#ThrowBackThursday

#TBT: Monday Stops Fadzaev From Winning Fifth World Title

By Eric Olanowski

In a battle of reigning Olympic champions, Kenny MONDAY ?? defeated Arsen FADZAEV ?? in the 74kg gold-medal match at the ’89 World Championships. At the time of their meeting in Martigny, Switzerland, Fadzaev won world titles in ’83, ’85, ’86, ’87 and a gold medal at the ’88 Seoul Olympic. After the loss to Monday in ’89, he rebounded and went on to win additional world titles in ’90 and ’91 and a second Olympic gold in ’92.

#WrestleOslo

#WrestleOslo Day Six Finals Preview

By Eric Olanowski

Thursday’s final session of women’s wrestling features Olympic champion Helen MAROULIS ?? and Olympic bronze medal winner Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA ??. Anshu ANSHU ?? and Zhamila BAKBERGENOVA ?? have a shot at becoming the first WW world champs from their countries.

The gold-medal matches kickoff at 18:00 (local time) and can be followed live on www.uww.org.

Day Six Finals Matchups:
57kg - Helen Louise MAROULIS ?? vs. Anshu ANSHU ??
59kg - Akie HANAI ?? vs. Bilyana DUDOVA ??
68kg - Rin MIYAJI ?? vs. Meerim ZHUMANAZAROVA ??
72kg - Zhamila BAKBERGENOVA ?? vs. Masako FURUICHI??