Rulon Gardner, a 51-year-old American wrestler, plans to compete in the Olympics after defeating Russia in 2000
Olympic gold winner Rulon Gardner hopes to compete in his third Summer Olympics at the age of 51. Gardner revealed to TMZ Sports that he has been preparing for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Olympic fans can buy Olympic Wrestling Tickets from our website.
“I still want to contribute more to wrestling, the sport that I adore. When you have a goal like wrestling, it motivates you to get in shape, so I’ve shed a lot of weight, am regaining my health, am working hard again, and the next step is going on the mat.
Every day is excruciatingly painful, but getting outside and throwing with these little kids is such much fun. I’m wrestling kids half my age, which is ridiculous.” To demonstrate that he “can still compete with the top-level wrestlers of the world,” Gardner claimed to have lost roughly 150 pounds while training.
Gardner has previously tried to make a return at the Olympics. He was preparing for the 2012 Olympics, however, he exceeded the weight limit before the American Olympic Trials. Even though they frequently participate in sports that don’t demand the same level of physical prowess as wrestling, athletes beyond the age of 50 occasionally compete in the Olympics.
At the Tokyo Olympics, Laura Kraut, 55, earned a silver medal alongside Jessica Springsteen, McLain Ward, and the equestrian jumping team, making history as the oldest American woman to medal since 1904.
The oldest Olympian to compete and win a medal is Oscar Swahn of Sweden. As a member of the 100-meter running deer shooting team double shots at the 1920 Games in Stockholm, Sweden, he took home silver at the age of 72.
Dara Torres most recently won three silver medals at the 2008 Beijing Olympics at the age of 41. The oldest American wrestler to win an Olympic medal is Chris Campbell. In 1992, at the age of 37, he took home the bronze medal in the freestyle 90-kilogram weight class.
For his performance at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Gardner established himself as an Olympic icon. In the finals of the 130-kilogram Greco-Roman competition, the Wyoming native defeated Russia’s Aleksandr Karelin, who was the current three-time Olympic champion and had a 13-year winning run.
Gardner earned bronze in the 120-kilogram weight division four years later. By the time the Paris Games start, he will be 53 years old. The Olympic wrestling qualifying period for 2024 takes place from September 2023 to May 2024. For all the trending wrestling topics, tune in to Ring Rust Radio. View the most recent episode using the player below (warning: profanity).
India has a chance to win “three or four” medals in wrestling at the Paris Olympics, according to Yandro Quintana
Yandro Quintana, a Cuban Olympic champion, claims that Indian wrestling has evolved much while he was a competing wrestler.
Yandro Quintana, the 2004 Olympic champion for Cuba in the 60 kg freestyle weight class in Athens, observes a development and improvement in Indian wrestling and believes the nation may win more medals in wrestling in Paris in 2024.
Quintana, who has won four Pan American titles and two silver medals at the World Championships, claimed that Indian wrestling has changed significantly since he was competing there. Olympic fans can buy Paris Olympic Tickets from our website.
“There are significant differences. Indian wrestling was very little when I competed. There are now several talented athletes competing at the elite level and taking home medals from across the world. I’ve spent the last three to four years living in India. Quintana remarked to Sportster on the sidelines of the current National Championships, “Wrestling has evolved so much.
Quintana has observed some Indian wrestling to form an opinion while serving as the women’s head coach at JSW’s Inspire Institute of Sport in Vijayanagar. India is currently hosting a lot of competitions. The level is rising as a result. However, because there are so many talented wrestlers in other nations, the wrestlers must also compete internationally.
Exposure to wrestlers from other nations will be beneficial, in my opinion. This vast nation is filled with incredible talent. There is a 100% possibility that India will achieve positive outcomes if she keeps up her good job. Indian wrestlers would likely take home three or four medals at the (Paris) Olympics, not just one or two.
“This group, composed of Bajrang (Punia), Vinesh (Phogat), Antim (Panghal), Deepak (Punia), and Ravi (Dahiya), is excellent. They have progressed well.
‘Super’ moment
Quintana, 42, reflected on his success in Athens and concluded, “I can never forget this moment in my life. That one medal is crucial for any athlete. A lifelong tale is being an Olympic champion. I can recall every second and minute. This was a really special and significant occasion in my life.
I spent eight years and my entire life preparing. I began wrestling when I was six years old, and in 2004 I won the Olympic gold medal. Imagine that I spent 23 years honing my Olympic-winning skills. This was a fantastic time. There is no way to explain it.
“At that time, Sushil Kumar and I battled. I prevailed. I felt confident and well-prepared, and I was certain that I would give the gold medal my all. I saw that I was winning the gold medal when I closed my eyes. Only my game was in my mind. I had just won in my mind when I entered the ring for my fight. I believed that this was my match and competition.
Quintana enjoys a good reputation among his kids as a coach because he doesn’t impose his opinions on them. “If the coach is astute and cognizant of the system, he will address each player and explain. Different wrestling styles are used by each wrestler. Everyone cannot possibly adopt the same fashion, according to Quintana.
National Wrestling C’Ships: Sangeeta Phogat defends her women’s 62kg title under the direction of Bajrang Punia.
On the final day of the National wrestling championships, Sangeeta Phogat defeated Sumitra to retain the women’s 62kg title under the guidance of her world and Olympic medalist husband Bajrang Punia.
On the final day of the National wrestling championships at the Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Friday, Sangeeta Phogat defeated Sumitra to retain the women’s 62kg title under the guidance of her World and Olympic medalist husband Bajrang Punia.
Sangeeta Phogat, one of the Phogat sisters, competed in her maiden tournament after having an ACL injury roughly six months ago. She maintained her best performance for the final and improved with each match.
In the opening frame, Sangeeta took a two-point lead before Sumitra tied the game.
To retake the lead, Sangeeta used a right leg assault that resulted in a takedown. A quick and impressive counterattack increased her lead (6-2). She won the match 8-2 by using her strength to thwart Sumitra’s last-ditch effort.
“I finished last in the trials for the Commonwealth Games. When I was in rehab, Bajrang’s encouragement was helpful to me. Before significant competitions, such as the Olympics, I need to prevent injuries and elevate my game, said Sangeeta.
Sushma Shokeen battled back to defeat Pooja Jat and win the 53 kg championship. Sushma was passive, which gave Pooja a point, but Sushma expertly took Pooja down and pinned her. Pooja’s emotional protest brought the match to an end.
The medalists:
53kg: 1. Sushma Shokeen (Del), 2. Pooja Jat (MP), 3. Swati (Mah), Sheetal Tomar (UP); 57kg: 1. Rajani (RSPB), 2. Sito (Har), 3. Rajani (Del), Sonali (Mah); 59kg: 1. Sarita Mor (RSPB), 2. Simran (Del), 3. Bhagyashree (Mah), Pooja Yadav (UP); 62kg: 1. Sangeeta Phogat (RSPB), 2. Sumitra (Del), 3. Sonika (HP), Vaishnavi (Mah); 65kg: 1. Bhateri (SSCB), 2. Monia (RSPB), 3. Monika (Raj), Jaspreet Kaur (Pun); 68kg: 1. Radhika (Har), 2. Pratiksha (Mah), 3. Anu (Raj), Nisha Dahiya (RSPB); 72kg: 1. Ritika (Har), 2. Nikki (RSPB), 3. Rajani (UP), N.Tombi Devi (Man); 76kg: 1. Kiran (RSPB), 2. Bipasha (Del), 3. Rani (HP), Sudesh Kumari (Har).
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