Your data is stark and sad. I do not understand the reasoning for the free covid year. Not impacting eligibility.
What was the logic? Can someone remind me?
Seems poorly thought through.
You missed THE most important part about the three styles. Your ability to cut weight really really hard right before a ‘fight’ and then rehydrate and bounce back a few hours before the fight. Just ask Yianni D and his Olympic Trials experience. He couldn’t do this part well and it is a really really big deal.
Very practical in real life fights too. A key aspect of martial art skills.
I think Dake is amazing. That said, I don’t think he’ll be our 86kg rep in 2028. Father Time is undefeated. I think he is on his down slope athleticism wise. My 2 cents.
Guy deserves a LONG standing ovation and a big congrats and thank you when he retires. See the thousands that really have appreciated him.
Wonder if there will be that opportunity.
Vito had a post saying both retired same day (yesterday?) and expressed gratitude to both.
I loved watching both wrestle. College into seniors. Both phenomenal.
https://www.wsj.com/health/wellness/ozempic-amateur-athletes-3fc9e0bf?st=MDcCJp&reflink=article_copyURL_share
WSJ article saying in small doses it is helping weight sensitive athletes. Example of being able to gain muscle mass. Also has examples of caution. Not working well. Seems mixed in end.