Past Articles

Title Author Affiliation Date Front Copy
VIDEO: Dan Gable shares insights into his wrestling career with Responsible Sports Responsible Sports 08/03/2012 Through August 16th, TheMat.com will provide links to a video every other day, provided by Liberty Mutual Insurance and the Responsible Sports Program, featuring wrestlers who were part of the 1972 and 1984 U.S. Olympic Teams. [Article]
Jake Varner named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for July 24-30 Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/30/2012 Varner earned praise for his efforts during training by U.S. coaches as he continues preparations for the Olympic Games. [Article]
Sesker Olympics Journal: Trip to ExCel Center provides preview for where our teams will compete Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/30/2012 USA Wrestling communications manager Craig Sesker will be chronicling his experiences during the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. [Article]
Quotes from U.S. Olympic wrestlers at three press conferences this week in London Atos 07/29/2012 Atos, the Olympic info system, posted these quotes from the three USA press conferences. Links to the videos are also in the story. [Article]
Eight wrestlers served as flagbearers for their nation at Opening Ceremonies of the Olympic Games Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/29/2012 World and Olympic champs Saori Yoshida of Japan (pictured) & Mijian Lopez of Cuba, and World champ Sushil Kumar of India were among the wrestler flagbearers [Article]
August 2012 digital edition of USA Wrestler now posted free for wrestling community Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 07/29/2012 Olympian and World champion Dremiel Byers is on the cover. The issue includes many Olympic features. Now posted free for the wrestling community. [Article]
Sesker Olympics Journal: Great scene when U.S. swimmer captures 1st gold medal of Olympics Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/29/2012 USA Wrestling communications manager Craig Sesker will be chronicling his experiences during the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. [Article]
All he sees is gold: Jordan Burroughs ready to become American hero in London Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/28/2012 The 2011 World champion, confident and on a roll, talked about his expectations during the U.S. Olympic freestyle press conference on Saturday. [Article]
Sesker Olympics Journal: Opening Ceremonies kick off London Games in spectacular fashion Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/27/2012 USA Wrestling communications manager Craig Sesker will be chronicling his experiences during the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. [Article]
Rich Bender to appear on Takedown Radio this Saturday Scott Casber Takedown Wrestling Media 07/27/2012 [Article]
VIDEO: David & Jim Hazewinkel talk about their wrestling careers with Responsible Sports Responsible Sports 08/06/2012 Father and uncle of 2012 Olympian Sam Hazewinkel, David and Jim Hazewinkel share insight into their wrestling careers with Responsible Sports. [Article]
Springfield College dedicates Douglas Parker Wrestling Room Springfield College 07/27/2012 [Article]
Sesker Olympics Journal: U.S. women's team meets First Lady Michelle Obama Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/27/2012 USA Wrestling communications manager Craig Sesker will be chronicling his experiences during the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. [Article]
Obituary for Robert Blessing, longtime USA Wrestling volunteer, coach Tacoma News 07/26/2012 [Article]
Sesker Olympics Journal: Greco-Roman press conference a smashing success Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/26/2012 USA Wrestling communications manager Craig Sesker will be chronicling his experiences during the 2012 Olympic Games in London, England. [Article]
USA Wrestling releases interactive digital media guide for 2012 London Games USA Wrestling 07/30/2012 Touchpoint Media and USA Wrestling have developed an online media guide for the 2012 London Games. [Article]
Kelsey Campbell hopes her amazing progression continues at Olympics Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 07/30/2012 Women's freestyle wrestler survived her first two weeks in the sport before eventually landing a spot in London for the Olympic Games. [Article]
2012 London Games Wrestling Schedule, Live Stream information and TV air times USA Wrestling 08/12/2012 Wrestling schedule and television/online listings page. [Article]
Dan Gable to go On The Mat on Wednesday, July 25 Kyle Klingman NWHOF Dan Gable Museum 07/25/2012 [Article]
Registration for 2012 USA Wrestling Preseason Nationals opens in one week USA Wrestling 07/25/2012 Registration opens for the 2012 Preseason Nationals at the UNI-Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa on August 1 at 5 p.m. Eastern. [Article]