Veterans wrestler Michael Cain passed away today at Veterans Worlds in Finland
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by Gary Abbott
USA Wrestling is sad to report that one of the American wrestlers competing in the Veterans World Championships in Kouvola, Finland today has passed away.
Michael Cain of Summerfield, Fla., 52, collapsed during his opening round match of the tournament against Harri Niemi of Finland. Cain received immediate medical assistance, but those providing care could not revive him.
Cain was competing at 130 kg/286 lbs. in Div. D (51-55 years old). There were three athletes in his weight class and FILA has awarded a bronze medal to him, which is being accepted by his teammates.
His family has been notified. USA Wrestling expresses its sincere condolences to the friends and family of Michael Cain.
Cain competed this year at the Beach National Championships in Rochester, N.Y., winning the Veterans title. He was a Veterans Nationals freestyle champion in 2008 and also a member of the 2008 U.S. Veterans World team.
Michael Cain of Summerfield, Fla., 52, collapsed during his opening round match of the tournament against Harri Niemi of Finland. Cain received immediate medical assistance, but those providing care could not revive him.
Cain was competing at 130 kg/286 lbs. in Div. D (51-55 years old). There were three athletes in his weight class and FILA has awarded a bronze medal to him, which is being accepted by his teammates.
His family has been notified. USA Wrestling expresses its sincere condolences to the friends and family of Michael Cain.
Cain competed this year at the Beach National Championships in Rochester, N.Y., winning the Veterans title. He was a Veterans Nationals freestyle champion in 2008 and also a member of the 2008 U.S. Veterans World team.
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