Olympics News

[js8793]

these comments about DT having a pretty favorable or half decent/tolerable draw are amusing. His draw is the best possible draw he could have at the Olympics. He is on the opposite side of Yazdani and the only other wrestler anyone even really mentions in the bracket from Russia is also on the opposite side.

Not quite true. He has the second best guy on his side 1st round in 4x world medalist Shabanau. Other than that, you can't ask for much more.

Brutal for TG, but Uguev is one of the bigger favorites in the tournament, so he'll most likely get pulled back in if he loses, so that's a silver lining. To win Bronze, he'll likely have to go through either Atri (IRI) or Atli (TUR). He's beaten both before, but they both hold the most recent victory. His history with Atri actually goes all the way back to junior worlds. Harutunyan (ARM) and Erdenebaat (MGL) are also solid in that other quarter. Good news is that he'd only have to beat 1 of those 4 to medal. If he can't beat Abdullaev (UZB) or Liu (CHN) in his first repechage match, he wouldn't medal with any draw.

Pace will be really important for the Uguev match. He's far more technical than Gilman, but I've seen him struggle more in brawls. He needs to turn it into a brawl, or you might say "iowa style" match haha.

 

[tikk10]

Great post-match interview too. She's a fantastic, huge, and genuine personality. Will post when it's available.

 

[nittinsc]

USA Wrestling Gilman-Taylor-Maroulis seeding write-up:

https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestli...03/day-4-olympic-draws-gilman-taylor-maroulis

 

[El-Jefe]

Pace will be really important for the Uguev match. He's far more technical than Gilman, but I've seen him struggle more in brawls. He needs to turn it into a brawl, or you might say "iowa style" match haha.

So you're saying Uguev doesn't like tough wrestling?

 

[nerfstate]

Great post-match interview too. She's a fantastic, huge, and genuine personality. Will post when it's available.

Is US wrestler Tamyra Mensah-Stock the most upbeat athlete at Tokyo 2020?

The American is into the women’s 68kg freestyle wrestling final. And she is more than happy to count her blessings in life

www.theguardian.com

 

[The Shelter]

NBC's wrestling coverage is fantastic, as good as it gets. JB and John Smith are doing a great job as are the hosts and announcers. TMS is a tremendous personality, and an amazing wrestler. I was very impressed with her interview and the Adeline Gray interview. Nothing but respect for both.

 

[js8793]

So you're saying Uguev doesn't like tough wrestling?

In his only world championships loss back in 2017, he got overwhelmed a bit by the Indian's pace. I think that's the model.

 

[nerfstate]

What are the odds NBC throws TMS some prime-time love tonight? Would be amazing if they showed the match, but I predict a highlight or two, and maybe, if we're lucky, an interview.

 

[ClarkstonMark]

What are the odds NBC throws TMS some prime-time love tonight? Would be amazing if they showed the match, but I predict a highlight or two, and maybe, if we're lucky, an interview.

They really need to have her for an interview.... I agree that post match interview was awesome

 

[creamery freak]

Didn’t see this posted yet…
K Miracle lost her 1/8 final match to Chinese woman J Long 3-2 VPO1
J Long then lost her 1/4 final match by fall to Ukrainian Koliadenko thereby eliminating Kayla

Miracle should have gotten a 2 for exposure on her TD according to John Smith and I agree. Bad call and I watched one of our Greco men from PA get an exposure called on him when he was completely out of bounds and he lost by 2. Frustrating officiating.

 

[a_mshaffer]

Miracle should have gotten a 2 for exposure on her TD according to John Smith and I agree. Bad call and I watched one of our Greco men from PA get an exposure called on him when he was completely out of bounds and he lost by 2. Frustrating officiating.

yea the greco match was a huge disappointment as the scoring came from a false - false start!

 

[nittinsc]

Tonight At 10.

Gilman, MFS 57KG is the 10th match scheduled on Mat A

Maroulis WFS 57KG is the 6th match scheduled on Mat B

Taylor MFS 86 KG is the 8th match scheduled on Mat C

Here're the links:

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/wrestling/olympic-schedule-and-results.htm

https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule/sport/wrestling

 

[nerfstate]

Nice write-up

A Dream Realized - Penn State Athletics

A Dream Realized

gopsusports.com

 

[Dogwelder]

TMS (Too Much Stock) gold medal match coming up soon …

Tamyra gave the opponent TMS cramps!

 

[Dogwelder]

"Well, you've got to beat the best to know that you're the best," Mensah-Stock said. "And that's what I keep telling myself. It doesn't matter the draw. You go out there and you beat whoever is in front of you because that's how you tell somebody that you were the best. I'm the bad draw."

— espn article

 

[PAwrestle]

On the NBC Sports app there is a segment from this morning called:

Wrestling
Semifinals, Medal Matches
Women's 68kg, GR 77kg/97kg & ...

The beginning of TMS's match is at about the 3:11 mark if you're looking for a replay.

Edit: you can also find it at this web link from above at around the 190:00 mark.

Olympic Wrestling Live Streams & Schedule

Watch Wrestling live from the 2026 Milan Olympic Games on NBCOlympics.com

www.nbcolympics.com

 

[creamery freak]

Tonight At 10.

