peanut Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 In men's freestyle, Puerto Rico and Mexico had the biggest squads, with six athletes each. Puerto was led by silver medalist Sebastian Rivera, and their team includes NCAA champ Darian Cruz. Some notable performers for Mexico were Anthony Valencia, who placed 14th at 74kg, and Austin Gomez, who placed 22nd at the always-tough 65kg. Colombia brought three athletes; Argentina two; and Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Costa Rica one each. Puerto Rico has the best men's freestyle team in Latin America. It's really too bad that Cuba is no longer what it once was. In women's freestyle, Mexico brought the biggest squad with six athletes. Colombia was next with five athletes -- including a bronze medalist. Brazil, Venezuela, and Ecuador brought four athletes each -- and Ecuador had a bronze medalist. Cuba brought two athletes; and El Salvador and Puerto Rico brought one each. All in all, it's great to see Puerto Rico doing so well in men's freestyle, and to see Mexico fielding such large teams in both men's and women's freestyle. Colombia's emphasis on women's wrestling was also a pleasant surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 28 minutes ago, peanut said: In men's freestyle, Puerto Rico and Mexico had the biggest squads, with six athletes each. Puerto was led by silver medalist Sebastian Rivera, and their team includes NCAA champ Darian Cruz. Some notable performers for Mexico were Anthony Valencia, who placed 14th at 74kg, and Austin Gomez, who placed 22nd at the always-tough 65kg. Colombia brought three athletes; Argentina two; and Cuba, Venezuela, Brazil, and Costa Rica one each. Puerto Rico has the best men's freestyle team in Latin America. It's really too bad that Cuba is no longer what it once was. In women's freestyle, Mexico brought the biggest squad with six athletes. Colombia was next with five athletes -- including a bronze medalist. Brazil, Venezuela, and Ecuador brought four athletes each -- and Ecuador had a bronze medalist. Cuba brought two athletes; and El Salvador and Puerto Rico brought one each. All in all, it's great to see Puerto Rico doing so well in men's freestyle, and to see Mexico fielding such large teams in both men's and women's freestyle. Colombia's emphasis on women's wrestling was also a pleasant surprise. Latin America? The political status of Puerto Rico is that of an unincorporated territory of the United States. Edited September 24, 2023 by ionel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasmodium Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 14 minutes ago, ionel said: Latin America? The political status of Puerto Rico is that of an unincorporated territory of the United States. Yeah, let me hook you up with what Latin America is. Latin America Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 minute ago, Plasmodium said: Yeah, let me hook you up with what Latin America is. Latin America So looking at the map, why isn't Florida Latin America? Maybe Texas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasmodium Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 13 minutes ago, ionel said: So looking at the map, why isn't Florida Latin America? Maybe Texas? Look carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 6 hours ago, Plasmodium said: Look carefully. So what happened to Central America and South America? Latin America: The term does not have a precise definition, but ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasmodium Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ionel said: So what happened to Central America and South America? Latin America: The term does not have a precise definition, but ... Both are in existence. They are still connected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 25 minutes ago, Plasmodium said: Both are in existence. They are still connected. But then again, why not Texas and Florida? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plasmodium Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ionel said: But then again, why not Texas and Florida? Patience, grasshopper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchapman Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 Latin America originally included Quebec and Louisiana too. 1 Craig Henning got screwed in the 2007 NCAA Finals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodybooty Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 At least Latin America includes a 65kg spot at the Olympics. (Fwiw, i think we’ll have that spot secured pretty easily.) Outside of recent success, I think a lot of resources and skills have trickled throughout the hemisphere thanks to the RTCs, and I appreciate that! For every Sebastian Rivera in Jersey or Darian Cruz in PA, I’m sure there’s four younger ones with the same name in Arecibo that will have more - and better - opportunities to wrestle in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, moodybooty said: At least Latin America includes a 65kg spot at the Olympics. (Fwiw, i think we’ll have that spot secured pretty easily.) Outside of recent success, I think a lot of resources and skills have trickled throughout the hemisphere thanks to the RTCs, and I appreciate that! For every Sebastian Rivera in Jersey or Darian Cruz in PA, I’m sure there’s four younger ones with the same name in Arecibo that will have more - and better - opportunities to wrestle in the future. Zain Retherford, World Champion. 1 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodybooty Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 19 minutes ago, Wrestleknownothing said: Zain Retherford, World Champion. I’m not one to say what losing 5kg feels like.. but he looked like an Olympic champ last week. I’d love to see him give Sebastian a Silver next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgaveMaria Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 On 9/23/2023 at 11:33 PM, ionel said: So looking at the map, why isn't Florida Latin America? Maybe Texas? No on Texas. The Great State allowed the US to be annexed to it. Also allows the US Flag to fly the same height as their great Flag of the Lone Star Republic. Don't mess with Texas. ” Never attribute to inspiration that which can be adequately explained by delusion”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 5 minutes ago, AgaveMaria said: No on Texas. The Great State allowed the US to be annexed to it. Also allows the US Flag to fly the same height as their great Flag of the Lone Star Republic. Don't mess with Texas. This makes sense, unfortunately my HS teacher did not teach proper History. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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