Jessica Medina named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Sept. 8-14
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by Craig Sesker
Jessica Medina (Colorado Springs, Colo./New York AC) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week for Sept. 8-14.
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.
Medina earned praise from U.S. National coaches for her work ethic in training camp as the U.S. women's freestyle team continues preparations for the World Championships on Sept. 21-27 in Herning, Denmark.
Medina made her first World Team this year. She is scheduled to compete at 51 kg/112.25 lbs. on Sept. 23 in Herning.
Medina knocked off Olympic and World medalist Patricia Miranda in the finals of the U.S. World Team Trials to qualify for the World Championships.
Medina, who wrestled for the University of the Cumberlands, is a resident-athlete at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
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.
Medina earned praise from U.S. National coaches for her work ethic in training camp as the U.S. women's freestyle team continues preparations for the World Championships on Sept. 21-27 in Herning, Denmark.
Medina made her first World Team this year. She is scheduled to compete at 51 kg/112.25 lbs. on Sept. 23 in Herning.
Medina knocked off Olympic and World medalist Patricia Miranda in the finals of the U.S. World Team Trials to qualify for the World Championships.
Medina, who wrestled for the University of the Cumberlands, is a resident-athlete at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.
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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