Indiana University Athletics
Escobedo Seeking a Spot in Olympic Games
5/14/2008 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
May 14, 2008
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. - Indiana's Angel Escobedo, a 2008 NCAA National Champion in the 125-lb. weight class, is one step closer to his life-long dream of representing the United States in the Olympics. Escobedo won his Olympic Regional Trial on May 10 in Waterloo, Iowa, earning a spot in the U.S. Olympic Team Trials in June.
"We are very proud of Angel," said IU Head Coach Duane Goldman. "He has always had his sights set on making an Olympic team, and for him to progress to this level already is impressive. There are no breaks for this guy; he won the NCAA Championship and has moved on to the next thing on his list. That is part of what makes him so good. I am glad that he is on our side."
In order to qualify for the Olympic Trials, one must have either placed in the top seven at the U.S. Senior Nationals which were held in Las Vegas on April 28, win the USA Wrestling University National Championship or win one of the four Regionals. Escobedo chose the last path, and will be one of 12 competitors in the 55 kg (121-pounds) weight division vying for a shot at Olympic gold in Beijing.
The 2008 Olympic Games Team Trials will be held in a one-day format. The Trials will be a line bracket double elimination to third place format. The finals match, determining which individuals will don the Stars and Stripes, will be a best of three matches.
For complete and the most-up-to-date information on the Olympic Wrestling Team Trials click here.
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