The Cliff Keen Wrestling Club would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who attended our annual golf outing last weekend. The event was incredibly successful with great turnout, enthusiasm and generosity from our former wrestlers, family and friends. Mother Nature smiled on the University of Michigan Golf Course as 104 golfers hit the [...]
CKWC coach Andy Hrovat recaps his experience as an assistant coach for the U.S. freestyle team at the World University Games, held July 11-12 in Kazan, Russia.
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.