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Maryland wrestler aims to be the greatest of all time

The 24-year-old from Hagerstown won four NCAA titles
Aaron Brooks, a standout wrestler from Hagerstown, Maryland, is set to make his Olympic debut in Paris. According to this family, Brooks is likely the first Olympian ever from his hometown. 
Brooks, who recently won the prestigious Hodge Trophy as the nation’s top collegiate wrestler, has been chasing his dream for 19 years.  “When his dad asked him what he wanted to be, he said he wanted to be the greatest of all time,” Brooks’ mom, Ranelle Boyd, said. 
Brooks is already on his way. He boasted an impressive 163-2 record at North Hagerstown High School before moving on to Penn State University, where he won four national titles.
Boyd recalls her first time watching him wrestle: “I didn’t know he was winning because I didn’t understand the points, so I’m crying because I just see his opponent being really physical with him.” Since then, Boyd has become well-versed in wrestling rules, which will be handy as she watches her son compete in Paris.  “I never would’ve imagined that I, Ranelle Boyd, would have an Olympian,” Boyd said. “He’s always going to be my baby boy, not the Olympian, not the 24-year-old man. That’s my baby.”  … more at … https://www.nbcwashington.com/paris-2024-summer-olympics/maryland-wrestler-aims-to-be-the-greatest-of-all-time/3675270/

August 3, 2024 Posted by The TakeDown Report | Uncategorized | Leave a comment