One way or another, there was going to be a former Ohio State wrestler representing the United States at the Olympics in Tokyo this summer. That’s because Captain America (Kyle Snyder), and Kollin Moore were pitted against each other in a best of three to see who would don the red, white, and blue in the 97kg weight class.
Moore battled hard, but the favorite and well-seasoned Snyder took the first two matches to earn his spot. Snyder won the first one in a route 10-0, then came back in a business-like fashion and beat Moore by a score of 5-1 to end things and queue the celebration.
For Snyder, it’ll be his second-straight Olympic appearance. He was also a part of the USA squad that went to Rio de Janerio, winning gold for the United States.
Former @wrestlingbucks standout Kyle Snyder (@Snyder_man45) is headed to Tokyo with @TeamUSA! pic.twitter.com/AwYb67u6Qj
— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) April 4, 2021
It was a bittersweet rooting interest for Ohio State fans, but it’s hard not to get behind a guy that’s been such a force and ambassador for OSU and the wrestling community.
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