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Jordan Burroughs of the United States signs autographs for fans after winning a decision at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenErin Golston of the United States, left, celebrates after scoring a decision against Anna Lukasiak of Poland at 50 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUkraine wrestlers celebrate after their dual win against Japan during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZelimkhan Abakarov, left, wrestles Reza Momenijoujadeh of Iran at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYuliia Tkach Ostapchuk of Ukraine, right, cheers on teammates during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenErin Golston of the United States is introduced before wrestling at 50 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZelimkhan Abakarov celebrates after scoring a technical fall at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFelicity Taylor of the United States smacks her face before wrestle at 53 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenClarissa Chun of the United States calls out instructions during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFelicity Taylor of the United States, left, wrestles Maria Prevolaraki of Greece at 53 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenClarissa Chun, right, talks with Felicity Taylor of the United States as she wrestles at 53 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenTaiyrbek Zhumashbek, left, wrestles Rahman Amouzadkhalili of Iran at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenRahman Amouzadkhalili of Iran, left, wrestles Taiyrbek Zhumashbek at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFans wearing shirts reading "Woman Life Freedom" and "Free Iran" react during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJenna Burkert of the United States celebrates after scoring a decision at 55 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFans wearing shirts reading "Woman Life Freedom" and "Free Iran" react during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenIran coach Pejman Dorostkar signals to a wrestler as they are introduced during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKayla Miracle of the United States is introduced before wrestling at 62 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the United State's women's freestyle team react during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUnited States head coach Terry Steiner reacts during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKayla Miracle of the United States, left, has her hand raised after scoring a decision against Aisuluu Tynybekova of Kyrgyzstan at 62 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMallory Velte of the United States, right, signs autographs for fans after scoring a fall at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNick Suriano of the United States, left, wrestles Beka Bujiashvili of Georgia at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNick Suriano of the United States, left, wrestles Beka Bujiashvili of Georgia at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenTraining staff tend to Nick Suriano of the United States, right, while he wrestles at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNick Suriano of the United States, right, wrestles at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNick Suriano of the United States, right, embraces Beka Bujiashvili of Georgia at 57 kg after their match during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNick Suriano of the United States, right, walks off the mat after scoring a decision at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenSeth Gross of the United States, left, wrestles Teimuraz Vanishvili of Georgia at 61 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenSeth Gross of the United States, top, wrestles Teimuraz Vanishvili of Georgia at 61 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenSeth Gross of the United States reacts after scoring a technical fall at 61 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAlina Hrushyna Akobiia of Ukraine celebrates after scoring a decision at 55 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYianni Diakomihalis of the United States, left, wrestles Beka Lomadze of Georgia at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYianni Diakomihalis of the United States, left, has his hand raised after scoring a technical fall against Beka Lomadze of Georgia at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAlec Pantaleo of the United States, top, wrestles Giorgi Elbakidze of Georgia at 70 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAlec Pantaleo of the United States, left, has his hand raised after scoring a decision against Giorgi Elbakidze of Georgia at 70 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJason Nolf of the United States, top, wrestles Giorgi Sulava of Georgia at 74 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJason Nolf of the United States, left, reacts after scoring a technical fall against Giorgi Sulava of Georgia at 74 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenIryna Bondar of Ukraine has her hand raised after scoring a decision at 59 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJordan Burroughs of the United States, right, wrestles Vladimeri Gamkrelidze of Georgia at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJordan Burroughs of the United States celebrates after scoring a decision at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZahid Valencia of the United States, left, has his hand raised after scoring a technical fall against Sandro Aminashvili of Georgia at 86 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZahid Valencia of the United States smiles while walking off the mat after scoring a technical fall at 86 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJordan Burroughs of the United States speaks to reporters after winning a decision at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNate Jackson of the United States, right, wrestles Miriani Maisuradze of Georgia at 92 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNate Jackson of the United States, right, wrestles Miriani Maisuradze of Georgia at 92 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKateryna Zelenykh of Ukraine, left, wrestles Miyu Imai of Japan at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNate Jackson of the United States reacts after scoring a decision at 92 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKyle Snyder of the United States, right, wrestles Givi Matcharashvili of Georgia at 97 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenTetiana