2006 World Silver Medallist Martine Dugrenier seen with Montreal WC and National Men's Coach Victor Zilberman
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November 22
(Courtesy of United States Olympic Committee)
Wrestling: (Nov. 19) Four wrestlers repeated as champions from last year at the American Airlines/New York AC Holiday International, which was held at the famous New York Athletic Club. In men's freestyle, the repeat champions were Jared Lawrence (Minneapolis, Minn./Minnesota Storm) at 66 kg/145.5 lbs., Andy Hrovat (Ann Arbor, Mich./New York AC) and Tommy Rowlands (Columbus, Ohio/Sunkist Kids) at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. Winning the women's division for the second straight year was 2005 World bronze medalist Katie Downing (Colorado Springs, Colo./Sunkist Kids) at 67 kg/147.5 lbs., who stopped Heather Martin (Cleveland, Ohio/New York AC) in the finals, 3-0, 1-0. For more information, log on to www.themat.com.
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Media Transcontinental 11/22/2006
Amateur wrestling, a true sport that pits two opponents going head to head on the mat in an attempt to out-duel each other using brute strength and tactical know-how will be the sport of choice this Saturday at Riverdale High School in Pierrefonds as the 26th annual Quebec Open Tournament will unfold.
The event, which will feature approximately 20 Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and New York State clubs, is still open for registration. Divisions will include under-12 peewees, 13-16-year-old bantam-cadets, 17-20-year-old juvenile-juniors, under-17 with no prior experience and a category for women aged 13 to 20. For more information e-mail info@sportolympia.com by Thursday evening with your name, club, date of birth, category and bodyweight in kilos or call Jay Bradbury at 1-877 277 2438 or 514-683 2438.
The meet begins at 9 a.m. and should wrap up by mid afternoon.
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Wrestling Canada Lutte Recognizes Performance
CAWA News Article 11/22/06
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2006 World Silver Medallist Martine Dugrenier seen with Montreal WC and National Men's Coach Victor Zilberman |
For many years Wrestling Canada Lutte has recognized medal winning performances at the World Championships and Olympic Games by senior wrestlers with a financial award.
As a result of their medal performances at the 2006 World Championships in Guangzhou, China two Canadian wrestlers have been recognized by the Quest for Gold program. Both Lyndsay Belisle (51kg) of Vancouver who captured her first World Championship medal, a silver, and Martine Dugrenier (67kg) of Montreal, who won her second consecutive silver medal, have received awards for their performances at this year’s Worlds.
In addition, effective with this year’s senior World Championships, the association’s Board of Directors has approved a Club Recognition Program. This program acknowledges the key role played by clubs in the development of the athletes that become National Team members and have performance success at the highest levels. National Team members that earn a top eight placing at the senior World Championships or Olympic Games will earn an award for their club. For the senior World Championships the award ranges from $ 1,000.00 for a finish from 5th to 8th place, $ 2,000.00 for a bronze medal, $ 3,000.00 for a silver medal up to $ 5,000.00 for a gold medal.
This year the following clubs received awards from the Club Recognition Program; Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club (Lyndsay Belisle – 2nd, Carol Huynh – 5th), Montreal Wrestling Club (Martine Dugrenier – 2nd, David Zilberman – 5th) and Guelph Wrestling Club (Ohenewa Akuffo – 5th).
Congratulations to this year’s medal winners and the clubs that have received recognition based on the results of this year’s National Team members. Wrestling Canada Lutte is proud of our athletes, coaches and support staff that represent Canada with distinction around the world.
2006 World Silver Medallist Lyndsay Belisle with National Women's Coaches (l to r); Todd Hinds, Leigh Vierling (Head Coach) and David Mair.
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University of Saskatchewan Huskie Open - Women’s Results (updated corrections made)
11/22/06
Club Results
1. Univ. of Calgary W.C. - 45
2. Cattown Wrestling Club - 45
3. Saskatoon Wrestling Club - 26
4. Bears Wrestling Club - 13
5. Salisbury Wrestling Club - 7
6. Calgary Rebels - 2
Women’s Varsity Results
1. U of R Cougars - 45
2. U of C Dinos - 42
3. U of A Bears - 14
4. U of S Huskies - 4
Most Outstanding Wrestler - Jazzie Barker
Individual Results
48kg
1. Holthouse - Cougars(V)
2. Dixon Coralie - Salisbury
3. Ens Brandy - Dinos(V)
4. Stelfox Kara - Dinos(V)
5. Gallinger Tessa - Dinos(V)
6. Cheung Gloria - Dinos(V)
51kg
1. Haley Gen - Dinos(V)
2. Yamashita Jenna - Bears(V)
3. Garbe Mackenzie - Cougars(V)
4. Ashanti H - Cougars(V)
5. Scrivener Carol - Huskies(V) N 5
55kg
1. Rasmussen K - Cougars(V)
2. Dergo Steph - SWC
3. Strauch Holly - Cougars(V)
4. Fisher Sheina - Rebels
5. Istace Angie - Huskies(V)
59kg
1. Barker Jazzie - UCWC
2. McDougall Laura - Dinos(V)
3. King Meghan - Cougars(V)
4. Galan Natalie - Dinos(V)
5. Dyck Amy - Huskies(V)
6. Paling Alicia - Bears
63kg
1. Bouchard Justine - Dinos(V)
2. Brose Dayna - SWC
3. Mercer Sarah - Cougars(V)
4. Smith Monique - Dinos(V)
5. Gould Kim - Dinos(V)
6. Mattity L - Cougars(V)
67kg
1. Buydens Megan - SWC
2. McEwen Mary - Bears(V)
3. Wilson Vanessa - Dinos(V)
4. Mullie Michelle - Cougars(V)
5. Verster Marcelle - Bears
6. Oko Jenn - Bears(V)
72kg
1. Bernard A - Cougars(V)
2. Callahan Leah - Dinos(V)
3. Buchan Steph - Dinos(V)
4. Van Vliet I - Cougars(V)
5. Packota Jane - Huskies(V)
82kg
1. Goldsmith Megan - UCWC
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Canada takes silver in women's wrestling
SLAM Sports 11/21/06
NAGOYA, Japan - Canada won the silver medal at the women's wrestling World Cup on Sunday with a loss in the finals to host Japan.
Chiharu Icho defeated world bronze medallist Carol Huynh of Hazelton, B.C., to lead Japan to its third straight women's title.
Icho downed Huynh in the 48-kilogram category to give Japan a 4-0 lead on its way to a 6-1 win over the Canadians.
Canada had advanced to the final with preliminary round wins over China and Russia. Japan beat the U.S. and Ukraine en route to the finals.
The United States beat Russia 5-2 in the match for third and fourth places, while China defeated Ukraine 5-2 in the playoff for fifth and sixth.
The Canadians were fourth at the 2005 World Cup.
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