Search results
Wrestling at the Olympic Games first appeared at the first modern Olympics, in the form of Greco-Roman wrestling, held in Athens in 1896. Wrestling would appear at every Summer Olympics held since then, with the exception of the 1900 Summer Olympics when wrestling did not appear on the program.
The wrestling competitions at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris were held from 5 to 11 August at Grand Palais Éphémère in Champ de Mars. [1] 288 wrestlers competed across 18 weight categories at these Games.
Multiple sculptures, reliefs and cave drawings—some of which date to around 15,000 years ago—show wrestlers using various holds that are still used in the present-day sport. Wrestling was a key part of the ancient Olympic Games, where it was first contested in 708 BCE.
31 lip 2024 · Wrestling at the Olympic Games Paris 2024 will feature 290 athletes from 63 countries. The Champ de Mars Arena, in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, will host the action from 5-11 August. Men will compete in freestyle and Greco-Roman, while women will compete for Olympic glory in freestyle.
12 sie 2024 · There were 18 wrestling events at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Of those, 12 involved men competing against other men. Yet half of Japan's wrestling golds resulted from women topping the podium. The United States reached four wrestling finals at these Games: women's 50kg, 68kg, 76kg, and men's 57kg.
Wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo featured two disciplines, freestyle and Greco-Roman, which were further divided into different weight categories. Men competed in both disciplines whereas women only participated in the freestyle events, with 18 gold medals awarded.
Discover the schedule and details for Team USA's Wrestling events at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Stay informed about our athletes' performances and achievements in Olympic Wrestling.
