News - Greco-Roman Wrestling
- May 16, 2013
USOEC Wrestler Competes to Save Wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestler Kendrick Sanders helped Team USA defeat Russia in The Rumble on the Rails competition.
- April 21, 2013
Wrestlers Earn Silver at US Open
Greco-Roman wrestlers traveled to Las Vegas this week (March 18-20) to compete at the U.S. Open,coming away with three silver medals and five others finishing in the top seven to advance to the U.S. World Team Trials in Stillwater,Okla.,June 20-23.
- April 20, 2013
Wrestlers Crowned National Champions
Greco-Roman wrestlers won two national champion titles at the ASICS Junior Nationals in Las Vegas Friday (March 19). Three other wrestlers took silver and four earned bronze.
- April 6, 2013
Nowry Wins Gold At Pan American Championships
Greco-Roman wrestler Max Nowry was the top performer for Team USA, winning a gold medal at the Pan American Championships Friday (April 5) in Panama City, Panama.
- March 27, 2013
Wrestlers To Compete In Pan American Championships
Wrestlers Max Nowry and Kendrick Sanders have been chosen to represent the United States at the Pan American Championships April 5 in Panama City, Panama.
- March 26, 2013
Team Japan Visits The USOEC
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers have a fresh set of training partners in the gym as Team Japan arrived on Sunday, March 24, for a five day visit.
- March 18, 2013
Wrestlers Return From Austria
United States Olympic Education Center wrestlers helped Team USA sweep all 10 matches in a Greco-Roman all-star competition in Götzis, Austria on Friday, March 16. The squad also competed in a dual that same day versus Georgia, losing 4-1 in five matches.
- March 11, 2013
Wrestlers Medal In Austria
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers helped Team USA take home first place honors at the Austrian Junior Open in Götzis, Austria, this weekend (March 9), with two USOEC athletes earning medals.
- February 26, 2013
USOEC Wrestling Defeats Navy
United States Olympic Education Center wrestlers came out on top at the All-Navy vs. USOEC Greco-Roman Wrestling Dual hosted by the USOEC tonight (Feb. 26) at Vandament Arena on NMU’s campus.
- February 19, 2013
All-Navy Greco-Roman Wrestling Team Visits NMU
Members of the U.S. All-Navy Greco-Roman wrestling team are visiting NMU through March 14. The team is training with the USOEC Greco-Roman team to prepare for the Armed Forces Wrestling Championships.
- February 1, 2013
Stanghill And Erickson Take Over As Club Coaches
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestler Barrett Stanghill is taking over coaching duties for the NMU Angry Fish Wrestling Club.
- January 26, 2013
Wrestlers Are Undefeated At Pinto Cup
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers Kendrick Sanders and Tanner Andrews went undefeated today (Jan. 26) at the Jack Pinto Cup in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- January 24, 2013
Jack Pinto Cup, Dave Schultz Memorial Next for Wrestling
Greco-Roman wrestlers will travel to Colorado Springs, Colo.,for two competitions Jan. 26-31.
- December 15, 2012
Williams, Sanders Win Gold At Holiday Cup
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers had a strong showing at the Minnesota Storm Holiday Cup in Rochester, Minn., today (Dec. 15), with two athletes taking home top honors and 10 others placing in the top four.
- December 12, 2012
Wrestling Brothers Graduate
Two United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers will be donning caps and gowns on Saturday, Dec. 15, to receive their diplomas during NMU’s commencement ceremony.
- December 6, 2012
Olympic Bronze Medalist Visits USOEC
Mkkhitar Manukyan, a 2004 Olympic bronze medalist in Greco-Roman wrestling, is visiting the United States Olympic Education Center through Dec. 14.
- December 4, 2012
Weightlifters Win Gold, Bronze at American Open
United States Olympic Education Center weightlifters Vanessa McCoy and Ryan Borges earned medals last weekend (Dec. 1 - 2) at the American Open Weightlifting Championships in Palm Springs, Calif.
- November 30, 2012
Wrestlers Ranked in Top 10
Fifteen United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers earned top 10 status in Thursday’s (Nov. 29) national senior rankings by TheMat.com, the official website of USA Wrestling.
- November 26, 2012
Wrestler Wins Silver at Haavisto Cup
Greco-Roman wrestler Thrasher Porcher won a silver medal at the Haavisto Cup in Ilmajoki, Finland, last Thursday (Nov.22).
