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Wrestling Fights for a Spot in 2020 Olympics

The US, Iran and Russia have major differences, but they agree on one thing. Wrestling — a sport that dates back to ancient Greek tournaments that started it all — should be restored to the Olympic Games. In February, the International Olympic Committee stunned traditionalists and dropped wrestling from the summer games of 2020.

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By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

The US, Iran and Russia have major differences, but they agree on one thing. Wrestling — a sport that dates back to ancient Greek tournaments that started it all — should be restored to the Olympic Games. In February, the International Olympic Committee stunned traditionalists and dropped wrestling from the summer games of 2020. Now it's one of eight sports vying for a single opening that still remains. Bryce Miller, sports columnist for the Des Moines Register, is creator of the series, "Wrestling's Olympic Fight."

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Evan George

    Director of Content, News

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    Anna Scott

    Former KCRW Housing and Homelessness Reporter

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    Kerry Cavanaugh

    editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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    Bryce Miller

    Des Moines Register

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