Due to not having Internet accss the last few days, I will do my best to catch everyone up on the latest news. So far we have only medaled in 1 wt. Class. Jake Varner placed 3rd at 96 kg and returning olympic and world champion Cael Sanderson 84 kg. was upended in the 2nd round of the tournament but battled back to place 5th.
I have the awesome honor to coach another american wrestler that was competing for Ireland. His coach did not make the trip, so Roger Chandler (MSU associate head coach) and I coached Alex Dolly to an impressive 2-1 record in his first world championship at 84 kg. It was an amazing experience and an opportunity to work on my toweling skills. Lol.
Last night we went and watched oil wrestling; an 800 yr. Old sport in Turkey. It was amazing and all of the athletes were very fit and very intense.
We are beginning wrestling now, so I will attempt to tell you more at the next break. The people are amazing and very friendly. Oh yea, the food is great too!!!
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