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Pan Am Games: Day Three Updated Results, Notes and Livestream

Friday, July 17, 2015 - 03:52 By United World Wrestling Press

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LIVE STREAM: Click here for ESPN3.com
BRACKETS: United World Wrestling Arena
PAN AM RESULTS PAGE: Toronto 2015 Results Page

Day 1 Results | Day 2 Results | Day 3 Results | Day 4 Results

Pan Am Games Medals Table - Women's Wrestling
(After Day 2)

Nation G S B Total United States 1 0 1 2 Cuba 0 1 1 2 Peru 0 1 1 2 Brazil 1 0 0 1 Canada 1 0 0 1 Mexico 0 1 0 1 Colombia 0 0 1 1 Ecuador 0 0 1 1 Venezuela 0 0 1 1          

Pan Am Games Medals Table - Greco-Roman

Nation G S B Total United States 2 1 2 5 Cuba 2 0 2 4 Venezuela 1 1 1 3 Chile 0 1 1 2 Mexico 0 1 1 2 Colombia 0 0 2 2 Ecuador 1 0 0 1 Honduras 0 1 0 1 Panama 0 1 0 1 Brazil 0 0 1 1 Dominican Republic 0 0 1 1 Peru 0 0 1 1

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Women’s Wrestling - 63kg (8 entries)
GOLD: Braxton STONE (CAN) df. Katerina VIDIAUX LOPEZ (CUB), 7-3
BRONZE: Jackeline RENTERIA (COL) df. Jessica OLIVARES (PER), 8-5 
BRONZE: Erin CLODGO (USA) df. Dennisse ANTES (ECU) by Default

Semifinals: Braxton STONE (CAN) df. Jackeline RENTERIA (COL), 6-5
Semifinals: Katerina VIDIAUX LOPEZ (CUB) df. Dennisse ANTES (ECU) by Default 

1/4 Finals: Braxton STONE (CAN) df. Jessica OLIVARES (PER) by TF, 10-0
1/4 Finals: Jackeline RENTERIA (COL) df. Nathaly GRIMAN (VEN) by Fall
1/4 Finals: Katerina VIDIAUX LOPEZ (CUB) df. Erin CLODGO (USA), 11-7 
1/4 Finals: Dennisse ANTES (ECU) df. Stephanie BRAGAYRAC (PAR) by Forfeit 

Women’s Wrestling - 69kg (7 entries)
GOLD: Dorothy YEATS (CAN) df. Maria ACOSTA (VEN) by TF, 13-2 
BRONZE: Diana MIRANDA (MEX) df. Dayanara RIVERA (PUR), 1-1 
BRONZE: Luz VAZQUEZ (ARG) df. Yudaris SANCHEZ (CUB), 7-1 

Semifinals: Maria ACOSTA (VEN) df. Diana MIRANDA (MEX), 2-1 
Semifinals: Dorothy YEATS (CAN) df. Luz VAZQUEZ (ARG) by TF, 14-3

Qualifications: Maria ACOSTA (VEN) df. Dayanara RIVERA (PUR), 5-0
Qualifications: Dorothy YEATS (CAN) df. Yudaris SANCHEZ (CUB) by Fall
Qualifications: Luz VAZQUEZ (ARG) df. Gilda DE OLIVEIRA (BRA), 7-0

Women’s Wrestling - 75kg (8 entries)
GOLD: Adeline GRAY (USA) df. Justina DISTASIO (CAN), 7-6 
BRONZE: Lisset HECHEVARRIA (CUB) df. Jarismit WEFFER GUANIPE (VEN), 2-1
BRONZE: Aline FERREIRA (BRA) df. Ana GONZALEZ (PUR) by Fall

Semifinals: Justina DISTASIO (CAN) df. Lisset HECHEVARRIA (CUB), 4-4
Semifinals: Adeline GRAY (USA) df. Ana GONZALEZ (PUR) by TF, 12-0

1/4 Finals: Justina DISTASIO (CAN) df. Jarismit WEFFER GUANIPE (VEN), 5-3 
1/4 Finals: Lisset HECHEVARRIA (CUB) df. Andrea OLAYA (COL), 7-0 
1/4 Finals: Ana GONZALEZ (PUR) df. Cinthia MORALES (MEX) by Fall 
1/4 Finals: Adeline GRAY (USA) df. Aline FERREIRA (BRA) by TF, 10-0

Freestyle – 57 kg (7 entries)
GOLD: Yowlys BONNE (CUB) df. Angel ESCOBEDO (USA) by TF, 10-0 
BRONZE: Emir HERNANDEZ (COL) df. Pablo BENITEZ (PER), 6-1
BRONZE: Pedro MEJIAS (VEN) df. Kevin BONILLA (HON), 7-0 

