Team USA had a rough start to the Greco tournament with only 1 guy placing. Justin Lester placed 5th at 66 kilos after a nail biting loss in the semi- finals. Justin Ruiz lost in the 1st round, but since the guy that beat him made it to the finals, he was able to re-enter the tournament at 96 kilos. Mango lost early and since the opponent that beat him did not reach the finals, Mango was eliminated. We took a cab back to the hotel and were entertained by a crazy driver spinning his car out of control and crashing right in front of us. The really ironic part was; after crashing, he couldn't get out of his car because he was surrounded by 4 pissed off German shepherds!!!!
The venue is amazing and very clean; Sabin erdem dome. It is the same place USA played turkey in the world Championships in basketball. Tomorrow we wrestle Greco again at 60, 84 & 120 kilos. We are hoping for a better day and 3 medalists. It's time to go on another street adventure and find food. Things don't start here until 11 or later at night. You need a suit, shoes, perhaps a watch, maybe a doll, some jewelry or a rug? After 11 is the best time to shop! I'll. Write more tomorrow.
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