USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for amateur wrestling in the United States and a United States Olympic Committee member organization.
USA WRESTLING BOARD OF DIRECTORS Officers
President - Jim Ravannack First Vice President - Bruce Baumgartner Second Vice President - Greg Strobel Treasurer - Van Stokes Secretary - Duane Morgan Past President - Stan Dziedzic Directors
Wayne Baughman Dave Black
Jim Considine Mike Dowden Chuck Elvin Jason Ford
Sara Fulp-Allen Bill Grant
Werner Holzer Mike Juby Mark Krug Marco Lara Jeff Levitetz Jim Medley
Archie Randall Mark Reiland
Louis Rosbottom Tricia Saunders Iris Smith
Bill Stecklein
J.D. Bergman Bob Colgate
Tervel Dlagnev Mike Duroe Nate Engel Patricia Fox Dan Gable
Sonny Greenhalgh Jeff Jarnecke Jim Keen
Craig Lamont Justin Lester Kerry McCoy Mike Moyer Jon Reader Paul Rohler Joe Russell
Nancy Schultz Lee Roy Smith Rick Tucci
Marcie Van Dusen USA Wrestler is published at:
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OCTOBER 2013, VOL. 42 NO. 1 Executive Director
Communications Director Editor
Advertising Director Copy Editor Copy Editor Printing
Rich Bender Gary Abbott Craig Sesker Kevin Hansen Tony Black Shonna Vest
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USA Wrestler, the official publication of the National Governing Body for amateur wrestling, is published six times a year (October, December, February, April, June, August) by USA Wrestling. Each issue is mailed to approx- imately 140,000 households of members and supporters of the organization. Non-member subscriptions are available for $30.00; inquire for foreign subscriptions. © 2013 USA WRESTLING'S MISSION
USA Wrestling, guided by the Olympic spirit, provides qual- ity opportunities for its members to achieve their full human and athletic potential.
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KEEP WRESTLING IN THE OLYMPICS: The International Olympic Committee voted to keep wrestling in the Olympic Games through 2024 during the IOC General Assembly Session on Sept. 8 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Jordan Burroughs, competing less than a month after breaking his left ankle, turned in an incredible performance by winning his second World title in Budapest, Hungary. The U.S. women finished third.
JUNIOR AND CADET NATIONALS: Michigan heavyweight Adam Coon became the first wrestler to win back-to-back USA Wrestling Triple Crowns in the Junior division. Coon dominated the field in July in Fargo, N.D.
FILA JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS: Seventeen-year-old Kyle Snyder captured a freestyle gold medal and Oklahoma State All-American Alex Dieringer earned a silver medal at the Junior Worlds in Sofia, Bulgaria.
Featured stories 4 Executive Notes with Rich Bender 16 Images from World Championships 21 20 questions with Robbie Smith 24 Q and A with Billy Baldwin 28 Poster from World Championships
30 Star of the Future: Mark Hall 32 Where are they now? 34 Coaches Corner with Steve Fraser 40 Fun and Games by Richard Immel 41 Photo Contest 42 The Last Word: Craig Sesker
USA Wrestling’s Corporate Partners COVER PHOTO: Jordan Burroughs earned his 3rd straight World or Olympic title after
winning the 2013 World title on Sept. 18 in Budapest, Hungary. (Larry Slater photo). CONTENTS PAGE PHOTO: Tervel Dlagnev counters a shot attempt during his heavy- weight bout at the World Championships in Budapest. (Robbert Wijtman photo).
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