Semifinals: Angel ESCOBEDO (USA) df. Pablo BENITEZ (PER) by Fall 
Semifinals: Yowlys BONNE (CUB) df. Pedro MEJIAS (VEN) by TF, 12-2

Qualifications: Angel ESCOBEDO (USA) df. Emir HERNANDEZ (COL) by TF, 10-0 
Qualifications: Pedro MEJIAS (VEN) df. Jefferson MAYEA (ECU), 4-0
Qualifications: Yowlys BONNE (CUB) df. Kevin BONILLA (HON) by Fall

Freestyle – 65 kg (9 entries)
GOLD: Brent METCALF (USA) df. Franklin MAREN (CUB), 8-2
BRONZE: Franklin GOMEZ (PUR) df. Marvin MIRANDA (GUA) by TF, 10-0 
BRONZE: Haislan GARCIA (CAN) df. Hernan GUZMAN (COL), 2-0

Semifinals: Brent METCALF (USA) df. Franklin GOMEZ (PUR), 10-8 
Semifinals: Franklin MAREN (CUB) df. Haislan GARCIA (CAN), 2-0

1/4 Finals: Franklin GOMEZ (PUR) df. Wilfredo HENRIQUEZ (VEN) by TF, 10-0 
1/4 Finals: Brent METCALF (USA) df. Marvin MIRANDA (GUA) by TF, 10-0
1/4 Finals: Franklin MAREN (CUB) df. Hernan GUZMAN (COL) by TF, 11-0 
1/4 Finals: Haislan GARCIA (CAN) df. Luis PORTILLO (ESA), 8-0

Qualification: Luis PORTILLO (ESA) df. Alberto MENDIETA (NCA) by TF, 10-0

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I Want to Win Second Olympic Gold at LA 2028: Higuchi

Friday, May 22, 2026 - 10:59 By United World Wrestling Press

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TOKYO (May 22) -- Paris Olympic champion at 57kg Rei HIGUCHI (JPN) returned to competition for the 2026 Meiji Cup All-Japan Invitational Championships in Tokyo. After reaching the 61kg final on Saturday, Higuchi defeated Toshihiro HASEGAWA (JPN), 3-0, in the gold medal bout.

Normally, the two should have wrestle off to earn a spot on the Japan team for the 2026 World Championships. However, Higuchi withdrew from the play-off to everyone's surprise. He later talked to the press. Excerpts:

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-- On withdrawing from World Championships wrestle-off against Hasegawa

Higuchi: In December, the qualifying process at 57kg starts for [the 2028] Los Angeles [Olympics]. There is the World Championships, but all I am thinking of is a second straight title in Los Angeles. Strategically speaking, I have six months from now to get my body ready and drop to 57kg, and I want to give that priority. That's how I came to this decision."

-- On his performance at the Meiji Cup

Higuchi: I tried various new takedowns, and I was able to apply pressure in the clinch as well. I think it went pretty well, more or less. There was one throw I felt I could have executed better, and there were a few other areas where I wanted to finish things off more decisively. I guess there’s a mix of things to reflect on and things that went well. It feels like a bit of a mixed bag. 

-- On his return after 21 months since 2024 Paris Olympics

Higuchi: It was definitely fun. It was my first match in a long time, so I was really excited and nervous, but I’m not the type to feel too much pressure. Even as an Olympic champion, how should I put it?, I’m sure there were people hoping for an upset, but whether I win or lose, the fact that I’m an Olympic gold medalist doesn’t change. So in that sense, I was able to let go of the pressure and really enjoy the wrestling.

-- On his physical health

Higuchi: In the first match, I definitely felt like my legs were really heavy. It had been a while since my last match, and it had been a while since I’d reduce weight too. There were moments where I wondered, “Is this really okay?” But by the second match, the semifinal, I was gradually finding my rhythm and moving well. I really feel it was great that I was able to compete once six months ago, rather than starting all of a sudden this December.

-- On any improvements for future

Higuchi: First of all, I need to build a body that’s properly suited for the 57kg weight class. It’s been a while since I’ve competed, so I didn’t perform as well as I’d hoped. I think if I refocus and tighten up my game, I’ll be able to deliver an even better performance. I really want to get back to training soon. It was so much fun. It’s been a while, but I feel like I can pull off all sorts of new moves and do so much more, so I’m eager to get back to training. 

-- On motivation for LA 2028

Higuchi: There’s only one person in the history of Japanese wrestling [Freestyle] who has won back-to-back Olympic gold medals. My goal is to become the strongest wrestler in the history of Japanese wrestling. In terms of records. There are many great predecessors, but I want to break their records. I want to become the kind of figure where people say, “Rei Higuchi was the strongest in Japanese wrestling history.”

I want to wrap things up by winning two consecutive gold medals in Los Angeles.