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Olympic wrestling champion Burroughs answers fan questions

Friday, July 15, 2022 - 13:07 By Eric Olanowski

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ACAPULCO, Mexico (July 15) --- Olympic champion Jordan BURROUGHS (USA) went #OffTheMat with United World Wrestling to answer questions sent in by his fans.

Here are some of the questions the five-time world champion was asked:
- If you could change anything from your career, what would it be?
- Who is the most underrated wrestler?
- What will you do after you retire?
- What made you push harder?
- What’s your favorite activity outside of wrestling?
- What’s your favorite pair of Jordans? 
- What’s the best moment of your career?
- Who’s the GOAT?

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How'd Adar become Turkey's greatest women's wrestler ever?

Thursday, May 12, 2022 - 14:51 By Eric Olanowski

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COSIER-VEVEY (May 12) --- Yasemin ADAR (TUR) went #OffTheMat with United World Wrestling to talk about what it’s like being a history-making, barrier-breaking leader in women’s wrestling.

Adar discussed her introduction to the sport of wrestling and how it led to her becoming the most successful Turkish woman to ever lace up a pair of wrestling shoes. Her history-making feats include becoming the first woman from Turkey to win a medal at the Olympic Games (Tokyo), winning a gold medal at the World Championships (2017) and winning five European titles.

Adar also talked about the stress and pressure that comes along with her newly-appoint role as the Vice President of the Turkish Wrestling Federation.