Kennedy Takes Seventh at University Worlds
CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy posted a 1-1 record en route to seventh place at 60kg/132 pounds at the University World Championships.
CKWC's Jimmy Kennedy posted a 1-1 record en route to seventh place at 60kg/132 pounds at the University World Championships.
CKWC coach and expert blogger Andy Hrovat recaps the first week of the U.S. training camp in Yakutsk, Russia, and breaks down the opening competition, a dual meet against a local Yakutian team which featured his return to action.
The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who attended our 2013 benefit dinner and golf outing.
Jimmy Kennedy swept the University World Trials 60kg championship series against Chris Dardanes, 3-0, 1-1 and 3-0, 3-0, to earn a spot on U.S. University World Team.
CKWC's Jake Herbert went 1-2, suffering a pair of controversial losses, in his Olympic debut in the 84kg/185-pound freestyle division.
Matt Gentry, a part-time member of the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club, posted a 2-2 record at 74kg/163 pounds to take fifth place at the London Olympics.
Kyle Massey, a NCAA All-American with three years collegiate coaching experience, will take an elevated role with the CKWC to include management, coaching and fundraising.
Josh Churella, a three-time All-American at Michigan (2005-08), will begin his coaching career as the Wolverines' volunteer assistant in 2012-13.
Kellen Russell, a two-time NCAA champion and four-time Big Ten champion at Michigan, will kick off his post-graduate freestyle career with the Cliff Keen Wrestling Club.
The 2012 Benefit Dinner and Golf Classic is scheduled for August 24-25 at the U-M Golf Course. Through the CKWC, proceeds from these events will directly benefit Michigan wrestling and our senior-level Olympic program.