The 2013 Golf Classic is scheduled for August 10 at the U-M Golf Course. Through the CKWC, proceeds from these events will directly benefit Michigan wrestling and our senior-level Olympic program.
CKWC's Kellen Russell earned 66kg/145.5-pound runner-up honors at the U.S. World Team Trials, falling twice to Brent Metcalf in the best-of-three championship series.
CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy claimed second place at 60kg/132 pounds at the U.S. World Team Trials, winning the challenge tournament before falling to Reece Humphrey in the championship series.
CKWC's Kellen Russell, unseeded entering the tournament, defeated Jordan Oliver, 0-1, 2-2, 1-0, to capture the 66kg/145.5-pound title at the U.S. Open.
I compete in the world's hardest sport. I take a lot of pride in that. Anyone who disputes it, well, they simply have never wrestled. In wrestling, you need to be strong, flexible, fast, determined, athletic and relentless and have superior muscular conditioning. You need all those things while simultaneously trying to get your body down [...]
CKWC coach Andy Hrovat reflects on his recent overseas tour, including his trip to Tehran, Iran for the World Cup, and offers his suggestions for potential FILA rule changes and marketing ideas.
CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy posted a 4-1 record en route to the 60kg silver medal at the Medved International -- his fourth freestyle medal in a six-month span.
The U.S. National team defeated Belarus, 6-1, to capture bronze at the World Cup in Tehran, Iran. CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy posted a 2-1 record at 60kg/132 pounds.
In his third and most elaborate overseas tour, CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy will touch down in nine different countries this month with extended stays in Azerbaijan, Iran and Belarus, while representing the United States at the prestigious Freestyle World Cup and Medved International at 60kg/132 pounds.
CKWC coach Andy Hrovat, a 2008 Olympian, reacts to the IOC decision to drop wrestling from the 2020 Olympics in his first blog installment from his three-week overseas tour in Azerbaijan, Iran and Belarus.