Past Articles

Title Author Affiliation Date Front Copy
Greco-Roman wrestlers to be honored during special night Dan Gable Museum 09/11/2013 Matt Lindland, Brandon Paulson, J Robinson, and the Short Family will be recognized by the Alan & Gloria Rice Greco-Roman Hall of Champions on Oct. 19. [Article]
World Championships preview in Greco-Roman wrestling at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. Richard Immel USA Wrestling 09/11/2013 TheMat.com will be previewing the World Championships over the next 21 days in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Worlds are Sept. 16-22 in Budapest, Hungary. [Article]
Official USA Wrestling sponsor, FORZA BY KEMP, unveils nutritional product line formulated for wrestlers FORZA BY KEMP 09/11/2013 The new FORZA BY KEMP product line currently includes 8 great ways to supplement a balanced diet, and help wrestlers reach peak performance. [Article]
World Championships preview in women’s freestyle wrestling at 72 kg/158.5 lbs. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 09/10/2013 TheMat.com will be previewing the World Championships over the next 21 days in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Worlds are Sept. 16-22 in Budapest, Hungary. [Article]
Bruce Burnett announces retirement as head coach at Navy effective October 1 Stacie Michaud U.S. Naval Academy 09/10/2013 After 13 years leading the U.S. Naval Academy team, Bruce Burnett retires on October 1. Burnett served as USA Wrestling National Freestyle Coach before taking Navy job. [Article]
UPDATE: Thomas Bach named new president of the International Olympic Committee IOC Press Release 09/10/2013 Thomas Bach of Germany received a majority 49 votes in round two to become the new IOC President, succeeding Jacques Rogge who served 12 years. [Article]
Rich Bender and Noel Thompson to go ‘On the Mat’ this week Dan Gable Museum 09/09/2013 The show can be heard at 1650thefan.com or locally in Northeast Iowa each Wednesday at 5 p.m. Central on AM 1650. [Article]
Tryouts Tips: A Responsible Sports Playbook Responsible Sports 09/09/2013 Making the team can be hard, no matter how talented or driven the athlete. Learn how to help kids manage this process and stay positive. [Article]
ESPN Expands NCAA Wrestling Championship Coverage: Every Mat to be Shown for the First Time Gracie Blackburn ESPN 09/09/2013 ESPN to expand NCAA Wrestling Championship coverage and stream every mat on ESPN3 [Article]
World Championships preview in men's freestyle at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 09/10/2013 TheMat.com will be previewing the World Championships over the next 21 days in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Worlds are Sept. 16-22 in Budapest, Hungary. [Article]
World Championships preview in women’s freestyle wrestling at 67 kg/147.5 lbs. Gary Abbott USA Wrestling 09/09/2013 TheMat.com will be previewing the World Championships over the next 21 days in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling. The Worlds are Sept. 16-22 in Budapest, Hungary. [Article]
Carol Huynh named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week Craig Sesker USA Wrestling 09/09/2013 Huynh delivered a powerful speech on Sunday that helped enable wrestling to stay in the Olympic Games through 2024. [Article]
BREAKING NEWS: Media reports on wrestling’s victory at IOC vote today Assorted media outlets 09/08/2013 Major media reports on wrestling's win at the IOC vote in Buenos Aires, Argentina on Sunday, September 8. [Article]
FILA, USA Wrestling press conference after IOC vote Richard Immel USA Wrestling 09/08/2013 FILA and USA Wrestling press conference from Buenos Aires after the IOC voted to retain Olympic wrestling as an additional sport for 2020 and 2024 Olympics [Article]
IOC PRESS RELEASE: Wrestling added to Olympic programme for 2020 and 2024 Games International Olympic Committee 09/08/2013 “Wrestling has shown great passion and resilience in the last few months. They have taken a number of steps to modernise and improve their sport," said IOC President Jacques Rogge. [Article]
FILA RELEASE: WRESTLING WINS VOTE - REMAINS ON THE OLYMPIC PROGRAMME FILA 09/08/2013 “To the millions of wrestlers, supporters and fans around the world that came together to save Olympic wrestling; I offer a very big thank you,“ said FILA President Nenad Lalovic. [Article]
WRESTLING WINS THE IOC VOTE AND REMAINS ON OLYMPIC PROGRAM FOR 2020 AND 2024 USA Wrestling 09/08/2013 Wrestling won 49 votes on the first ballot for a majority, and becomes a provisional Olympic sport for 2020 and 2024. [Article]
Wrestling set for presentation to IOC for Olympic status, after core sports approved in Buenos Aires USA Wrestling 09/08/2013 Wrestling will be making its presentation to the IOC for a provisional spot on the Olympic program this morning. [Article]
Watch the IOC sport presentations and vote live Richard Immel USA Wrestling 09/08/2013 Live stream for the International Olympic Committee General Assembly sport presentations and final vote [Article]
World Championships preview in Greco-Roman wrestling at 96 kg/211.5 lbs. Richard Immel USA Wrestling 09/08/2013 TheMat.com will provide daily previews in freestyle, women's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling leading up to the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. [Article]