Olympic Wrestling

Wrestling at the Olympics is competed in by both men and women in two different events freestyle and greco roman, although the 2008 Olympics will mark only the second time that female wrestling has appeared in the games. To qualify, a National Olympic Committee may enter up to one athlete per weight class.

Events
Men:
55 kg
60 kg
66 kg
74 kg
84 kg
96 kg
120 kg

Women:
48 kg
55 kg
63 kg
72 kg

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The Olympic Trials, In Pictures

By Tatiana Guertin on

All over the world Olympic trials are taking place in a number of different events. Recently, trials for wrestling, judo and the new cycling event BMX came and went. Check out the pictures, and absorb the greatness that is the upcoming Olympic games. Click on the image to go to the event's gallery.Andrew Bisek (blue, near mat) is pinned by Cheney Haight (red) as Kevin Lozano ( red, far mat) is thrown by Jess Hargrave (blue) in the preliminary matches during the USA Olympic trials for...Read Full Story

Ararrrgggh!!!

By Seanbaby on

Michel Batista of Cuba (red) is pinned by George Gogshelidze of Georgia (blue) in the men's 96kg wrestling event held at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium during Day 13 of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games on August 21, 2008 in Beijing, China. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images AsiaPac) The filming of a superglue commercial doesn't go exactly as planned. Photos by GettyRead Full Story

Welcome to our wikizine called "Olympic Wrestling"

By Tatiana Guertin on

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Olympic Wrestling". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article!Read Full Story