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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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South Africa Advances National Wrestling System with DNSS Phase 2

Thursday, April 9, 2026 - 07:25 By United World Wrestling Press

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PRETORIA, South Africa (April 8) -- South Africa has reached a decisive milestone in its long-term wrestling development strategy with the successful implementation of Phase 2 of the Development of National Sport System (DNSS) programme, delivered in collaboration with United World Wrestling (UWW) and supported by Olympic Solidarity.

Following the diagnostic and mapping phase conducted earlier, Phase 2 marks a clear transition from analysis to structured implementation, laying the foundation for a sustainable and internationally aligned wrestling system.

Led by UWW Development Officer Vincent AKA, in close cooperation with the South African Wrestling Federation (SAWF), the National Head Coach, Markus DEKKER and Provincial Coordinators, the programme was deployed across multiple provinces through a structured 10-day intervention from March 2 to 13. 

Activities were conducted in key locations including:

· LPWA (Ion Bachu)
· CGWA (Ruiter)
· NGWA (Menlo Park Hall)
· Frank Joubert Tournament (Menlo Park Hall)

This nationwide approach ensured direct engagement with provincial structures, strengthening alignment between national leadership and local associations while promoting inclusive development across the country.

From Talent Identification to System Building

Unlike traditional training camps, DNSS Phase 2 focused on identifying talent and building long-term development systems. Wrestlers and coaches from all age categories -- U13, U15, U17, U20, and Senior -- were actively involved, ensuring a complete pathway approach.

Provincial visits and stakeholder meetings played a key role in assessing facilities and operational structures, strengthening coordination between SAWF and provinces, and identifying emerging wrestlers.

Building Athlete Pipeline

A training camp for different provinces brought together wrestler to consolidate talent identified during Phase 1 and introduce standardized training methodologies.

The training camp included technical sessions, physical conditioning, match simulations and wrestling. The initiative contributed to the creation of an updated national prospect and the foundation of a structured athlete monitoring system.

South Africa

Beach Wrestling Gains Momentum

As part of the DNSS activities, a Beach Wrestling training session in Roodepoort highlighted the programme’s expanding impact.

During the visit, Aka led a specialized session, sharing advanced technical insights adapted to beach wrestling. It included stance and balance adjustments, grip and control techniques, and movement adaptation on sand.

The training programme comes at a crucial time, as South African athletes prepare for African Beach Wrestling Championships in Alexandria, Egypt and other international tournaments.