- November 10, 2012
Wrestlers Win Silver, Bronze at NYAC International
Two United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers earned silver medals this weekend at the New York Athletic Club Holiday International in New York City.
- November 5, 2012
Wrestlers Win Medals in Sweden
Eight United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman Wrestlers gained their first international experience at the Lilla Mälar Cup in Stockholm, this weekend, with two athletes earning silver medals.
- October 31, 2012
Nowry Featured in Sports Illustrated
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestler Max Nowry will be featured in “Faces in the Crowd” in the Nov. 5 issue of Sports Illustrated.
- October 23, 2012
Greco-Roman Wrestlers Head to Sweden
Ten United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman Wrestlers will travel to Stockholm, Sweden, on Wednesday, Oct. 24.
- October 6, 2012
Greco-Roman Wrestler Wins Gold
Three United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman Wrestlers placed well at the University World Championships in Kourtane, Finland, this weekend, with one athlete taking home a gold medal.
- September 24, 2012
Greco-Roman Team Well Traveled
Members of the Greco-Roman wrestling team training at the United States Olympic Education Center have a busy fall semester planned. Combined, team members will travel more than 50,000 miles before the end of the semester in December.
- August 19, 2012
Greco-Roman Wrestlers Make World Team
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers earned four out of seven spots on the University World Team.
- August 13, 2012
Greco-Roman Wrestling Team Prepares for University World Team Trials
Members of the United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman Wrestling team have returned to NMU’s campus to prepare for the University World Team Trials.
- June 18, 2012
USOEC Wrestler Wins Silver
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestler Paul Tellgren won a silver medal at the Ljubomir Ivanovic Gedza International last Saturday (June 16) in Bellgrade, Serbia.
- May 27, 2012
USOEC WRESTLERS FINISH ON TOP
Two United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers grappled their way to the top during Saturday’s FILA Junior World Team Trials in Colorado Springs, Co.
- May 21, 2012
USOEC's Andrews Receives USA Wrestling Award
USOEC wrestler Tanner Andrews was recognized as one of two recipients of the 2012 Jacob Curby Memorial Award.
- May 9, 2012
USA Wrestling’s Greco-Roman Education Program to remain at Northern Michigan University
USA Wrestling has announced that its Greco-Roman Education Program will remain at NMU in Marquette, Mich. as part of the U.S. Olympic Education Center (USOEC) program.
- April 16, 2012
DeNova, Alvarez, Finau Win FILA Junior Nationals
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers Joey DeNova, Nick Alvarez and Marcus Finau placed first at the 2012 FILA Junior Nationals last Sunday, April 15, in Madison, Wis..
- April 2, 2012
USOEC's Briggs and Wildes Qualify for Olympic Trials
Greco-Roman wrestlers Aaron Briggs and Lee Wildes won berths to the U.S. Olympic Trials with their first-place finishes at the at the 2012 Final U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifying Tournament.
- March 29, 2012
Wrestlers Last Chance for Trials
Fifteen U.S. Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers will compete in the Final U.S. Olympic Trials Qualifying Tournament March 31-April 1 in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
- March 9, 2012
USOEC Team Tops Team Japan
The U.S. Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestling team defeated Team Japan in the Japan vs. USOEC Duals Friday in Vandament Arena at NMU. By the end of the evening, the USOEC out-wrestled Japan nine matches to zero.
- February 6, 2012
Sanders Places First at Schultz
Greco-Roman wrestler Kendrick Sanders captured a first-place finish at the 2012 Dave Schultz Memorial International last Saturday, Feb. 4, in Colorado Springs, Colo., and subsequently earned a trip to the U. S. Olympic Trials.
- November 15, 2011
Greco-Roman Blog From Norway
Greco-Roman wrestler Nick Alvarez kept a log of the wrestlers training and competition from Oslo, Norway.
- October 20, 2011
Wrestlers Win Against Marines
The U.S. Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestling team defeated the All Marine team 8-4 in a dual meet held at the NMU Superior Dome.
- October 15, 2011
Greco-Roman Assistant Coach Named
Aghasi Manukyan, a former World Cup Champion, has been named assistant coach for USA WrestlingÂ’s Greco-Roman program at the United States Olympic Education Center.
- August 29, 2011
Willie Madison leaves USOEC Greco-Roman coaching post to accept new career opportunity
 Willie Madison, the Assistant Greco-Roman Coach for the U.S. Olympic Education Center at NMU is leaving his post to accept a new career opportunity in the Eastern United States.
