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UWW LIVE: Helen Maroulis (USA), Rio Olympic Champion

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 - 16:35 By United World Wrestling Press

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In 2016, Helen MAROULIS (USA) became the first American woman to claim an Olympic gold medal in wrestling by defeating three-time Olympic champion Saori YOSHIDA (JPN) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Maroulis has also won two world titles along with world silver and bronze medals. She returned to competition in 2020 and now has her sights set on the Tokyo Olympics.

Maroulis joined Eric Olanowski to talk about her history-making Olympic gold medal run in Rio and her quest at becoming the third woman to claim two Olympic gold medals. She also gave her thoughts on America's chances at dethroning the Japanese women at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
 

2026 U23 Pan-American Championships

U23 Pan-American Championships 2026: Live Streaming, Schedule, Results

Thursday, June 11, 2026 - 10:08 By United World Wrestling Press

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LIMA, Peru (June 10) -- The Pan-American Wrestling Championships 2026 will be held in Lima, Peru from June 11 to 13. The competition will be held at the Velodromo VIDENA.

The U23 Pan-Am Championships will be live UWW+ on uww.org and the UWW App.

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Full Schedule of U23 Pan-American Wrestling Championships: CLICK HERE

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