#TeamUSATuesday: Catching up with World bronze medalist Joe Colon

Sep 22, 2020, 1:57 PM (ET)

by Mike Willis, USA Wrestling

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On this edition of #TeamUSATuesday, we caught up with 2018 World bronze medalist Joe Colon fresh off his big win over Seth Gross at Beat the Streets. Colon is currently No. 2 on the National Team at 61 kg but is dropping to 57 kg for the Olympic year.

During the interview, Colon discusses his experience at Beat the Streets, how he balances coaching at Fresno State with pursuing his Olympic dreams and why he was contemplating retirement.

Watch the full interview below:

#TeamUSATuesday: Catching up with World bronze medalist Joe Colon

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#TeamUSATuesday: Catching up with World bronze medalist Joe Colon

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