Zain Retherford, a three-time NCAA wrestling champ at Penn State, changed his mind about retiring and is pursuing a bid on Team USA for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
Zain Retherford was ready to begin his new life. The three-time NCAA wrestling champ at Penn State went to Nittany Lion Wrestling Club coach Cody Sanderson last November and said,"You know what? I think I'm done." The following month, Retherford accepted a part-time role with a New York investment firm. He had won a world title in 2023, was tired of the weight-cutting process and at peace with his decision. Mostly.
Four months later, Retherford is tantalizing close to wrestling in his first Olympics. He won the 65 kg men's freestyle weight class at the U.S. Olympic Trials but must compete in one more event to earn a trip to Paris. Retherford will wrestle in a two-day qualifying event in Istanbul on May 9-10 to qualify the United States, and thus himself, in the 65 kg weight class. If he finishes top-three, Retherford qualifies for his first Olympic games.
To compete for the U.S. at the Olympics, Retherford faced a decision. He could move up to the 74 kg weight class or cut to 65. That meant competing 11 pounds lighter than he had in 2023. Retherford was reluctant. He had not wrestled at 65 kg for a while and was frustrated at how his body felt when he did. That prompted thoughts of retirement. Then the NLWC's coaching and training devised a strategy for Retherford to maintain his fitness and strength at 65 kg.
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