Match of the Day: Chris Pendleton wrestles Max Askren at the 2012 Olympic Team Trials Last Chance Qualifier
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by USA Wrestling
At the 2012 Last Chance Olympic Team Trials Qualifier, two NCAAs stars collided in the finals at 96 kg. Chris Pendleton, who was recently named the new head coach at Oregon State, and Max Askren battled it out for the last spot at the Olympic Team Trials.
Pendleton was a three-time NCAA All-American and two-time NCAA champion for Oklahoma State. He bested Max's older brother Ben in the NCAA finals twice. He finished his competitive career as a three-time National Team member. Askren was a three-time All-American for Missouri and a 2010 NCAA champion.
Watch their match below:
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