Mr. PeanutButter Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 First off, I couldn't find any online sources to confirm this so take this with a grain of salt but apparently Mr. Pyles heard Rei say he would wait and see what UWW was going to do with the weights before deciding what his future holds. This got me thinking, what weight changes would you like to see? 59 63 66 71 75 80 87 93 100 130 is what I'd like to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheerstress Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I'd like the 10 classes from 1969 to 1996. 48kg/105.5 lb. 52kg/114.5 lb. 57 kb/125.5 lb. 62kg/136.5 lb. 68 kg/149.9 lb. 74kg/163 lb. 82kg/180.5 lb. 90kg/198 lb. 100kg/220 lb. HWT/Unlimited Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrestleknownothing Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 25 minutes ago, Sheerstress said: I'd like the 10 classes from 1969 to 1996. 48kg/105.5 lb. 52kg/114.5 lb. 57 kb/125.5 lb. 62kg/136.5 lb. 68 kg/149.9 lb. 74kg/163 lb. 82kg/180.5 lb. 90kg/198 lb. 100kg/220 lb. HWT/Unlimited 48 and 52 are madness 3 1 1 Drowning in data, but thirsting for knowledge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveira Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 Tim vanni special 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 54 minutes ago, Sheerstress said: I'd like the 10 classes from 1969 to 1996. 48kg/105.5 lb. 52kg/114.5 lb. 57 kb/125.5 lb. 62kg/136.5 lb. 68 kg/149.9 lb. 74kg/163 lb. 82kg/180.5 lb. 90kg/198 lb. 100kg/220 lb. HWT/Unlimited When was the last time anyone on these here boards made 48 or 52kg? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveira Posted August 17 Share Posted August 17 I was 103 freshmen year and 112 sophomore year does that count? Had a very hard time keeping 126 fr/so year of college….. 134 wasn’t much easier junior year lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
152lbs Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 119 should be the lowest weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs67 Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 Ten weights for both styles: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 130 Our NCAA weight classes then need to be adjust to follow suit. 2 1 "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuckyBadger Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 If they took away double bronze that’s 6 medals = 2 more weights. I wonder if this has been discussed or if the IOC would just shoot it down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
152lbs Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 The IOC is never going to add more weights back. It isn't about medal count, it is about number of participants. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scribers Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 1 hour ago, ionel said: When was the last time anyone on these here boards made 48 or 52kg? In terms of consumed cheese annually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 19 hours ago, Caveira said: I was 103 freshmen year and 112 sophomore year does that count? Had a very hard time keeping 126 fr/so year of college….. 134 wasn’t much easier junior year lol. Got you beat 105 Jr and 112 Sr years. Growth spurt in college 134 - 142. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. PeanutButter Posted August 18 Author Share Posted August 18 18 hours ago, nhs67 said: Ten weights for both styles: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85, 90, 100, 130 Our NCAA weight classes then need to be adjust to follow suit. I like the distribution but, man, how many people are going to make 55? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHROMEBIRD Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 20 hours ago, Wrestleknownothing said: 48 and 52 are madness I agree it sounds crazy by Western standards, but maybe it would help the sport's global reach? I am under the impression that boxing goes all the way down to 105lbs (47.6kg) and has six weight classes up to featherweight (~57kg) because it allows guys from Latin America, Asia, and countries with generally smaller-sized athletes to compete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheerstress Posted August 18 Share Posted August 18 31 minutes ago, CHROMEBIRD said: I agree it sounds crazy by Western standards, but maybe it would help the sport's global reach? I am under the impression that boxing goes all the way down to 105lbs (47.6kg) and has six weight classes up to featherweight (~57kg) because it allows guys from Latin America, Asia, and countries with generally smaller-sized athletes to compete. https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-weight-categories-olympic-boxing-qualifiers The pool of athletes at these lowest weight classes in definitely smaller, but they are there. And 57 kg is simply way too high for too many great competitors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs67 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 15 hours ago, Mr. PeanutButter said: I like the distribution but, man, how many people are going to make 55? I would be okay with 95 instead of 55. On Olympic years we get rid of the weights ending in '5' for our six weights. 1 "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1032004 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 19 hours ago, Sheerstress said: https://olympics.com/en/news/paris-2024-weight-categories-olympic-boxing-qualifiers The pool of athletes at these lowest weight classes in definitely smaller, but they are there. And 57 kg is simply way too high for too many great competitors. What “many” great competitors is 57kg too high for? Kurt McHenry? He’s the only one I can think of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim L Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 19 minutes ago, 1032004 said: What “many” great competitors is 57kg too high for? Kurt McHenry? He’s the only one I can think of. Other countries were usually much better at the lower weights than the US. i have a to think those countries still have undersized wrestlers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meZYNbrink Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 8/17/2024 at 4:23 PM, Sheerstress said: I'd like the 10 classes from 1969 to 1996. 48kg/105.5 lb. 52kg/114.5 lb. 57 kb/125.5 lb. 62kg/136.5 lb. 68 kg/149.9 lb. 74kg/163 lb. 82kg/180.5 lb. 90kg/198 lb. 100kg/220 lb. HWT/Unlimited This one is kind of crazy. Two weights that basically 0.01% of the world population can make? I feel that we'd be better off starting at 60kg. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former158 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 Given Dake's comments after the Olympics, would he give it another 4 years if he could wrestle 79kgs instead? Wonder who else would go another cycle with a 3-5kg allowance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhs67 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 11 minutes ago, Former158 said: Given Dake's comments after the Olympics, would he give it another 4 years if he could wrestle 79kgs instead? Wonder who else would go another cycle with a 3-5kg allowance? Honestly, how badass would it be to see him go 79 KG then give 86 KG a go on his last go? 1 "I know actually nothing. It isn't even conjecture at this point." - me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
de4856 Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 I don’t think going below 57 kg., is a good idea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom formerly Tofurky Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 8/17/2024 at 7:19 PM, ionel said: When was the last time anyone on these here boards made 48 or 52kg? 1991 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ionel Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 1 minute ago, Tom formerly Tofurky said: 1991 Was it fun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyEBHS Posted August 19 Share Posted August 19 On 8/18/2024 at 1:20 PM, Mr. PeanutButter said: I like the distribution but, man, how many people are going to make 55? The distribution for the NCAA weights makes sense: 125 - 133 (8 pounds), 133 - 141 (8 pounds), 141 - 149 (8 pounds), 149 - 157 (8 pounds), 157 - 165 (8 pounds), 165 - 174 (9 pounds), 174 - 184 (10 pounds), 184 - 197 (13 pounds). The heavier weights have greater weight spans. For free, I would suggest: 60, 63, 68, 75, 84, 94, 104, 130 based on larger spans at higher weights. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Kucharczk Lake Highland Prep, Virginia Class of 2025 Committed to Harvard Projected Weight: 197
Mackenzie Gilbert Modesto, California Class of 2025 Committed to Waldorf (Women) Projected Weight: 103
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