Joey Fischer named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
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by Taylor Miller, USA Wrestling
Joey Fischer (South Park, Pa./Team Nauman WC) has been selected as TheMat.com Athlete of the Week on July 3, 2019.
Fischer competed at the Cadet Pan American Championships over the weekend in Morelia, Mexico, wrestling at 48 kg in both Greco-Roman and men’s freestyle.
In Greco, Fischer swept the competition, winning all four of his matches by technical fall without giving up a single point, which earned him the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler Golden Boot.
Two days later, Fischer completed the weekend with a second gold medal, winning his weight class in men’s freestyle. Dropping his first match in pool play, Fischer battled back, winning four-straight matches for the title.
Each week USA Wrestling 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. Twitter fan votes also play a part in decision.
To nominate a wrestler for this honor please send the athlete's name, wrestling program, weekly accomplishments and career accolades to USA Wrestling Communications Coordinator Taylor Miller at tmiller@usawrestling.org.
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