Wednesday, October 23, 2024 - 07:48 By United World Wrestling Press
TIRANA, Albania (October 26) -- The U23 World Championships kicked off in Tirana, Albania on Monday. After Greco-Roman action and Women's Wrestling, Freestyle began on Friday with five weight classes. On Saturday, the final five weight classes in action are 57kg, 65kg, 70kg, 79kg, and 97kg.
Monday, November 17, 2025 - 19:13 By United World Wrestling Press
ZAGREB, Croatia (November 17) — Helen MAROULIS (USA), who last won gold at World Championships in 2021, came to Zagreb as one of the favorites to win gold at 57kg.
However, the 2016 Olympic champion wasn’t the favorite.
WATCH: Helen Maroulis, the comeback queen
Maroulis reached the final in Zagreb at 57kg rather easily. Facing Il Sim SON (PRK) in the final, Maroulis was down 2-1 and needed a magic move for a win.
With barely 10 seconds remaining in the final, Maroulis hit a trip to get a takedown and win the final 3-2, claiming her fourth world title.
The win marked a crucial point in Maroulis’ career as she had thought of calling it time on her career but decided to return at the Budapest Ranking Series in July and became a world champion in September.
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