- May 23, 2011
Wrestlers Repeat First-Place Finishes
Two United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestlers placed first at the 2011 FILA Junior World Team Trials May 19-20 in Franklin, Ind., enabling them to compete at the FILA Junior World Championships July 29-31 in Bucharest, Romania.
- April 25, 2011
Wrestlers Finsh Strong at University Nationals
The Greco-Roman team had 11 first-place finishers while the freestyle team had two wrestlers qualify for World Team Trials at the 2011 University Nationals April 21-24 in Akron, Ohio.
- April 12, 2011
Tellgren Claims Silver at Senior Nationals
Tellgren medaled at Senior Nationals and is one of ten USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers who qualified for the World Team Trials in June.
- March 17, 2011
Greco Wrestlers Succeed at Home
USOEC wrestlers competed against members of the Marine Corps and Japanese teams in a dual at Westwood High School.
- March 14, 2011
Greco-Roman Match in Ishpeming
USOEC wrestlers will take on members of the Marine and Japanese teams on Wednesday, March 16, at Westwood High School. Competition begins at 6 p.m. and admission is free.
- February 1, 2011
Briggs Undefeated at Kiki Cup
Greco-Roman wrestler Aaron Briggs finished 4-0 against opponents from Japan, Bulgaria, Sweden and Poland.
- December 10, 2010
Hermann Leads Greco Team
Rob Hermann brings an extensive Greco-Roman coaching background to the UOSEC, including leading three wreslters to Olympic medals as head coach of the 1996 U.S. Olympic team.
- November 9, 2010
Ryabchinskiy Wins Championship
Dmitry Ryabchinskiy defeated fellow USOEC teammate Paul Tellgren in the 55 kilogram weight class to take first place at the New York Athletic Club Invitational Sunday, Nov 7.
- November 4, 2010
Nielson Top American Wreslter at Worlds
Zac Nielson placed fifth to boost Team USA to a 12th-place finish at the World University Championships in Torino, Italy.
- November 1, 2010
Greco Team Earns Six Medals in Norway
The USOEC earned the title of best club in the junior division at the Kolbotn Cup, Oct. 29-30.
- October 25, 2010
Tellgren Champion at Sunkist
Greco-roman wrestler Paul Tellgren finished with a pin to come out on top at the 2010 Sunkist Kids International Open. It was the first tournament of the year for Greco-roman and freestyle athletes.
- May 10, 2010
USOEC Wrestles With Marines
Marine Greco-Roman wrestlers drove 20 hours to train with USOEC wrestlers. The USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers also invited fifteen talented high school wrestlers to check out the USOEC program.
- May 6, 2010
USOEC's Mango to Wrestle on Aircraft Carrier
USOEC Greco-Roman wrestler Spenser Mango will be participating in the Beat the Streets Wrestling Gala in New York City. The matches will take place on the USS Intrepid, which was used for battle in World War II and the Vietnam War.
- April 29, 2010
Greco-Roman Wrestlers Qualify for World Team Trials
USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers competed in the FILA Junior Nationals and U.S. Open Senior Nationals and advance to World Team Trials.
- March 25, 2010
Provisor Takes Gold In Bulgaria
USOEC Greco-Roman wreslter Ben Provisor took home gold at the Petko Sirakov and Ivan Illiev Junior International Tournament Mar. 21-23 in Sofia, Bulgaria
- March 16, 2010
USOEC to host Big Brother Greco-Roman Wrestling Camp
The USOEC will host the Big Brother Greco-Roman wrestling camp May 2-7 in the Superior Dome.
- February 23, 2010
USOEC defeats Norway in dual
The USOEC men's Greco-Roman wrestling team defeated Norway in an international dual meet hosted by Westwood High School.
- February 18, 2010
USOEC Greco team to take on Norway in Dual
The USOEC men's Greco-Roman wrestling team is set to take on Norway in a dual meet, Monday, Feb. 22 at Westwood High School
- February 11, 2010
Wrestlers return from Dave Schultz Memorial
The USOEC Greco-Roman wrestling team competed at the 12th annual Dave Schultz Memorial International tournament.
- February 2, 2010
Wrestlers Prepare for Dave Schultz Memorial
The USOEC men's Greco Roman wrestling team will compete in the Dave Schultz Memorial International tournament Feb. 3-6 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- October 27, 2009
Greco-Roman wrestlers bring home medals from Sunkist
Ten USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers brought home medals from the Sunkist International Open in Phoenix, Ariz.
