The 2024 World Olympic Games Qualifier is the last chance for athletes to earn a spot in the upcoming Paris Olympics. Among the US competitors are Spencer Lee and Zain Retherford, competing for the men’s freestyle wrestling at 57 kg and 65 kg respectively. Additionally, Dalton Roberts, Ellis Coleman, and Kamal Bey will be competing in Greco-Roman wrestling at 60 kg, 67 kg, and 77 kg.
The schedule for the event includes preliminary rounds in Greco-Roman wrestling on day one, followed by qualification rounds for Paris 2024 Olympics. On day two, preliminary rounds in women’s freestyle wrestling will take place along with repechage in Greco-Roman. The final day of competition will feature preliminary rounds in men’s freestyle wrestling before moving onto qualification rounds and medal matches.
Athletes have a chance to compete for coveted Olympic spots throughout the event as bronze medal matches and qualification rounds determine who will represent their countries at the Paris Olympics. The brackets for the event can be found on the UWW Arena website.