Games of the XXX Olympiad: July 27 - August 12, 2012

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Grappling With Gender Bias

Grappling With Gender Bias

Geeta Phogat stands to be the first Indian women's wrestler to compete at the Olympic Games. When Geeta began training, she was ridiculed by the community. Now, 12 years later, she's a local celebrity.
Wrestlers Diving In Head First

Wrestlers Diving In Head First

Five wrestlers were on hand at the 2012 USOC Media Summit in Dallas, Texas. Among the Olympians present was Clarissa Chun (above), who is prepping for her second Games.
USA Places Third At Freestyle World Cup

USA Places Third At Freestyle World Cup

The United States defeated Russia, 5-2 in the third-place match at the Freestyle World Cup on Sunday. As a nation, the USA finished the event with a strong 4-1 record.
U.S. Tops All With 17 Representatives

U.S. Tops All With 17 Representatives

The United States has qualified the most wrestlers to compete in the 2012 Olympic Games of any nation in the world, as 17 athletes (13 men, 4 women) will head to London donning the red, white and blue.
Ruiz Loses, Fails To Qualify GR 96kg

Ruiz Loses, Fails To Qualify GR 96kg

Justin Ruiz lost his opening bout at the World Qualifying Tournament on Sunday, ending any chance of qualifying the 96kg GR class. The U.S. will now send 17 of the maximum 18 wrestlers to London.

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Team USA

Putting US On His Back

Putting US On His Back

Jordan Burroughs - who will be making his Olympic debut in London - gives the U.S. their best chance at a medal.

Learning About Elena

Learning About Elena

2010 World silver medalist Elena Pirozhkova - fresh off a convincing 2012 Trials - is set to lead the women's contingent into London.

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Wrestling basics

Wrestling basics

For men's wrestling at the 2012 Games, there are seven weight classes in freestyle and seven in Greco-Roman. For women's freestyle wrestling, there are four.

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Features

Yoshida Ready To Shine

Yoshida Ready To Shine

Despite her small stature and penchant for fluffy socks, Japanese wrestler Saori Yoshida could be the most intimidating athlete in any sport at this year's London Olympics.

Cejudo Says Goodbye

Cejudo Says Goodbye

Beijing gold medalist Henry Cejudo made sure his one last time on the mat was a memorable one.

Get In The Games

Which of these wrestlers has the best chance at pulling an upset in London?

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All-Time Wrestling Medals

Nation Total
URS
68 36 28 132
USA
50 43 32 125
SWE
28 27 28 83
FIN
26 28 29 83
BUL
16 31 20 67
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