The upcoming World Olympic Games Qualifier in Istanbul, Türkiye from May 9-12 will determine the top three finishers in each weight category who will secure automatic qualification for their respective countries for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Team USA is set to have five competitors participating in the event – Spencer Lee (57 kg), Zain Retherford (65 kg), Dalton Roberts (60 kg), Ellis Coleman (67 kg), and Kamal Bey (77 kg).
In the Men’s Greco-Roman competition, Dalton Roberts competed in the 60 kg weight class but was eliminated after losing in the first round to Viktor Petryk from Ukraine. Ellis Coleman, competing in the 67 kg weight class, won his first match against Aliaksandr Liavon but then lost in the second round to Andreas Vetsch from Switzerland. Kamal Bey, competing in the 77 kg weight class, was defeated in the first round by Sergei Kutuzov from Russia.
On May 11-12, the Men’s Freestyle Wrestling competition will take place where Spencer Lee will compete in the 57 kg weight class and Zain Retherford will compete in the 65 kg weight class. For more detailed information on their draws and a full schedule of events, please check out our article linked below.