Sova Rizhko of Ukraine, top, wrestles Kumi Kobayashi of Japan at 68 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKyle Snyder of the United States, right, wrestles Givi Matcharashvili of Georgia at 97 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKyle Snyder of the United States, left, has his hand raised after scoring a decision against Givi Matcharashvili of Georgia at 97 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHayden Zillmer of the United States, right, wrestles Solomon Manashvili of Georgia at 125 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUkraine wrestlers pose for a photo as they celebrate after their dual win against Japan during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFans react during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHayden Zillmer of the United States celebrates after scoring a decision at 125 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHayden Zillmer of the United States celebrates after scoring a decision at 125 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMallory Velte of the United States, left, celebrates after scoring a fall against Mimi Hristova of Bulgaria at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYelena Makoyed of the United States flexes after scoring a fall at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAlla Belinska of Ukraine hugs a teammate after winning a decision at 72 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenIryna Koliadenko of Ukraine, center, talks with coaches while wrestling at 62 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJordan Burroughs of the United States, top, wrestles Temuujin Mendbileg of Mongolia at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAn official watches a match during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYianni Diakomihalis of the United States crouches while wrestling at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFans watch as wrestlers compete during the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenReza Hossein Momenijoujadeh of Iran, right, reacts after scoring a decision against Taichi Yamaguchi of Japan at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenPeople wearing "Woman Life Freedom" shirts react as Iran wrestles during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenTserenchimed Sukhee of Mongolia, left, wrestles Iryna Koliadenko of Ukraine at 62 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKateryna Zelenykh of Ukraine is introduced before wrestling at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKateryna Zelenykh of Ukraine, right, wrestles Orkhon Purevdorj of Mongolia at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKateryna Zelenykh of Ukraine, right, has her hand raised after scoring a decision against Orkhon Purevdorj of Mongolia at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAnastasiia Osniach Shustova of Ukraine is introduced before wrestling at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAnastasiia Osniach Shustova of Ukraine, right, wrestles Tsevegmed Enkhbayar of Mongolia at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAnastasiia Osniach Shustova of Ukraine, right, has her hand raised after scoring a fall against Tsevegmed Enkhbayar of Mongolia at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAnastasiia Osniach Shustova of Ukraine, center, signs autographs for fans after scoring a fall at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenA wrestler from Mongolia wears socks with the pattern of a cannabis leaf on them during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenVladimeri Gamkrelidze of Georgia, right, wrestles Batmagnai Batchuluun of Mongolia at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenReza Hossein Momenijoujadeh of Iran, right, wrestles Taichi Yamaguchi of Japan at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZane Richards of the United States wrestles Zanabazar Zandanbud of Mongolia at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAmit Elor of the United States wrestles Qiandegenchagan of China at 72 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFans watch as wrestlers compete during the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJiang Zhu of China wrestles at 50 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJiang Zhu of China celebrates with a coach after scoring a technical fall at 50 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJenna Burkert of the United States, right, wrestles Qianyu Pang of China at 55 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenEbrahim Elahichouran of Iran, right, wrestles Kaito Morikawa Japan at 61 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKaito Morikawa Japan, top, wrestles Ebrahim Elahichouran of Iran at 61 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYongxin Feng of China, right, wrestles Amanda Martinez of the United States at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMichaela Beck of the United States is introduced before wrestling at 59 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKayla Miracle of the United States is introduced before wrestling at 62 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMohammadreza Bagheriheidarabadi of Iran, right, goes to talk with coaches while wrestling Ryoma Anraku of Japan at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenPeople wearing "Woman Life Freedom" shirts react as Iran wrestles during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenPeople wearing "Woman Life Freedom" shirts react as Iran wrestles during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenXiaojuan Luo of China wrestles Kayla Miracle of the United States at 62 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKeitaro Ono of Japan, left, wrestles Aliakbar Fazlikhalili of Iran at 70 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenIran coach Pejman Dorostkar, left, reacts to a replay on a video board during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAmit Elor of the United States, right, wrestles Qiandegenchagan of China at 72 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAmit Elor of the United States has her hand raised after scoring a decision at 72 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUnited States head coach Terry Steiner reacts during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFans watch as wrestlers compete during the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenA young fans chows down on popcorn as wrestlers compete during the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAli Bakhtiar Savadkouhi of Iran, left, hugs Yajiro Yamasaki of Japan after their match