/23/2007 Memorial service and scholarship fund details for wrestling leader Tod Giles has been provided for the wrestling community. Giles, a member of the Board of Directors, and a successful athlete and coach for many years, passed away earlier this week. [Article]
Johny Hendricks, Shane Roller set for Pro MMA Fight Debut on Sept. 28th John P. Katsantonis Rizzuti/Austin Marketing Group 08/23/2007 [Article]
Conder wins gold, Padilla takes silver at Junior Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/23/2007 Whitney Conder (pictured) won the gold at 51 kg and Tatiana Padilla won the silver at 59 kg at the Junior World Championships in Beijing, China. The U.S. is second in the team standings after the first day behind host China. All four U.S. women scored team points on Thursday. [Article]
Conder and Padilla qualify for Junior World women's finals Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/22/2007 Two U.S. wrestlers, Whitney Conder at 51 kg and Tatiana Padilla at 59 kg have qualified for the gold-medal round at the Junior World Championships in Beijing, China. Padilla pinned the defending World champion in the quarterfinals. Amy Whitbeck at 44 kg will battle in a bronze-medal bout this evening. [Article]
Apprentice School names Schumaker as head wrestling coach Jim Heath Apprentice School 08/22/2007 [Article]
Dax Charles named head wrestling coach at Colorado State-Pueblo Colorado State University-Pueblo 08/22/2007 [Article]
Nye places fifth at Junior Greco-Roman Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/22/2007 Erik Nye placed fifth at 264.5 pounds, the only U.S. wrestler to place in his weight class on Wednesday at the Junior World Greco-Roman Championships in Beijing, China. The first four women's wrestlers have weighed in and received draws for Thursday's action. [Article]
Nye still alive in wrestlebacks at Junior Greco-Roman Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/22/2007 Erik Nye will compete in the wrestleback rounds at 120 kg at the Junior World Greco-Roman Championships in Beijing, China. Three other U.S. wrestlers were eliminated during Wednesday's morning session. [Article]
Call for Nominations for the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Class of 2008 08/23/2007 The National Wrestling Hall of Fame has put out a request for nominations for the Class of 2008. The wrestling community can nominate individuals for each of the annual awards presented at Honors Weekend. [Article]
Doug Brooker, Jason Bryant to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Kyle Klingman Dan Gable Museum 08/21/2007 [Article]
Mike Zadick named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Aug. 14-20 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/21/2007 [Article]
Board of Directors hold annual meeting in Colorado Springs, Colo., August 18 Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/21/2007 Committee elections and the passage of the 2007-08 fiscal year budget were included in the work of the 2007 USA Wrestling Board of Directors meeting, held August 18 in Colorado Springs. [Article]
Hawkeyes hoping successful freestyle season leads to big season on college mats in 2007-08 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/21/2007 A number of current Hawkeye wrestlers have excelled on the mat this spring and summer while Iowa assistant coaches Mike Zadick and Doug Schwab landed spots on the U.S. World Team. [Article]
Cox places fifth at Junior Worlds in Greco-Roman in Beijing, China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/21/2007 Tyler Cox placed fifth at 110 lbs., the top U.S. effort on the first day of the Junior World Greco-Roman Championships in China. All four U.S. wrestlers competing Tuesday placed in the top 10 of their weights. [Article]
Three U.S. Greco-Roman athletes in wrestlebacks at Junior Worlds in China Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/21/2007 After the first session at the Junior World Championships, three U.S. wrestlers are alive in the wrestleback rounds, Tyler Cox (50 kg), Chad Hemerson (74 kg) and Robbie Smith (96 kg). [Article]
U.S. receives draw for first day of Junior World Greco-Roman Championships Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 08/20/2007 [Article]
Mark Rial wins bronze medal to lead U.S. team at Pytlasinski Tournament Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 08/20/2007 American Adam Wheeler adds a fifth-place finish during the Greco-Roman competition over the weekend in Warsaw, Poland. [Article]