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Keristen LaBelle

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HBO Poll

Should Keristen LaBelle and other female wrestlers be allowed to compete against boys?


 69% Yes
17% Only under certain conditions
14% No

Keristen LaBelle of Davison High School qualified for the finals of the Michigan state wrestling tournament in the 103 pound division. What's even more remarkable is that Keristen accomplished that feat while wrestling against boys. On the April episode of Real Sports, Mary Carillo tracked Keristen as she competed in the Michigan state tournament. She spoke with Keristen, her male opponents, as well as coaches and family members to find out how they feel about the many issues raised with girls wrestling boys

 

 

Birthplace: Napa, CA

Nationality: USA

Date of birth: 4/6/83

Occupation: Student and Karate instructor.

Hobbies: High School wrestling, freestyle wrestling, wightlifting, running.

Family: Mother, father and a younger sister.

Special training: 3.5 years of Pinewood Karate, High School and freestyle wrestling.

Special interest in Pinewood Karate: Grappling, sparring, kata - "I like it all!"

Quote: "Practice doesn't make perfect, perfect practice makes perfect."

Philosophy: "Keep going for it, and if you really want it - you'll get it!"