- September 30, 2009
USOEC Wrestlers at World Wrestling Championships
Members of the USOEC Greco-Roman wrestling team competed in the 2009 World Wrestling Championships in Herning, Denmark.
- September 14, 2009
Madison named Assistant Greco-Roman Coach
Willie Madison has been named the assitant coach for the men's Greco-Roman wrestling team.
- August 25, 2009
Hall named USOEC Greco-Roman wrestling coach
The United States Olympic Education Center has named Dennis Hall of Stevens Point, Wis. the head coach of the Greco-Roman wrestling team.
- June 2, 2009
Wrestlers Finish on Top at Trials
Three USOEC Greco-Roman Wrestlers were crowned champions at the U.S. World Team Trials May 30-31 in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
- May 26, 2009
Nowry Qualifies for Junior World Competition
USOEC Greco-Roman wrestler Max Nowry earned a spot on the Junior World Team at the team trials held May 22-23 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- May 20, 2009
Wrestlers at Junior World Team Trials
Members of the United States Olympic Education Center's Greco-Roman wrestling team will compete at the FILA Junior World Team Trials May 22-23 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- April 23, 2009
USOEC Wrestlers In Action This Weekend
The USOEC's Greco-Roman wrestling team will send out 17 of its athletes to compete in the ASICS University and FILA Cadet National Championships. The event will be held April 23-26 in Akron, Ohio.
- April 14, 2009
USOEC Greco-Roman Wrestlers Finish in Top 10
USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers claimed three gold and 15 top-10 finishes from the ASICS U.S. Senior National Championships and the FILA Junior National Championships.
- February 10, 2009
Four Wrestlers Bring Home Gold
Four USOEC wrestlers won gold medals at the 11th annual Dave Schultz Memorial Open Feb. 5-8.
- February 4, 2009
Wrestlers compete at Schultz
USOEC Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestlers will compete this weekend at the 11th annual Dave Schultz Memorial Open.
- June 16, 2008
Mango Makes U.S. Olympic Team
USOEC Greco-Roman wrestler Spenser Mango earned a spot on the U.S. Olympic Teal at the Olympic Team Trials June 13-15 in Las Vegas
- May 29, 2008
Wrestlers Earn Spots on World Team
Seven USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers earned sports on the University World Team and the Junior World Team.
- May 13, 2008
Gruenwald Injured at Olympic Qualifier
USOEC Greco-Roman wrestler Jim Gruenwald was injured at the Olympic Qualifying Tournament May 10 in Rome, Italy
- May 12, 2008
A Dozen USOEC Wrestlers Earn All-America Status
Twelves USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers earned All-America honors during the U.S. Nationals.
- May 12, 2008
Mango Named Athlete of the Week
USOEC Greco-Roman wrestler Spenser Mango was named TheMat.com's wrestler of the week for April 29-May 5.
- February 19, 2008
Lester Takes Silver at Dave Schultz Memorial
The USOEC Greco-Roman wrestling team competed at the Dave Schultz Memorial Tournament Feb. 8-10 in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- November 27, 2007
Greco-Roman Wrestlers Bring Home Gold
Three USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers won gold medals at the NAYC Holiday International Championships Nov. 16-18, in West Orange, N.J.
- November 15, 2007
Wrestlers Take On Big Apple
The United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestling team will compete at the New York Athletic Club Open Holiday International Wrestling Championships this weekend Nov. 16-18 in West Orange, N.J.
- October 31, 2007
USOEC Takes Sunkist by Storm
The United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman Wrestlers earned nine top-three finishes at the Sunkist International Open Competition in Chandler, Ariz. The Women's freestyle wrestlers also competed at the event.
- October 9, 2007
Lester Wins World Bronze Medal
Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester, competed at the World Championships Sept. 17 in Baku, Azerbaijan and came home with a bronze medal.
- August 15, 2007
Lester and Betterman in Romania
Harry Lester and Joe Betterman returned to the United States Aug. 13 after competing in the Ion Cornianu Memorial Tournament Aug. 10-12 in Brasov, Romania.
- July 26, 2007
Lester Wins Pan Ams
Greco wrestler Harry Lester raised Anyelo Mota of the Dominican Republic in a reverse lift, planting him onto his back for a first-period fall at 1:09 in the 66-kilogram final of the Pan American Games.
- July 17, 2007
Curby Wins Bronze
Wrestler Jacob Curby took third in the 66-kilogram weight class at the Kartosia Greco-Roman Tournament July 14 in Tblisi, Georgia.
