Tyler Caldwell named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
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by Craig Sesker USA Wrestling
Tyler Caldwell (Stillwater, Okla./Sunkist Kids) has been named TheMat.com Wrestler of the Week.
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.
Caldwell captured a gold medal for the United States at the Pan American Championships on Sunday in Santiago, Chile. He was named Outstanding Wrestler in the men's freestyle competition.
Caldwell captured the men’s freestyle title at 74 kg/163 lbs. He was one of six Americans to earn titles as the U.S. ran away with the team title.
Caldwell, a 2014 University World champion, went 4-0 with two pins. He defeated Jevon Balfour of Canada 9-0 in the finals. Caldwell knocked off Cuba’s Luis Quintana 9-0 in a big semifinal win.
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 USA Wrestling Senior Communications Manager 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.
Caldwell captured a gold medal for the United States at the Pan American Championships on Sunday in Santiago, Chile. He was named Outstanding Wrestler in the men's freestyle competition.
Caldwell captured the men’s freestyle title at 74 kg/163 lbs. He was one of six Americans to earn titles as the U.S. ran away with the team title.
Caldwell, a 2014 University World champion, went 4-0 with two pins. He defeated Jevon Balfour of Canada 9-0 in the finals. Caldwell knocked off Cuba’s Luis Quintana 9-0 in a big semifinal win.
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 USA Wrestling Senior Communications Manager Craig Sesker at csesker@usawrestling.org
