Men's Wrestling Results: Freestyle and Greco-Roman Medalists
Wrestling competitions are divided into two primary disciplines: Freestyle, which allows the use of legs for both offense and defense, and Greco-Roman, where holds below the waist are strictly prohibited. Both styles test the strength, agility, and technical skill of athletes across various weight classes.
Men's Freestyle Wrestling
The freestyle events saw a fierce competition between athletes from the United States, Cuba, and Canada, with the gold medals distributed across seven distinct weight categories.
In the lighter weight classes, Stephen Abas of the United States secured gold in the 55 kg division, while Cuba dominated the 60 kg and 66 kg categories with victories from Yandro Quintana and Serguei Rondón, respectively.
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The heavier divisions featured high-profile athletes. Joe Williams took the top spot at 74 kg, and Yoel Romero of Cuba won gold at 84 kg. In the 96 kg class, Daniel Cormier of the United States emerged victorious, and Kerry McCoy capped off the freestyle events with a gold medal in the 120 kg division.
Men's Greco-Roman Wrestling
The Greco-Roman competition was characterized by an overwhelming performance by Cuba, which swept the gold medals across every single weight class in this discipline.
From the 55 kg division won by Lazaro Rivas Scull to the heavyweight 120 kg division won by Mijaín López, Cuban wrestlers demonstrated total dominance. The United States and Venezuela frequently appeared on the podium, securing several silver and bronze medals.
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Key Facts
- Cuba's Dominance: Cuba won every gold medal available in the Men's Greco-Roman events.
- US Success: The United States secured gold medals in four different freestyle weight classes (55 kg, 74 kg, 96 kg, and 120 kg).
- Weight Range: Competitions spanned from the 55 kg lightweight division to the 120 kg heavyweight division.
- Diverse Podium: Medals were earned by athletes from the United States, Cuba, Canada, Colombia, Brazil, Venezuela, and the Dominican Republic.
Medal Summary Table
| Weight Class | Freestyle Gold | Greco-Roman Gold |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | Stephen Abas (USA) | Lazaro Rivas Scull (CUB) |
| 60 kg | Yandro Quintana (CUB) | Roberto Monzón (CUB) |
| 66 kg | Serguei Rondón (CUB) | Juan Maren (CUB) |
| 74 kg | Joe Williams (USA) | Filiberto Azcuy (CUB) |
| 84 kg | Yoel Romero (CUB) | Luiz Lazo (CUB) |
| 96 kg | Daniel Cormier (USA) | Ernesto Peña (CUB) |
| 120 kg | Kerry McCoy (USA) | Mijaín López (CUB) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which country won the most gold medals in Greco-Roman wrestling?
Cuba won all seven gold medals in the Men's Greco-Roman events across all weight classes.
Who won the 120 kg gold medal in Freestyle wrestling?
Kerry McCoy from the United States won the gold medal in the 120 kg freestyle division.
Which athletes won gold in the 96 kg category?
Daniel Cormier (USA) won gold in Freestyle, and Ernesto Peña (Cuba) won gold in Greco-Roman.
What are the weight classes used in these events?
The competitions were held in seven weight classes: 55 kg, 60 kg, 66 kg, 74 kg, 84 kg, 96 kg, and 120 kg.
Did Canada win any medals in these events?
Yes, Canada won several medals in the Freestyle events, including bronze in the 55 kg and 74 kg classes, and silver in the 60 kg and 84 kg classes.