- June 11, 2007
Lester Dominates Trials
Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester took first at the U.S. World Team Trials for the third consecutive year at 66 kilograms.
- May 2, 2007
Lester and Greco Team Honored
Harry Lester is the recipient of the Sawyer International Airport elite performance of the month award for April for his finish at the University National Championships in Akron, Ohio.
- April 24, 2007
Lester Wins at Home
Harry Lester took first in both the 70-kilogram class of the Greco-Roman division and the 74-kg class of the freestyle division at the University National Championships April 20-22 in Akron, Ohio.
- April 20, 2007
Wrestlers at University Nationals
USOEC wrestlers will hit the mat at the University National Championships April 20-22 in Colorado Springs, Colo., to vie for the chance to compete at the World Team Trials.
- April 16, 2007
Betterman Wins Silver in Vegas
Nineteen athletes from the USOEC's Greco-Roman and womenâ€Â™s freestyle wrestling teams placed eighth or better at the ASICS United States National Wrestling Championships April 4-7 in Las Vegas.
- April 16, 2007
Dibala Captures Gold
Five USOEC Greco-Roman wrestlers placed fourth or better at the ASICS United States Junior National Wrestling Championships April 4-7 in Las Vegas.
- March 22, 2007
Petrosyan Visits USOEC
Anatoly Petrosyan, who serves as the United States Olympic Training Centerâ€Â™s Greco-Roman wrestling head coach, is wrapping up his five-day visit to the United States Olympic Education Center.
- February 12, 2007
Mango Earns Silver
Greco-Roman wrestler Spenser Mango (St. Louis, Mo.) finished second at the Dave Schultz Memorial International Tournament Feb. 10 in Colorado Springs, Colo., losing to Durlacher 3-2, 4-0 in the final round.
- February 7, 2007
Lester Beats World Champion
Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester (Akron, Ohio) defeated 2006 World Champion Li Yanyan of China 4-1, 6-0 at the Chicago Cup Feb. 6 in Chicago, Ill.
- February 7, 2007
Wrestlers Compete at Schultz
USOEC wrestlers will face opponents from more than 30 countries Feb. 9-10 at the ninth annual Dave Schultz Memorial International Tournament in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- December 12, 2006
USOEC Wrestling Rankings Posted
Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester maintains his No. 1 national ranking.
- November 30, 2006
Curby Returns from France
Greco-Roman wrestler Jacob Curby (LaGrange, Ill.) is back from the Henri Deglane Challenge with renewed motivation for the sport.
- November 20, 2006
Wrestlers Win Gold in Big Apple
The USOEC's men and women wrestlers won eight medals at the Holiday International Wrestling Championships Nov. 17-19 in New York City.
- November 16, 2006
Wrestlers Head to New York
The Greco-Roman and womenâ€Â™s freestyle wrestling teams will compete at the New York Athletic Clubâ€Â™s Open Holiday International Wrestling Championships Nov. 17-19 in New York City.
- September 26, 2006
Wrestler Harry Lester's Blog from the World Championships in China
Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester gives USOEC web visitors a glimpse into his life as an elite athlete through his blog. Readers can follow him as he competes at the World Championships in China.
- September 25, 2006
Lester is World Championships Bronze Medalist
Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester of Akron, Ohio, placed third Sept. 25 at the World Championships in Guangzhou, China. Lester defeated Seref Eroglu of Turkey in the bronze-medal match, 4-3, 4-3.
- September 18, 2006
Lester's Road to China: A Time for Second Chances
Wrestler Harry Lester (Akron, Ohio) has had a rapid rise to success, but a disappointing performance at last year's World Championships led him to re-evaluate his mindset. He's trained hard all year and looks forward to his second chance at gold.
- September 7, 2006
Lester Wins Silver at Turneul International
Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester (Akron, Ohio) captured silver at the Turneul International last Aug. 19-20 in Brasov, Romania.
- September 1, 2006
USOECâ€Â™S Mango Wins Bronze
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestler Spenser Mango (Flourissant, Mo.) won bronze in the 55-kilogram weight class at the Junior World Championships Aug. 30 in Guatemala City, Guatemala.
- August 22, 2006
Lester Wins Silver At Turneul International
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestler Harry Lester captured silver at the Turneul International last weekend in Brasov, Romania.
- July 5, 2006
Mango Named Athlete Of The Month
United States Olympic Education Center Greco-Roman wrestler Spenser Mango (St. Louis, Mo.) has been named as TheMat.comâ€Â™s Wrestler of the Month for June 2006.
