Is Russia's Golden Boy Really 19?
American fans took notice to the youth movement because Kyle Snyder became the youngest American medalist with his win in the semifinal. He one upped himself by becoming the youngest American to win a world title. Snyder was a little more than two months shy of his 20th birthday when he won his title in Las Vegas. Below you will find the five youngest medalists from this year’s championships. The five guys below have all won world titles at the cadet or junior age group. Karimimachiani, Petriashvili, and Yazdani Charati have now medaled at all three age levels. It is stunning to think that there were three finalists, two of whom won championships, that couldn’t loiter on the casino floor without security moving them along because of their age.
Sep 23, 2015