Jenna Burkert battled tough to finish in fifth place at 60 Kg. This weight class was probably the deepest of the event, there were numerous talented girls in many exciting matches. I ended up being the mat chairman for the finals of this weight between Mongolia and India. These two girls let it all out on the mat, they showed a lot of heart.

Quinton Murphy and Jordan Rogers weighed in today and received their draws. Refer to the FILA website to find the draws. I talked with Coach Halvorson and he said they look like favorable draws for our athletes. I wish them the best of luck and hopefully we can bring home two medals tomorrow!!

I have been trying numerous different foods over here from asian cuisine to spicy tofu to szechaun (excuse my spelling- I think I butchered that one). Everything has been great and they have been treating the officials very well. We receive transportation to just about anywhere via bus, train, or taxi, although most things are walking distance. I joined some of my fellow officials for dinner last night and then we went to the 71st floor bar in our hotel and that is quite the view of Singapore. It is extremely nice. You can check out my hotel by looking up the Swissotel of Singapore (The Stamford) to find pictures of this luxorious place.

To the parents of the USA wrestlers that requested my email here it is: sam_ccwc1@yahoo.com or smjulian@bmsd.org

Hopefully we can get the entire USA team together tomorrow for some pictures.

Thanks again,
Sammy Julian