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Kennedy Blades is a Wyoming Seminary wrestler from Chicago, Illinois who shocked the wrestling world by making the finals of the 68-kg Olympic Trials at the age of 17. She defeated two-time Senior-level World team member Forrest Molinari in dominant fashion before losing in the finals to 2019 World Champion and eventual 2020 Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock.

  1. Team USA's Results At The 2023 Ibrahim Moustafa Ranking Series Event

    Team USA's Results At The 2023 Ibrahim Moustafa Ranking Series Event

    Feb 26, 2023

    The second Ranking Series event of the year, the 2023 Ibrahim Moustafa, is underway in Alexandria Egypt. Some of Team USA’s best from the men’s and women’s freestyle squads are competing against the best in the world, on February 24-February 26. Wrestling starts at 3:30 am (ET) every morning with medal matches beginning at 11:00 am (ET). Check out the below article for real-time results with links to every match video.
  2. 76 kg Gold - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Juan Wang, CHN
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    76 kg Gold - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Juan Wang, CHN

    Feb 24, 2023

    76 kg Gold - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Juan Wang, CHN

  3. 76 kg Semifinal - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Aiperi Medet Kyzy, KGZ
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    76 kg Semifinal - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Aiperi Medet Kyzy, KGZ

    Feb 24, 2023

    76 kg Semifinal - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Aiperi Medet Kyzy, KGZ

  4. 76 kg Quarterfinal - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Genesis Reasco Valdez, ECU
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    76 kg Quarterfinal - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Genesis Reasco Valdez, ECU

    Feb 24, 2023

    76 kg Quarterfinal - Kennedy Blades, USA vs Genesis Reasco Valdez, ECU

  5. 76 kg prelims - Qian Zhou (CHN) vs Kennedy Blades (USA)
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    76 kg prelims - Qian Zhou (CHN) vs Kennedy Blades (USA)

    Feb 24, 2023

    76 kg prelims - Qian Zhou (CHN) vs Kennedy Blades (USA)

  6. Women's Weekly: Yelena Makoyed Is For Real

    Women's Weekly: Yelena Makoyed Is For Real

    Feb 6, 2023

    This is starting to get good.
  7. Women's Weekly: Can McKendree Compete With Iowa?

    Women's Weekly: Can McKendree Compete With Iowa?

    Jan 24, 2023

    Don’t count out the reigning three-time national collegiate champions just yet.
  8. Women's Weekly: King Holds Court

    Women's Weekly: King Holds Court

    Jan 16, 2023

    There was no post-National Duals hangover for King University. The Tornado wreaked havoc on the competition at home following a memorable weekend in Louisville, highlighted by a thrilling 23-21 win over North Central in the finals.
  9. Women's Weekly: Final High School Rankings

    Women's Weekly: Final High School Rankings

    Jul 1, 2022

    Last week, it was the first set of national team high school rankings. This week, it’s the final individual rankings of the 2021-22 season. Amit Elor leads the way in the pound-for-pound rankings after making the U20, U23, and senior World teams this year.
  10. 5 Women's Storylines To Follow At US Open

    5 Women's Storylines To Follow At US Open

    Apr 25, 2022

    There are plenty of high-level athletes competing at the 2022 US Open in Las Vegas this weekend. Here are five women’s storylines to follow.
  11. Women's Weekly: Campbellsville Does It Again

    Women's Weekly: Campbellsville Does It Again

    Mar 23, 2022

    Campbellville University took the NAIA Women’s Championship for the second year in a row thanks to a balanced effort led by 155-pound champion Kenya Sloan. The Tigers had eight place winners and scored 189 points.
  12. Helen Maroulis Helped Kennedy Blades Overcome Injuries
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    Helen Maroulis Helped Kennedy Blades Overcome Injuries

    Mar 17, 2022

    Kennedy Blades gives an update on her health, upcoming competition plans, and insight on her college decision.

  13. Women's Weekly: Post-Season Fever

    Women's Weekly: Post-Season Fever

    Feb 14, 2022

    College regionals and conference meets will take place this weekend and the following weekend at locations throughout the country. Although this is an important step for winning a national collegiate title, NAIA and NCAA schools have different procedures. Here is a breakdown.
  14. Kennedy & Korina Blades Have Made Their College Decision

    Kennedy & Korina Blades Have Made Their College Decision

    Feb 12, 2022

    The Blades sisters have been household names for years, and their eventual college home has been the source of much conversation. On Thursday, they announced that their top three programs were Iowa, Arizona State, and North Central College. Now, they've made their decision public.
  15. Kennedy & Korina Blades Announce Their College Decision
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    Kennedy & Korina Blades Announce Their College Decision

    Feb 12, 2022

    On the night of Bout at the Ballpark, Kennedy and Korina Blades announced their historic college decision.