Jacob Moran to Compete in U23 World Championships
10/19/2023 3:30:00 PM | Wrestling
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. –––– Indiana Wrestling senior Jacob Moran is set to compete in the 2023 U23 United World Wrestling (UWW) World Championships next week in Tirana, Albania.
Moran will wrestle at 57 kg, the lightest weight class of the Men's Freestyle Division for Team Puerto Rico.
"Competing in an international tournament is always fun because you get to test your skills against some of the best guys in the world," Moran said of the challenge. "I know that I've prepared well, so I'm going to go out there and wrestle like I do every day. Being consistent with who I am and who I strive to be in my daily habits gives me confidence to compete freely."
Entrants in the 57 kg weight class will compete from Tuesday, Oct. 24 to Wednesday, Oct. 25. There are 21 other wrestlers competing at 57 kg in Men's Freestyle in Albania.
The entire field of competitors across all divisions includes 587 wrestlers from 58 countries.
Moran most recently competed for Puerto Rico in the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in July when he earned a bronze medal.
"I'm very grateful for the opportunity to compete in my first world championships," Moran said. "It takes a village, and this team and university truly are my family. I couldn't be happier to represent Puerto Rico and Indiana University."
Moran will wrestle at 57 kg, the lightest weight class of the Men's Freestyle Division for Team Puerto Rico.
"Competing in an international tournament is always fun because you get to test your skills against some of the best guys in the world," Moran said of the challenge. "I know that I've prepared well, so I'm going to go out there and wrestle like I do every day. Being consistent with who I am and who I strive to be in my daily habits gives me confidence to compete freely."
Entrants in the 57 kg weight class will compete from Tuesday, Oct. 24 to Wednesday, Oct. 25. There are 21 other wrestlers competing at 57 kg in Men's Freestyle in Albania.
The entire field of competitors across all divisions includes 587 wrestlers from 58 countries.
Moran most recently competed for Puerto Rico in the 2023 Central American and Caribbean Games in July when he earned a bronze medal.
"I'm very grateful for the opportunity to compete in my first world championships," Moran said. "It takes a village, and this team and university truly are my family. I couldn't be happier to represent Puerto Rico and Indiana University."
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