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What is Olympic bronze medalist J’den Cox's favorite meal?

Friday, July 8, 2022 - 17:28 By Eric Olanowski

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ACAPULCO, Mexico (July 8) --- In our latest #OffTheMat special, J’den COX (USA) answered questions sent in by his biggest fans. The two-time world champion and Olympic bronze medalist gave his thoughts on the greatest of all time and the top wrestler in the world today. He also talked about his rivalry with fellow American Kyle SNYDER (USA) and much more.

Full #OffTheMat Series: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLWfeskasuOjBg3zE8vGt_D5LnXmyOiMZu

Wrestling Playlist: Rio 2016 Olympics Freestyle Rewind

Monday, January 26, 2026 - 18:34 By United World Wrestling Press

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RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (January 26) -- A decade since the Rio 2016 Olympics, UWW brings you the epic throwback to the finals of Freestyle. Six gold medals were won in the Brazilian city 10 years ago.

At 57kg, Vladimir KHINCHEGASHVILI (GEO) defeated Rei HIGUCHI (JPN) in a close final while Soslan RAMANOV (RUS) dominated his final against Togrul ASGAROV (AZE) at 65kg.

Hassan YAZDANI (IRI) won the epic final at 74kg against Aniuar GEDUEV (RUS) by one point. Abdulrashid SADULAEV (UWW) won his first Olympic gold in 2016 by beating Selim YASAR (TUR) at 86kg.

Kyle SNYDER (USA) became the youngest American wrestler then to win an Olympic gold as he defeated Khetag GOZIUMOV (AZE) in the 97kg final. At 125kg, Taha AKGUL (TUR) held on for a win against Khomel GHASEMI (IRI).

WATCH THE FULL FINAL MATCHES OF 2016 RIO OLYMPICS HERE