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U20 World Team decided at U20 World Team Trials in Geneva, Ohio

Photo: Dreshaun Ross, who defeated Coby Merrill in two of three finals bouts, and the rest of the U20 World Team will compete at the UWW U20 World Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia from Aug. 16-23 later this summer. Photo by…

OlympicWIN Magazine10h ago

Max Black named Outstanding Wrestler as 10 champs crowned at U23 Nationals in men’s Greco

Photo: Pierson Manville (Arizona State) dominated his way to the U23 National title at 63 kg in men’s Greco-Roman. Photo by Sam Janicki. By Zack Chavez, USA Wrestling GENEVA, Ohio – Max Black was named Outstanding Wrestler after storming to…

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10 champions crowned at USA Wrestling’s U23 Nationals in men’s freestyle

Photo: Jordan Williams (left) outlasted high schooler Brandt Harer in the best-of-three 70-kg finals at the U23 Nationals in men’s freestyle. Photo by Sam Janicki. By David Gerhart, USA Wrestling GENEVA, Ohio – Ten U23 men’s freestyle champions were crowned…

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2025 Tribute & Induction: Greg Wojciechowski, Distinguished Member – Legends

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Greg Wojciechowski.

OlympicMatTalk Online5d ago

Passing It On: Olympian Ken Chertow looks to inspire future generations through Gold Medal Training Camp System

Photo: Ken Chertow (middle) with former campers turned NCAA champions and counselors in Pat Glory (left) and Zain Retherford (right). Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Volume 32 Issue 8, which printed on May 5, 2026. Visit KenChertow.com for…

OlympicWIN Magazine5d ago

2026 U23 Nationals & U20 World Team Trials (Men’s) Event Schedule

GENEVA, Ohio — USA Wrestling’s 2026 U23 Nationals and U20 World Team Trials in men’s wrestling is set to take place May 29-31 at SPIRE Academy in Geneva, Ohio. The event features competition for U23-age athletes (born 2003-2008) in men’s…

OlympicWIN Magazine6d ago

Columbia’s Donny Pritzlaff named WIN’s Breakthrough Program Coach of the Year

Photo: Donny Pritzlaff (right) coached 165-pounder Cesar Alvan to a third-place finish at the 2026 NCAAs as a No. 12 seed. Photo by Sam Janicki. Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Annual Awards Issue, which published May 5, 2026.…

OlympicWIN Magazine6d ago

Terry Brands Makes No Apologies for the Iowa Standard – SFTR05

Two-time world champion, Olympic bronze medalist, two-time NCAA champion and longtime Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands joins Shane Sparks on Stories From the Resilite

OlympicMatTalk OnlineMay 27

2025 Tribute & Induction: Terry Steiner – Legends

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Terry Steiner.

OlympicMatTalk OnlineMay 27

2025 Tribute & Induction: Matt Lindland, Distinguished Member – Legends

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Matt Lindland

OlympicMatTalk OnlineMay 25

McKendree’s Alexio Garcia named WIN’s Terry Steiner Coach of the Year

Photo: Alexio Garcia coaching at the inaugural NCAA Women’s Championships in Coralville, Iowa. Photo by Justin Hoch. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH TERRY STEINER COACH OF THE YEAR ALEXIO GARCIA. Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s…

OlympicWIN MagazineMay 21

2025 Tribute & Induction: Darryl Burley, Distinguished Member – Legends

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Darryl Burley

OlympicMatTalk OnlineMay 21

I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For (Part 2) – Mat Stats Ep. 55

In Episode 55 of The MatStats Show, hosts Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant, and Kevin Hazard continue their "Moneyball" deep dive into the impact of the 3-point takedown rule.

OlympicMatTalk OnlineMay 20

2025 Tribute & Induction: Terry Davis, Outstanding American – Legends

The tribute speeches and induction ceremony for 2025 National Wrestling Hall of Fame Outstanding American inductee Terry Davis. Tribute speakers: Frank Gallardo and Josh DoBell. Tribune emcee: Tim Johnson. Induction ceremony emcee: Sandy Stevens. Recorded June 2025.

OlympicMatTalk OnlineMay 18

Final X matchups determined after World Team Trials Challenge tournament finals

Photo: Three months after giving birth, 2024 Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor dominated her way to the 72-kg title at the World Team Trials Challenge tournament. Photo by Sam Janicki. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — With the 2026 Senior World Team Trials…

OlympicWIN MagazineMay 16

David Taylor named WIN’s Dan Gable Coach of the Year

Photo: David Taylor celebrated with true freshman Jax Forrest after the 133-pounder claimed a national title just months removed from competing in high school wrestling matches. Photo by Sam Janicki. Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Annual Awards Issue,…

OlympicWIN MagazineMay 15

Deionna Borders (Berea-Midpark, Ohio) named WIN’s Junior Women’s Schalles Award recipient

Photo: Deionna Borders of Berea-Midpark High School in Ohio pinned her way through the 2025 Women of Ironman tournament. Photo by Robert Preston. Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Annual Awards Issue, which published May 5, 2026. By Tristan…

OlympicWIN MagazineMay 15

U.S. Men’s Freestyle team wins Pan-Am team title in Coralville, Iowa

Photo by Tony Rotundo By USA Wrestling via TheMat.com CORALVILLE, Iowa – The U.S. men’s freestyle team turned up six gold medals on Sunday evening to conclude a masterful performance at the 2026 Senior Pan American Championships with the men’s…

OlympicWIN MagazineMay 15

Elizabethtown’s Ganon Smith named WIN’s Men’s Schalles Award recipient

Photo courtesy of Mya Graybill. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH MEN’S SCHALLES AWARD RECIPIENT GANON SMITH AND ETOWN HEAD COACH ERIC WALKER. Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Annual Awards Issue, which published May 5, 2026.…

OlympicWIN MagazineMay 14

William Penn’s Piper Fowler named WIN’s Women’s Schalles Award recipient

Photo courtesy of William Penn University Athletics. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL INTERVIEW WITH WOMEN’S SCHALLES AWARD RECIPIENT PIPER FOWLER. Editor’s Note: This article appeared in WIN’s Annual Awards Issue, which published May 5, 2026. Piper Fowler grew up…

OlympicWIN MagazineMay 14

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