Loved DT asking for the love from the US fans after, then asking for the "hate/love" from the Iranian ones.
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That weight really suits Zain. Too bad it is not an Olympic weight. I think the cut to 65 Kg was a challenge for him (6 pounds under his college weight).
I'm not much of a freestyle guy, but would love to hear a stylistic comparison of Zain and his finals opponent or a handicap/odds for Zain to win it all. I guess his opponent has been out of international competition for a few years following a suspension for PEDs?
Unfortunately Petriashvili goes down 2-4 in a sloppy match. He should have beaten the Mongolian.
Zillmer is out.
Zillmer is out.
Here's Narikuni's page on the UWW site. Not a lot there to go on--he's 25 years old, and won Asians.
He was on his legs a few times and seemed to lose interest in working for a finish. It was weird. Also pretty surprised Akgul beat Zare--which softens the blow some of Zilmer's tourney being done.e
I guess I assume that this account is Cody and/or Casey's job at the big tourneys. I bet this tweet felt super gratifying to type out.
Sorry for all the content, guys. Making the most of my time at home today, lol:
Zare losing is huge. Otherwise Iran would have matched the US with putting 3 into the finals. Getting no points from Baby Yaz is a lot for them to overcome as well but I think most thought Zare was a definite favorite to win it all even with Geno and Taha. Bodes well for the USA
Now let’s get 3 golds from our ladies! I think Mensah Stock and Elor are definitely favored and Helen is in a toss-up match with world champion from Japan. Should be a great way to finish this awesome day of wrestling!
Now let’s get 3 golds from our ladies! I think Mensah Stock and Elor are definitely favored and Helen is in a toss-up match with world champion from Japan. Should be a great way to finish this awesome day of wrestling!
Was just thinking: where are the clowns who said Zain would never medal, Zain needed to leave NLWC, etc.?
Those posts might be worth digging up, for
OKST scholarship offer in place.
Cael's record in semifinals also applies to Worlds.
Going to be tough to compete academically with Lehigh‘s offer, though.
happy for zain. clearly the cut to 65 is a big issue for him. unfortunate for him that he's a tweener, but a good move to go up and have some success for a few years.
also helps not be in the meatgrinder at 65. a major reason we haven't medaled since 2006 there is because it's wicked every year.
also helps not be in the meatgrinder at 65. a major reason we haven't medaled since 2006 there is because it's wicked every year.
Helen could not get to her offense, and couldn't connect on a few late foot sweep attempts.
She loses 0-3 and takes silver.
More proof:
Cody Sanderson > Mark Perry
😂
She loses 0-3 and takes silver.
More proof:
Cody Sanderson > Mark Perry
😂
Anyone from HR claiming that Zain's bracket was weak? That's another one.
Any minute, HR will fire up a thread claiming all the NLWC world medals are due to the Russians getting the ban hammer.
Here are some of his matches from the 2022 Asian Championships:
Edit: For some reason I can't get the videos to transfer over. You can access the videos on his UWW page https://uww.org/athletes/narikuni-taishi by clicking the "all" button and scrolling to the 2022 Asian Championships
Found some on YouTube:
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Wow! My knee started hurting just watching the video.
While they simultaneously run another thread saying that the Ivys not wrestling did not make a difference during their last National Championship* (with an asterisk) run.
Not to mention celebrating their three 1984 gold medals - when the USSR, Cuba etc weren’t there (with the USSR folding in current day Azerbaijan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Georgia, Ukraine, etc, etc). Lou Banach’s opponent was from Syria of all places. A Brit won bronze in Ed Banach’s weight class.
I only watched one of his matches (a loss to a Ukraine wrestler), but based on that if it wasn't a flyer, I look for Zain to probably eat his lunch. I guess we'll see.
Tamyrah Mensah Stock!!! Pins her Japanese opponent to win another world title! Super impressive all tournament
I was on a long drive but actually watched Zain on the dashboard. What a tournament. To be sitting in the gold medal match after so many disappointing close calls. And to not have given up a point.
Mensah Stock with the suckback for a pin vs Ishii. What a way to take gold!
Elor up now for gold vs Zhamila Bakbergenova (KAZ).
Elor stuffs a shot and spins behind, looking lace... and she's a gold medalist. Awesome.
Elor stuffs a shot and spins behind, looking lace... and she's a gold medalist. Awesome.
WOW ELOR TECHED her opponent in less than 90 seconds
Are you kidding! She is on another level and only 18!! So special
you know she was much better after she left the NLWC for ASU before the olympics right? turned her career back around. not a huge slight to NLWC. her training partners are light years ahead at ASU.
Elor might be top 3 woman's wrestler in the world at 18. What a remarkable person.
I called the medal on the Hawk board last night. He's just too intense, works so hard at getting better. You had to know it was coming.
He's a full blown animal now!
Good for Zain, get that gold!!
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