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Pirozhkova earns silver, Padilla captures bronze at World Championships

Published: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 12:03:43 CDT

Kelsey Campbell added a fifth-place finish as the U.S. won its first two medals of the tournament in Moscow, Russia.
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Davis, Lee and Blanc weigh in and receive draws for fifth day of World Wrestling Championships

Published: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:18:30 CDT

Two-time World champ Kristie Davis at 67 kg (pictured) and Stephany Lee at 72 kg compete Friday in women's freestyle. Obe Blanc goes at 55 kg in men's freestyle
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Pirozhkova reaches finals, Padilla, Campbell to wrestle for bronze at World Championships

Published: Thu, 09 Sep 2010 08:09:31 CDT

Russian-born Elena Pirozhkova will face five-time World and two-time Olympic champion Kaori Icho of Japan for the gold medal in women's freestyle wrestling on Thursday night in Moscow.
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Padilla, Campbell, Pirozhkova weigh in and receive draws for fourth day of World Wrestling Championships

Published: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 10:36:45 CDT

2008 World bronze medalist Tatiana Padilla at 55 kg (pictured), plus Kelsey Campbell at 59 kg and Elena Pirozhkova at 63 kg will compete on Thursday.
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U.S. still looking for first medal after tough day at World Championships

Published: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 06:48:28 CDT

Fisher, Lampe and Medina fall short of medaling on Day 3 of Worlds in Moscow, Russia.
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Dr. Dave Curby accepts FILA Bronze Star on behalf of his late son Jacob Curby

Published: Wed, 08 Sep 2010 02:01:46 CDT

Dr. Dave Curby receives FILA Bronze Star from FILA President Raphael Martinetti in honor his son, the late Jacob Curby.
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$2,500 grant for your team

Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:26:52 CDT

Click to read more about how you can win a grant through the Liberty Mutual Responsible Sports' program.
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Byers places fifth in Greco-Roman at World Championships

Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 12:23:40 CDT

The veteran heavyweight was seeking his record fourth World medal in Greco-Roman wrestling. Day 3 of 7 of the Worlds is set for Wednesday in Moscow, Russia.
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Fisher, Lampe, Medina weigh in and receive draws for third day of World Wrestling Championships

Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 10:46:34 CDT

Getting their draws were Jake Fisher at 74 kg in Greco-Roman and women freestyle wrestlers Alyssa Lampe at 48 kg and Jessica Medina at 51 kg (pictured).
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Byers will wrestle for bronze medal in Greco-Roman at World Championships

Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:42:15 CDT

Byers won his first three matches before falling to Olympic and World bronze medalist Yuri Patrikeev of Armenia in the semifinal round. He is seeking his fourth World medal.
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Amberle Montgomery named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

Published: Tue, 07 Sep 2010 04:28:15 CDT

Montgomery won a silver medal at 63 kg at the SportAccord World Combat Games on Sept. 1.
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Ruiz places fifth in Greco-Roman as U.S. starts competition at World Championships

Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:56:29 CDT

The U.S. fell short of winning a medal as the seven-day event kicked off in Moscow, Russia. Three more Greco-Roman weight classes will be contested on Tuesday.
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Davis, Clark, Byers weigh in and receive draws for second day of World Wrestling Championships

Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 10:57:07 CDT

2002 World champion Dremiel Byers at 120 kg (pictured), plus Jeremiah Davis at 60 kg and Jake Clark at 84 kg have weighed in and received draws for Tuesday.
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Twitter updates from World Wrestling Championships

Published: Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:14:26 CDT

Receive instant updates from the World Wrestling Championships from USA Wrestling's Twitter page.
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Mango, Sahin, Ruiz weigh in and receive draws for first day of World Wrestling Championships

Published: Sun, 05 Sep 2010 12:51:38 CDT

U.S. Olympian Spenser Mango at 55 kg (pictured), Faruk Sahin at 66 kg and 2005 World bronze medalist Justin Ruiz at 96 kg have weighed in for the World Championships in Moscow.
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