3 U.S. Army Wrestlers to Olympics

[cbtengr]

Three out of four move on, representing your country in the Olympics is no small feat. Wrestling is not just a sport its a lifestyle with these guys and they are to be congratulated.

http://militarytimes.com/blogs/afteraction/2012/04/23/wrestling-roundup-meet-your-new-military-olympians/

[cetheridge]

Congratulations men!

I have an uncle who was a Virginia state wrestling champion back in the 50's, and got a scholarship to the Univ. of Maryland.
Joined the Army, was 82nd Airborne and served his time on the Army Wrestling Team.

After he got out of the Army, he tried out for the Olympic team, but tore some back muscles during one of his matches.

Had two sons he raised to be grapplers, both became state champions two years in a row.

You're right...it's a way of life. :lifter