Ben Askren

US Olympic Trials 2008

Thomas and Mack Center  ⋅  Las Vegas, NV, US  ⋅  Jun 13 2008 - Jun 15 2008  |   Coverage created by Joe Williamson


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About Ben Askren 

Organization:Missouri
Current School:University Of Missouri-columbia
College:University Of Missouri-columbia
High School:Arrowhead High
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Bio:There is no "type" of wrestler that Ben can be catagorized as. He has created a whole new genre that is unique with his rolling and pinning style. Ben over… ...More about Ben


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T Goat July 1 at 10:39pm.
Mac, you are 100% correct. His confidence is amazing. Rare athlete that has that type of self-control. Plus, he beat some pretty good wrestlers.
 
Mike Glaberman June 29 at 9:33pm.
ali is one of his influential heroes
 
Anonymous Coward June 23 at 12:09pm.
Muhammad Ali once said i'm the double greatest. Askren is just doing the same thing.
 
Mac June 22 at 7:09pm.
askren has complete mind control I have never seen anybody like him there isn't a nervous bone in his body.I don't think he has reached his potential yet.Watch out he is only 23 Missouri University is proud of him.
 
Sierra149lbs June 20 at 9:57pm.
Ben Askren is a BEAST!!!!!!
 
Funkdizzle June 20 at 12:57am.
askren is the man... his confidence coincides greatly with his amazing abilities on the mat...
 
GO FOR GOLD June 19 at 7:22pm.
BLEW THEM A KISS LOL
 
Ben June 18 at 4:09am.
To y.
 
Northviewpride June 17 at 3:32pm.
askren i a y piece of crap, i will never buy his shoe even if he wins olympics...
 
Anonymous Wrestler Fan June 17 at 10:01am.
ok, every "iness" in that last paragraph i wrote was supposed to be c o c k-iness but i guess we arent allowed to say that?
 
Anonymous Wrestler Fan June 17 at 9:59am.
i hate how the media and critics keeping responding and criticizing his "iness". in my opinion, (and for the record, i am no wrestling expert, 4 yr varsity high school wrestler, thats it) his iness isn't a reflection of his character and personality. it is a reflection of his confidence. the way i see it, you could either walk on a wrestling mat thinking "well, i hope i do ok" or you can be like askren and be thinking "there is not a chance this guy can beat me". its all about mental toughness, something he knows more about then probably anyone anywhere. i've never met him personally, although i lived in wisconsin so i saw him wrestle in high school, so i can't say what his personality really is or what kind of person he really is. but as far as his reported arrogance and y attitude, its not iness, its confidence and his determination to win. and besides, he has backed up practically everything he has said.
 
Anonymous Coward June 16 at 7:46pm.
Buster's dis him cause their gals cast resist him
He's the bro with the fro who knows how to throw.
His name is askren. He gives an kickin'
 
No A S S June 16 at 2:05pm.
hahaha kiss my a s s
 
Twilly June 16 at 1:22pm.
Askren, would do more for USA wrestling than any other person right now if he wins a gold, because he is so entertaining in interviews...the m market would see him and see how fun and great wrestling is.
 
Toolie June 16 at 6:04am.
Fear the Fro' . You da man big ben! He is confident with his abilities and trakes crap off no one.
 
Reid Worley June 15 at 11:27pm.
The perfect Cael is done, 1 and out. Askren is just getting rapmed up. He improves more and more every day, faster than anyone I've ever seen. If he sticks with wrestling, he will be the best this country has ever had. Nobody in America can touch him, and at 23, he's ready for the world. Keep hatin' Hater. Your jealousy makes me chuckle. I feel for the rest of you. Watching Askren destroy all your beloved wrestlers with the greatest of ease must be hard to watch. I can't wait to hear what mindless babble you come up with next.
 
Askren Sucks June 15 at 10:59pm.
screw askren
 
...The Say Hey Kid June 15 at 10:56pm.
I like him and you have to be y/confident to win but man a sign of humility would go along way
 
Andy June 15 at 10:36pm.
Never thought hed make it this far...Ben I will not doubt you and good luck...Evan know your a y f#ck
 
WHAT#$#$# June 15 at 10:31pm.
Best in History. GO back to history Reid W. You forget the perfect Cael, or Smith. Askren good, but not the best in history my friend.
 
Hairstylist? June 15 at 10:27pm.
Yes, if by fat sconnie you mean amazing than yes she is amazing. lol.
 
Reid Worley June 15 at 10:07pm.
Might just be the best wrestler in USA history soon.
 
Anonymous Coward June 15 at 8:52pm.
this guy is sucha tard
 
Rrockwell June 15 at 6:42pm.
Gotta love the guy.
 
Joe-freeman June 15 at 6:42pm.
gotta love this guy
 
Lex June 15 at 6:34pm.
The hair stylist is amazing
 
MU Fan June 15 at 6:26pm.
You're the man Ben
 
Matt June 15 at 6:08pm.
I am an OSU fan, but if ben askren wins i will be happy for him. He's a great wrestler and cracks me up.
 
TJ X June 15 at 6:07pm.
Nerves of steel!!!
 
Too Bad He's So Good June 15 at 5:49pm.
cause this guy is a duuuuuuuuuushbag.
 
Go Askren June 15 at 5:35pm.
Askren is cool. That guy is the funk master.
 
Who Is This June 15 at 5:14pm.
what is up with the hairdresser deal I am sorry but dont interview this sally anymore...box braids are lame

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