Kyle Snyder named 2017 John Smith Award winner, as USA Wrestling’s Freestyle Wrestler of the Year
TDR Editor; Snyder hauls in another big athletic award and deservedly so. He has had and continues to have an impressive wrestling career.
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Kyle Snyder (Woodbine, Md./Titan Mercury WC/Ohio RTC) has been named the winner of the 2017 John Smith Award as the Freestyle Wrestler of the Year by USA Wrestling. It is the third straight year that Snyder has won this prestigious award, after also winning the 2015 and 2016 Freestyle Wrestler of the Year. Since the award was created, only two freestyle wrestlers have won the award three straight years, Snyder and Jordan Burroughs (2011-2013). Snyder was the 2017 World champion at 97 kg in men’s freestyle wrestling, winning his gold medal at the World Championships in Paris, France. In the championship finals, Snyder won what was dubbed within wrestling the “Match of the Century,” defeating Olympic champion and two-time World champion Abdulrashid Sadulaev of Russia in the World finals, Rest of the story at https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2018/June/13/Kyle-Snyder-named-USA-Wrestling-Freestyle-Athlete-of-the-Year?mc_cid=e83fec82e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
Penn State Wrestling Visits the State Capitol
TDR Editor; Good to see successful wrestlers recognized in a public setting. Also good to see them soaking in some history and the governmental process in an impressive setting. Had the pleasure of touring the Pennsylvania State Capitol and other historic sites in Harrisburg almost 1 year ago. An enjoyable visit yet the Governor and others were not there to meet us. Oh, well.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. – A pair of Penn State championship teams visited the Pennsylvania State Capitol Tuesday afternoon for a recognition celebrating a year of standout accomplishments. Representing the NCAA national champion Penn State wrestling team, All-Americans Nick Nevills and two-time Hodge Trophy winner Zain Retherford joined head coach Cael Sanderson. Penn State men’s basketball NIT Champions John Harrar and Lamar Stevens also joined head coach Patrick Chambers for the trip. The day began in the Pennsylvania House as the group made its way to the floor on a busy day. Led by Pennsylvania’s Rep. Mike Hanna, Rep. Kerry Benninghoff and Rep. Scott Conklin, the three read aloud an uncontested resolution congratulating both Nittany Lion squads on historic seasons. Passing through the bustling halls of the national historic landmark, the Nittany Lions arrived at the Governor’s Reception room next. Following a few photos, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf greeted the room to welcome the Nittany Lion champions. Rest of the story at http://www.gopsusports.com/sports/m-wrestl/spec-rel/061318aad.html?mc_cid=e83fec82e0&mc_eid=2ef7cbca4b
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