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U.S. Olympic wrestling teams take part in historic Opening Ceremonies at Olympic Games

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by USA Wrestling

In the photo: President Bush poses with Olympians Clarissa Chun, Marcie Van Dusen and Andy Hrovat, along with U.S. coaches Terry Steiner and Kerry McCoy. Photo by Craig Sesker.

BEIJING, China - The U.S. Olympic wrestling teams took part in the Opening Ceremonies on Friday night at the National Olympic Stadium.

Fifteen U.S. wrestlers from the three international styles of men's and women's freestyle, and Greco-Roman took part in the event.

Wrestling competition kicks off on Tuesday with the Greco-Roman action starting at China Agricultural University Gymnasium.

Greco-Roman will be contested Aug. 12-14, women's freestyle will compete Aug. 16-17 and men's freestyle is set for Aug. 19-21.




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