A century ago, Connecticut wrestler won an Olympic gold medal in Paris

A century ago, a Connecticut wrestler won a gold medal at the Olympic Games in Paris. John Spellman, who grew up...

Sixteen American wrestlers to hit the mat at Olympics

Courtesy USA Wrestling Sixteen Americans will be vying for gold at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris beginning Monday, Aug. 5...

Snyder, Hildebrant each capture Olympic medals

On the sixth and final day of wrestling at 2020 Olympic Games in Japan, the U.S. wrestling team picked up two...

Last second takedown lifts Steveson to gold medal victory

Wrestling coaches are always harping on their younger wrestlers to compete until the last whistle. And how many spin drills have...

Late takedown lifts David Taylor to gold medal victory

American wrestler David Taylor made his golden move with about 15 seconds left in regulation. Trailing by a point, he got...

Impressive Olympic debut for Steveson, who advances to semifinals

Gable Steveson, the 21-year-old rising senior from the University of Minnesota, won two impressive matches in his Olympic Games debut at...

Taylor to wrestle for gold at 86 kg; Maroulis to wrestle for bronze at 57 kg

Another American wrestler will have an opportunity to grab a gold medal Thursday night at the Olympics. David Taylor of State...

Mensah-Stock becomes second American women to win gold in freestyle

Five years ago, American wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock watched the finals of the women’s freestyle tournament at the Olympic Games from the...

Gray earns silver at 76 kg; Mensah-Stock moves into gold medal match

Adeline Gray claimed the first wrestling medal for the United States at the 2020 Olympic Games by earning a silver medal...

Mensah Stock wins two matches to advance to semifinals

American wrestler Tamyra Mensah Stock was dominant in her first two matches at 68 kilograms (149 pounds) at the Olympics in...