Draws and quotes for USA Wrestlers Lindsey Durlacher, Joe Betterman and Harry Lester, and Coach Steve Fraser after Weigh-ins at the 2007 World Championships
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by Craig Sesker
Steve Fraser, USA National Greco-Roman Coach
"Joe Betterman has been looking good in his training and he is feeling fresh. This is his first World Championships obviously and I think he is going to surprise a lot of people here. I think he's excited about this and he's up to the challenge."
"Lindsey and Harry obviously proved they can win at this level by winning a medal last year. This is a new year and they need to prove it all over again. I think they're ready to do that."
Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Will face Thomas Ronningen (Norway)
"I'm excited, but at the same time I know there is a lot is on the line with this being the Olympic qualification tournament. I am just hoping to have a strong enough performance to qualify this weight class for the Olympics. I know another medal would be outstanding, but I think at this point you have to worry about breaking through and qualifying for the Olympic Games. I am definitely looking to improve on that bronze-medal performance and qualifying for the Olympic Games."
"I was close to being in the finals last year and lost a controversial match to the Iranian kid. I will be ready this time, I will be ready."
Joe Betterman, Chicago, Ill. (New York AC)
Will face Stig Andre Berge (Norway)
"It's just a great opportunity for me. All my teammates have helped me a lot. They've given me a lot of good advice."
Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio (Gator WC)
Will face Juha Hiltunen (Finland)
"The key for me is to wrestle hard every match from start to finish. If I do that, I don't think anybody in the World can beat me. I need to make sure I step onto the mat prepared and ready to go and warm up well. I need to stay focused and listen to my coaches throughout the match. I'm going to see new guys I haven't faced before and old guys I have faced before. I have to be ready for anything that comes my way.
"Joe Betterman has been looking good in his training and he is feeling fresh. This is his first World Championships obviously and I think he is going to surprise a lot of people here. I think he's excited about this and he's up to the challenge."
"Lindsey and Harry obviously proved they can win at this level by winning a medal last year. This is a new year and they need to prove it all over again. I think they're ready to do that."
Lindsey Durlacher, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
Will face Thomas Ronningen (Norway)
"I'm excited, but at the same time I know there is a lot is on the line with this being the Olympic qualification tournament. I am just hoping to have a strong enough performance to qualify this weight class for the Olympics. I know another medal would be outstanding, but I think at this point you have to worry about breaking through and qualifying for the Olympic Games. I am definitely looking to improve on that bronze-medal performance and qualifying for the Olympic Games."
"I was close to being in the finals last year and lost a controversial match to the Iranian kid. I will be ready this time, I will be ready."
Joe Betterman, Chicago, Ill. (New York AC)
Will face Stig Andre Berge (Norway)
"It's just a great opportunity for me. All my teammates have helped me a lot. They've given me a lot of good advice."
Harry Lester, Akron, Ohio (Gator WC)
Will face Juha Hiltunen (Finland)
"The key for me is to wrestle hard every match from start to finish. If I do that, I don't think anybody in the World can beat me. I need to make sure I step onto the mat prepared and ready to go and warm up well. I need to stay focused and listen to my coaches throughout the match. I'm going to see new guys I haven't faced before and old guys I have faced before. I have to be ready for anything that comes my way.
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