No, this is not an article from The Onion…
The 2009 NCAA Division I Wrestling Tournament just wrapped up a few hours ago. My beloved Buckeyes came SO close to pulling it off this year.
I know most of you don’t give a hoot about wrestling, but you should. More on that tomorrow. For now, check out the following Youtube videos on Anthony Robles, 125 lb wrestler from Arizona St. What’s special about him is that he was born with one leg, yet he became an All-American this year, pulling off some stunning upsets.
Highlights from a HUGE upset of Iowa’s Falck:
Robles interview after quarterfinals (one round later):
Robles on the Early Show a few years back during his senior year of high school:
After his last match today, he was given a standing ovation by the whole arena of 16,000 fans. I wish I was there to join in on that. This is just one of the many reasons why this sport is special.
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Very cool to see – thanks for sharing…
i dont mean to be a jerk but doesn’t losing all that weight (of a leg) let you have a lot more upper body muscle and be in the same weight class? (yes i know the legs are used a lot, that’s not my point)
BW,
Weeeellll….yes, it does mean he has more upper body strength in relation to his competition, but I think any advantage gained from that is outweighed (pun intended….sorry, couldn’t resist) by wrestling on one leg. The ingenuity required to wrestle with a disadvantage like that is astounding.
But thanks for *weighing in* anyway (I’m full of it today!)!
Looks like he got a leg up on the competition.