Olympic Wrestling

Categories: Sports | Olympics | Wrestling
  • Wrestling made its debut at the first modern Olympic Games in 1896.International Olympic Committee: Freestyle Wrestling History Male wrestlers compete for medals in seven freestyle events and seven Greco-Roman events, while female wrestlers compete in four freestyle events.Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
  • Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics

    Wrestling events at the 2008 Summer Olympics were held from August 12 to August 21, 2008, at the China Agricultural University Gymnasium. Russia led all nations in wrestling medals, winning 11. Japan followed with six total medals, while the Ukraine and Kazakhstan won five each. The U.S. Olympic wrestling team won one gold and two bronze medals.NBC Olympics: Wrestling - 2008 Medals Standings By Nation
  • History

    Wrestling medals have been awarded to athletes at every Summer Olympics since 1896, with the exception of the 1900 Summer Games in Paris, France. Women's freestyle events were introduced at the 2004 Summer Games in Athens, Greece.International Olympic Committee: Freestyle Wrestling History
  • About the Events

    In Greco-Roman events, athletes are not allowed to use their legs for holds, lifts or to trip an opponent. Athletes also may not attack an opponent below the waist in Greco-Roman events. In freestyle events, athletes may use their entire bodies for attacks and holds.NBC Olympics: Wrestling Basics
  • Men's Weight Classes

    • 55 kg (121 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 55-60 kg (121-132 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 60-66 kg (132-145.5 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 66-74 kg (145.5-163 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 74-84 kg (163-185 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 84-96 kg (185-211.5 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 96-120 kg (211.5-264.5 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling

  • Women's Weight Classes

    • 48 kg (105.5 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 48-55 kg (105.5-121 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 55-63 kg (121-138.5 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling
    • 63-72kg (138.5-158.5 lbs)Official Website of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games: Wrestling

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