Re: Limbless HS wrestler at Ohio championships | |
Wrestling has had its share of uncommon or uncomfortable matches. I think there were two girls wrestling on boys HS teams here in Michigan this year. I think both got through or at least close to the end of the Districts before they got beat.
When I was in HS (58-62) there was a blind wrestler in Omaha. You were obligated to keep contact with him at all times. Also back in the day, there was no limit on weight for heavyweights. Our heavyweight didn't even weigh 200 pounds but had to face some seriously big dudes. Needless to say we weren't very good.
I also seem to remember some other amputees that wrestled.
The main thing I take away from this article and the other situations is that wrestling is a very demanding sport for someone that is not handicapped. These people that even participate under those conditions have real determination and grit. They are very likely to do well in the rest of their life because they accept the conditions and don't ask for favors. They just do it. You really have to respect them for their efforts even if they don't make it to the state championships. We need them more than we need the sifted prima donnas who want everyone to worship them. I'm glad some of these people are still around. There is hope for us yet.
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