at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenDymond Guilford of the United States, right, has her hand raised after scoring a decision against Juan Wang of China at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUnited States head coach Terry Steiner speaks with reporters during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUnited States head coach Terry Steiner speaks with reporters during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHimeka Tokuhara of Japan celebrates after scoring a decision at 59 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHimeka Tokuhara of Japan, right, wrestles Davaachimeg Erkhembayar of Mongolia at 59 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHimeka Tokuhara of Japan, left, has her hand raised after scoring a decision against Davaachimeg Erkhembayar of Mongolia at 59 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNodoka Yamamoto of Japan, left, wrestles Burmaa Ochirbat of Mongolia at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNodoka Yamamoto of Japan runs off the mat after scoring a decision at 76 kg during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUnited States head coach Terry Steiner is introduced during the United World Wrestling women's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZane Richards of the United States reacts after scoring a technical fall at 57 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenSeth Gross of the United States smiles after winning by forfeit at 61 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenTulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia, right, wrestles Yianni Diakomihalis of the United States wrestles at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYianni Diakomihalis of the United States walks off the mat after losing a decision to Tulga Tumur Ochir of Mongolia at 65 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenTyler Berger of the United States is introduced before wrestling at 70 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenTyler Berger of the United States reacts after scoring a technical fall against Munkhtulga Zuunbayan of Mongolia at 70 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJordan Burroughs of the United States, right, wrestles Temuujin Mendbileg of Mongolia at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJordan Burroughs of the United States, right, has his hand raised after scoring a technical fall against Temuujin Mendbileg of Mongolia at 79 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZahid Valencia of the United States, top, wrestles Bat Erdene Byambasuren of Mongolia at 86 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenZahid Valencia of the United States reacts after scoring a technical fall against Mongolia at 86 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNate Jackson of the United States wins by forfeit at 92 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKyle Snyder of the United States, right, has his hand raised after winning a forfeit against Batzul Ulziisaikhan of Mongolia at 97 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHayden Zillmer of the United States, right, wrestles Lkhagvagerel Munkhtur of Mongolia at 125 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenHayden Zillmer of the United States talks with coaches while wrestling at 125 kg during the United World Wrestling men's freestyle World Cup, Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the United States men's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenWrestling fans pose for a photo during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUniversity of Iowa cheerleaders and dance team members perform during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the United States women's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenRich Bender, left, speaks during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUniversity of Iowa cheerleaders and dance team members perform during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the Iran men's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenJosh Schamberger, president of Think Iowa City, right, shakes hands with delegates during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenErin Golston, left, and Felicity Taylor are introduced with members of the United States women's freestyle team during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the Iran men's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the United States men's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUniversity of Iowa cheerleaders and dance team members perform during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the China women's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenNick Suriano is introduced with the United States men's freestyle team during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenUniversity of Iowa cheerleaders and dance team members perform during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the Ukraine women's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the Japan men's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the Iran men's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenMembers of the United States men's freestyle team are introduced during the opening ceremony for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenFrom left, Yianni Diakomihalis and Amit Elor of the United States, Eric Olanowski, of United World Wrestling, Yasemin Adar, of Turkey, Rahman Amouzad and Kamran Ghasempour of Iran listen to questions during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenKamran Ghasempour of Iran speaks during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenAmit Elor of the United States speaks during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYianni Diakomihalis, left, of the United States listens to a question during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenRahman Amouzad of Iran, right, and Yasemin Adar, of Turkey, listen to a question during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenRahman Amouzad of Iran speaks during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYasemin Adar, of Turkey, right, speaks during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenA sticker is seen for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
Joseph Cress/Iowa City Press-CitizenYianni Diakomihalis of the United States listens to a question during a news conference for the United World Wrestling men's and women's freestyle World Cup events, Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at the Hyatt Regency Coralville Hotel & Conference Center in Coralville, Iowa.
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