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One of the great innovators of the sport of wrestling, 'Funky' Ben Askren pushed the limits of folkstyle scrambling during his incredible wrestling career at the University of Missouri. Askren was a four-time NCAA finalist and a two-time NCAA Champion, in 2006 and 2007 at 174-pounds, winning the Hodge Trophy in both seasons. Askren was instrumental in leading the Brian Smith-coached Tiger program to national prominence.
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Follow Bo Bassett and Jax Forrest in Pursuit Of Their Olympic Dreams
Apr 10, 2024
The level of high school wrestling has increased dramatically over the years and the attendance of the top ranked high schoolers at the Last Chance Olympic Team Trial Qualifier showed that. Follow some of your favorite high school wrestlers as they compete for a chance to earn a spot at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials.