FloWrestler of the Week: Kyle Snyder, TMWC

FloWrestler of the Week: Kyle Snyder, TMWC

Kyle Snyder's crushing performance makes him our FloWrestler of the Week sponsored by Cliff Keen.

Jan 30, 2017 by Ryan Holmes
FloWrestler of the Week: Kyle Snyder, TMWC
Kyle Snyder continues to add to his gold-laden resume.

The world and Olympic champion stormed his way through the Yarygin Grand Prix in Russia on Sunday to become the first American man to capture a freestyle title at the event since 2009. Snyder, an Ohio State junior, is now the 11th U.S. wrestler to win the tournament. A year after taking bronze, he dominated the 97kg field with scores of 11-0, 11-1, 11-1 and a fall over Russia's Rasul Magomedov in 5:02 to claim the gold. 

Kyle Snyder's crushing performance makes him our FloWrestler of the Week sponsored by Cliff Keen.

Snyder gets the fall in the finals.


Other FloWrestler of the Week Nominees:

Tamara Mensah, TMWC: Claimed the 69kg women's freestyle gold medal at the Yarygin Grand Prix.

Kyle Dake, TMWC: Recorded four straight technical falls, including a 10-0 tech over fellow American Alex Dieringer in the finals, to win the 74kg gold at the Paris International on Sunday.

David Taylor, Nittany Lion WC: Won the 86kg title in Paris with three straight technical falls and a regular decision over Richard Perry in the finals.

Nico Megaludis, Nittany Lion WC: With two shutouts and a close 3-2 win, he took home the 57kg Paris International title.

Jimmy Kennedy, NYAC: Didn't give up a single point en route to claiming the 65kg gold medal in Paris.

Chase Pami, Sunkist Kids:  Gave up one point, which came in the finals, as he won the title at 70kg in Paris.