U.S. freestyle men knocked out on final day of Ivan Yarygin Memorial in Russia
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by Gary Abbott
Yuri Belonovskaya of Russia, the 96 kg champion, defeated the 120 kg champion Aleksey Shemarov of Belarus for the Ivan Yarygin Absolute Cup. Russian Wrestling Federation photo
KRASNOYARSK, Russia - The United States fell short of the medal rounds on the final day of men's freestyle wrestling at the respected Ivan Yarygin Memorial International on Sunday.
The U.S. had four athletes competing, as the final two weight classes were contested: 96 kg/211.5 lbs. and 120 kg/264.5 lbs.
2009 World bronze medalist Tervel Dlagnev (Columbus, Ohio/Sunkist Kids) won his first two bouts of the day, defeating a Russian opponent, then stopping U.S. competitor Steve Mocco (Iowa City, Iowa/New York AC) in the second round. He was defeated in his third bout by a Russian competitor, who did not reach the finals, knocking Dlagnev out of medal contention.
Two other U.S. wrestlers won their first match, but were eliminated in their second bout: Mocco and Andy Hrovat (Colorado Springs, Colo./New York AC) at 96 kg/211.5 lbs.
The United States did not win a medal during the three-day event.
"We did some great things in this tournament, but we still have many things we need to improve upon to become the best team in the world," said Assistant National Freestyle Coach Brandon Slay. "It's not a clean slate because there are a lot of amazing colors on the canvas; however, there are detail strokes that must take place before our Team can produce a masterpiece."
The Ivan Yarygin Absolute Cup matched the gold medalists from 96 kg and 120 kg in a special challenge match. Yuri Belonovskaya of Russia, the 96 kg champion, defeated the 120 kg champion Aleksey Shemarov of Belarus. In other Absolute Cup challenge, 120 kg runnerup Fatih Cakaroglu of Turkey defeated 96 kg bronze medalist George Ketoev of Russia.
IVAN YARYGIN MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL
At Krasnoyarsk, Russia, January 31
96 kg/211.5 lbs.
Gold - Yuri Belonovskaya (Russia)
Silver - Shamil Akhmedov (Russia)
Bronze - George Ketoev (Russia)
Bronze - Aslanbek Aliyev (Russia)
120 kg/264.5 lbs.
Gold - Aleksey Shemarov (Belarus)
Silver - Fatih Cakaroglu (Turkey)
Bronze - Alan Dzampaev (Russia)
Bronze -Cyril Gotovtsev (Russia)
Ivan Yarygin Absolute Cup (96 kg/120 kg finalists)
Champions bout - Yuri Belonovskaya (Russia) dec. Aleksey Shemarov (Belarus)
Runner-up bout - Fatih Cakaroglu (Turkey) dec. George Ketoev (Russia)
U.S. men's performances
96 kg/211.5 lbs. - Andy Hrovat, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
WIN name unavailable (Kazakstan)
LOSS name unavailable (Russia)
96 kg/211.5 lbs. - Kyle Cerminara, Edinboro, Pa. (New York AC)
LOSS name unavailable (Azerbaijan)
120 kg/264.5 lbs. - Tervel Dlagnev, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
WIN name unavailable (Russia)
WIN Steve Mocco (USA)
LOSS name unavailable (Russia)
120 kg/264.5 lbs. - Steve Mocco, Coralville, Iowa (New York AC)
WIN name unavailable (Russia)
LOSS Tervel Dlagnev (USA)
KRASNOYARSK, Russia - The United States fell short of the medal rounds on the final day of men's freestyle wrestling at the respected Ivan Yarygin Memorial International on Sunday.
The U.S. had four athletes competing, as the final two weight classes were contested: 96 kg/211.5 lbs. and 120 kg/264.5 lbs.
2009 World bronze medalist Tervel Dlagnev (Columbus, Ohio/Sunkist Kids) won his first two bouts of the day, defeating a Russian opponent, then stopping U.S. competitor Steve Mocco (Iowa City, Iowa/New York AC) in the second round. He was defeated in his third bout by a Russian competitor, who did not reach the finals, knocking Dlagnev out of medal contention.
Two other U.S. wrestlers won their first match, but were eliminated in their second bout: Mocco and Andy Hrovat (Colorado Springs, Colo./New York AC) at 96 kg/211.5 lbs.
The United States did not win a medal during the three-day event.
"We did some great things in this tournament, but we still have many things we need to improve upon to become the best team in the world," said Assistant National Freestyle Coach Brandon Slay. "It's not a clean slate because there are a lot of amazing colors on the canvas; however, there are detail strokes that must take place before our Team can produce a masterpiece."
The Ivan Yarygin Absolute Cup matched the gold medalists from 96 kg and 120 kg in a special challenge match. Yuri Belonovskaya of Russia, the 96 kg champion, defeated the 120 kg champion Aleksey Shemarov of Belarus. In other Absolute Cup challenge, 120 kg runnerup Fatih Cakaroglu of Turkey defeated 96 kg bronze medalist George Ketoev of Russia.
IVAN YARYGIN MEMORIAL INTERNATIONAL
At Krasnoyarsk, Russia, January 31
96 kg/211.5 lbs.
Gold - Yuri Belonovskaya (Russia)
Silver - Shamil Akhmedov (Russia)
Bronze - George Ketoev (Russia)
Bronze - Aslanbek Aliyev (Russia)
120 kg/264.5 lbs.
Gold - Aleksey Shemarov (Belarus)
Silver - Fatih Cakaroglu (Turkey)
Bronze - Alan Dzampaev (Russia)
Bronze -Cyril Gotovtsev (Russia)
Ivan Yarygin Absolute Cup (96 kg/120 kg finalists)
Champions bout - Yuri Belonovskaya (Russia) dec. Aleksey Shemarov (Belarus)
Runner-up bout - Fatih Cakaroglu (Turkey) dec. George Ketoev (Russia)
U.S. men's performances
96 kg/211.5 lbs. - Andy Hrovat, Colorado Springs, Colo. (New York AC)
WIN name unavailable (Kazakstan)
LOSS name unavailable (Russia)
96 kg/211.5 lbs. - Kyle Cerminara, Edinboro, Pa. (New York AC)
LOSS name unavailable (Azerbaijan)
120 kg/264.5 lbs. - Tervel Dlagnev, Cedar Falls, Iowa (Sunkist Kids)
WIN name unavailable (Russia)
WIN Steve Mocco (USA)
LOSS name unavailable (Russia)
120 kg/264.5 lbs. - Steve Mocco, Coralville, Iowa (New York AC)
WIN name unavailable (Russia)
LOSS Tervel Dlagnev (USA)
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