Gilman, MFS 57KG is the 10th match scheduled on Mat A

Maroulis WFS 57KG is the 6th match scheduled on Mat B

Taylor MFS 86 KG is the 8th match scheduled on Mat C

Here're the links:

https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/olympic-games/en/results/wrestling/olympic-schedule-and-results.htm

https://www.nbcolympics.com/schedule/sport/wrestling

So what you're saying is they will all be wrestling at the same time, just like Nationals.😉

 

[Petch]

They really need to have her for an interview.... I agree that post match interview was awesome

TMS was fantastic. Amazing wrestling…even more amazing interview. She is so very likable and easy to root for. That was one of my favorite Olympic moments thus far. U S A…U S A…

 

[ZepGraffiti]

"Well, you've got to beat the best to know that you're the best," Mensah-Stock said. "And that's what I keep telling myself. It doesn't matter the draw. You go out there and you beat whoever is in front of you because that's how you tell somebody that you were the best. I'm the bad draw."

— espn article

She better get that on a t-shirt before Spencer claims it

 

[nerfstate]

Great--now Mineo's tweet of TMS's speech is going a bit viral on twitter (like, well beyond wrestling twitter) Like that guy needs an ego boost....

 

[dunkej01]

Anyone else nervous for tonight?

I'm sitting in MD waiting for dinner. Having a libation. Waiting on my son to get home from football practice....and....I cant help but be nervous for DTs journey.

I need my head examined.

I hope to not be a basket case tomorrow.

#eatitturk

 

[johnstownsteel]

She better get that on a t-shirt before Spencer claims it

Ran into my old jr high wrestling coach at a bar last weekend. Made sure to tell him he's no longer allowed to use the "excuses are for wusses" bit anymore...

 

[CropDuster507]

"Well, you've got to beat the best to know that you're the best," Mensah-Stock said. "And that's what I keep telling myself. It doesn't matter the draw. You go out there and you beat whoever is in front of you because that's how you tell somebody that you were the best. I'm the bad draw."

— espn article

I’m gonna need that NIL money. Should copywrite.

 

[pawrestlersintn]

 

[El-Jefe]

 

[tikk10]

What are the odds NBC throws TMS some prime-time love tonight? Would be amazing if they showed the match, but I predict a highlight or two, and maybe, if we're lucky, an interview.

So far it hasn't happened.

 

[crablegs1]

So far it hasn't happened.

They showed Gray highlights in prime time last night. I’m guessing they’ll get to her.

 

[Eastern HWT]

Just showed a snap shot on USA network.

 

[dunkej01]

 

[CentexLion]

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Things I did not know: GR guys are bumping like polar bears in Antarctica. ?? Greatest wrestler in USA history but now I understand that the N stands for nowledge in Nebraska

 

[tikk10]

Micic losing to Japan 4-0, a step behind all match.

 

[backdrft76]

1 seed Micic (who's repping Serbia) goes down to Japan 7-0. Was winded and didn't have much to offer.

 

[CentexLion]

1 seed Micic (who's repping Serbia) goes down to Japan 7-0. Was winded and didn't have much.

And Smith with the PhD dissertation on how to cut weight. Nice analysis from the expert

 

[nerfstate]

Yazdani: still good at wrestling.

 

[Greg Pickel BWI staff]

Yazdani: still good at wrestling.

Yeah, that's a good way of putting it. Ha.

Been fine with the TV coverage so far. Seems like they're trying to show as much as possible. Guess that has been the entire M.O. of NBC's coverage daily, however, sometimes to its detriment.

 

[Brian LB-U]

Maroulis on deck on mat B

 

[Sportfan2017]

1 seed Micic (who's repping Serbia) goes down to Japan 7-0. Was winded and didn't have much to offer.

Micic looked like he was wearing 10lb ankle weights. Seriously....wow

 

[Hotshoe]

Yo folks. I'm locking this thread. It's old and we need a thread on Olympic Wrestling everyone can comment on.

 

[backdrft76]

Don't mean to dig up an older thread but felt this one was more pertinent to discuss other sports than Wrestling in.

I saw some comments about the Men's Marathon starting shortly on USA Network. It's gonna be hot as hell, with some guys probably dropping. The training for this must be like wearing garbage bag suits in the indoor swimming pools (kinda similar to how I tried to cut weight for wrestling back in the day).

Hoping that we can somehow pull out more Golds than China when the games are all over. We're down by 2 currently. Hopefully Women's Basketball, Volleyball and Boxing will net us some.

 

[dmm53]

Don't mean to dig up an older thread but felt this one was more pertinent to discuss other sports than Wrestling in.

I saw some comments about the Men's Marathon starting shortly on USA Network. It's gonna be hot as hell, with some guys probably dropping. The training for this must be like wearing garbage bag suits in the indoor swimming pools (kinda similar to how I tried to cut weight for wrestling back in the day).

Hoping that we can somehow pull out more Golds than China when the games are all over. We're down by 2 currently. Hopefully Women's Basketball, Volleyball and Boxing will net us some.

Some information on the upcoming men's marathon (6 PM today EDT):

Men’s marathon at Tokyo Olympics: schedule, TV channel and how to watch it online

Kenya s Kipchoge has holds the world record of 2 01 39 in an event that has survived since the very first modern Games. Here’s how to watch the men’s competition.

en.as.com