(Jan. 29) The 2007 Dave Schultz Memorial International looks to have its strongest field ever as the ninth year of the event will include top competitors from dozens of foreign nations like Russia, Bulgaria, China, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgysztan, U.S. and others. About 30 countries will be represented. The event is set for Feb. 9-10 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
(Jan. 28) Bill Weick, championship coach and two-time NCAA champion wrestler, (Chicago Ridge, Ill.), has been elected as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
(Jan. 27) Five-time World medalist and two-time Olympian Larry Kristoff (Anna, Ill.) has been elected as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
(Jan. 27) U.S. wrestlers Henry Cejudo (Colorado Springs, Colo./Sunkist Kids) and Andy Hrovat (Ann Arbor, Mich./New York AC) won bronze medals at the Ivan Yarygin International Championships in the Siberian City of Krasnoyarsk Russia.
(Jan. 26) Olympic silver medalist and three-time NCAA champion Barry Davis (Madison, Wis.) has been elected as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.
(Jan. 26) Olympic and World medalist Greg Gibson (Fontana, Calif.), has been elected as a Distinguished Member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. For more information, log on to www.themat.com.
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