Steve Mocco named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Nov. 4-10
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by Craig Sesker
Steve Mocco (Colorado Springs, Colo./New York AC) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Nov. 4-10.
Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within wrestling for that week. The selection committee will consider any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the Senior level.
Mocco captured a freestyle gold medal at the Hargobind International Championships on Nov. 9 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
Mocco defeated 2000 Olympic champion David Musulbes of Slovakia by forfeit in the championship finals at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. Mocco, who was seventh at the 2008 Olympic Games, had four victories in the tournament.
Note: To nominate a wrestler for TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week, send the athlete's name, accomplishments for the week and career accomplishments to Craig Sesker at csesker@usawrestling.org
Each week, TheMat.com will select an Athlete of the Week, based upon performance within wrestling for that week. The selection committee will consider any level of wrestling, from youth programs through the Senior level.
Mocco captured a freestyle gold medal at the Hargobind International Championships on Nov. 9 in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada.
Mocco defeated 2000 Olympic champion David Musulbes of Slovakia by forfeit in the championship finals at 120 kg/264.5 lbs. Mocco, who was seventh at the 2008 Olympic Games, had four victories in the tournament.
Note: To nominate a wrestler for TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week, send the athlete's name, accomplishments for the week and career accomplishments to Craig Sesker at csesker@usawrestling.org
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