The 2024 Paris Olympics is in its final stretch with only men’s and women’s freestyle wrestling events remaining after the completion of the Greco-Roman tournaments. Three sets of medals will be awarded on Friday, August 9 in the men’s and women’s 57kg freestyle events and the men’s 86kg freestyle. Fans can watch the events live on Peacock, which will be streaming every moment of The Games.
Notable American athletes competing in the Olympics include Spencer Lee in the men’s 57kg event, Aaron Brooks in the men’s 86kg, and Helen Maroulis in the women’s 57kg, who is aiming for a bronze medal. Maroulis has a chance to solidify her legacy as one of the greatest U.S. women’s wrestlers in history by potentially winning her third Olympic medal.
Maroulis, a three-time world champion, is the first American woman to win gold in wrestling at the Olympics and could become the first to win gold twice. At 32, she may be competing in her final Olympics but continues to be a mentor for younger members of the U.S. wrestling team. With high expectations and a strong competitive drive, Maroulis is known for performing well in pressure-filled situations. Fans can catch her and other athletes’ competitions on Peacock.
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