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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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What Happened, Whats Next: Olympic Trials Session 1

What Happened, What’s Next: Olympic Trials Session 1

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] April 9, 2016

Former Iowa wrestlers did not fare well in Session One of the 2016 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials. Brent Metcalf (65 kg) and Bobby Telford (125 kg) both lost in their opening round matches, knocking...

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman celebrates his semifinal pin of Ohio States Nathan Tomasello during the NCAA Championships at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Friday, March 18, 2016. Gilman pinned Tomasello 37 seconds into overtime. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Iowa pushes three (of four) to NCAA Finals

March 18, 2016

By Jordan Hansen [email protected] NEW YORK — Three Iowa wrestlers will compete for an NCAA individual title in tomorrow's finals. Thomas Gilman (125), Cory Clark (133), and Brandon Sorensen...

Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kelly wrestles Luke Frey of Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Kelly defeated Frey, 7-4. The No. 1 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 5 ranked Nittany Lions, 18-12. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Hawks set for mat wars

January 29, 2016

The Hawkeye wrestlers will take on the Gophers in Carver-Hawkeye for the first time since Minnesota beat them in 2014. By Courtney Baumann [email protected] The Iowa wrestlers will take...

Iowa 157-pounder Michael Kelly wrestles Luke Frey of Penn State at Bryce Jordan Center in State College, Pennsylvania on Sunday, February 8, 2015. Kelly defeated Frey, 7-4. The No. 1 ranked Hawkeyes defeated the No. 5 ranked Nittany Lions, 18-12. (The Daily Iowan/Tessa Hursh)

Wrestlers face well-known test

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 28, 2016

When the Iowa wrestling team hosts Minnesota on Friday, it won’t have the same feel as the No. 1 vs. No. 2 battle that took place in Minneapolis last season. It will be the 101st meeting between the...

Iowa 149-pounder Brandon Sorensen wrestles against Grand Canyons Blake Monty during the Iowa City Duals at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. The Hawkeyes defeated the Antelopes 44-0. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestlers feel the edge coming

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 26, 2016

With just three regular-season duals remaining for the Iowa wrestling team, the championship portion of its schedule is rapidly approaching. The Hawkeyes have just two Big Ten meets left — at home...

Iowa 125-pounder Thomas Gilman wrestles against Ohio Universitys Shakur Laney during the 53rd Annual Midland Championships at Welsh-Ryan Arena in Evanston, IL on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. The Hawkeyes lead the tournament after the first day in first with 96 points followed by Nebraska with 78. (The Daily Iowan/Valerie Burke)

Wrestling to take on Nebraska, Purdue

Jordan Hansen, [email protected] January 22, 2016

After a tournament and three road dual meets, the Iowa wrestling team is glad to be back at home to face Purdue today. However, home cooking won’t last long. The Hawkeyes will be on the road again...

Wrestlers prepare to grind it out

Wrestlers prepare to grind it out

Courtney Baumann, [email protected] January 19, 2016

Iowa wrestlers will be busy over the next couple of weeks, with the spring semester starting and their season heading into full swing. The No. 2 Hawkeyes have four dual meets scheduled over a span of...

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