NEW YORK (AP) — Seven U.S. wrestlers will take on Russians on Thursday night, while three Americans have a wrestle-off for the final spot on the team that will compete at the London Olympics.
The event will take place in Times Square, the second straight year a squad of Americans has wrestled against Russia. Four Americans bound for London will compete: world champion Jordan Burroughs, world bronze medalist Tervel Dlagnev, Sam Hazewinkel and Jared Frayer.
Seeking the last berth on the U.S. team, at 60 kilograms, are Reece Humphrey, Coleman Scott and Shawn Bunch. Humphrey takes on Scott, with the winner advancing to wrestle Bunch in a best-of-three series.
A women’s exhibition match will feature Helen Maroulis, fifth at the 2011 worlds, against Ashley Hudson.
