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Uploaded by Mark Bader | August 19, 2008

Mike Zadick talks about making it into the 2008 Olympics on a wildcard and about his experience so far.

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12 comments

USA 2 years ago

I believe that the problem with USA wrestling, and Mike Za is a perfect example of this, is that we wrestle way too aggressively for the international style. If you watch the Russians they are so methodical and almost gentle with their wrestling style. They do not bang on each others heads, and they are not always pushing forward into their opponent. The folkstyle attitude that most Americans have towards wrestling cannot be carried on into freestyle. If you see how other countries train and how they wrestle their matches, you would realize that freestyle is almost a completely different sport. The Russians approach it as more of a chess match than a cage fight. I think that to turn around America's awful showings at international events, we need to change the folkstyle attitude to one more centered on technical wrestling.

dckundr 4 years ago

is it me or does he look like the Christopher from the sopranos?

IOWA WRESTLING FAN 5 years ago

Mike Za you are still the man in my book!! It takes guts to Do what you have done past & present. This Wont be the last stop for you! Keep grinding bro!!!

wrestler 5 years ago

no heart!!!!!!!!!

iowastyle 5 years ago

Iowa, Montana and the United States wrestling family are proud of you Mike. Your wrestling skills and training are matched only by your character.

SSparks 5 years ago

Keep your head up. You made the best of a tough situation and should feel very proud of the way you represented our country. Thanks for giving it all you had.

Israel Martinez 5 years ago

I am still a fan of Mike Za

Sierra149lbs 5 years ago

Mike Za is a BEAST I am very proud of him!!!!!!!

iowa fan (who isn't) 5 years ago

Tough break Mike, that match is over, your attitude is for a lifetime!!!

tom sc 5 years ago

I dont like the fact in free style both guys did not get a chance to get the leg.
To me mike the other guy got lucky in the match I saw. You wold have kill him in foldstyle.

Rick Addante 5 years ago

You still did a hell of a job. America is proud. Not many people can deal with all that adversity so well, and still hold your held up high to stay focused and discuss it positively.

TJ X 5 years ago

Win or lose, Mike Za is and always will be a CHAMPION for the United States of America! GREAT JOB MIKE, THE ENTIRE NATION IS PROUD OF YOUR EFFORTS!

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