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Mexico Dominates Pan American Freestyle Wrestling, Secures Paris 2024 Spots

Mexican freestyle wrestlers Román Bravo and Austin Gómez brought the heat, securing Olympic spots for Paris 2024! After a clean sweep of rivals, Mexico also snagged top team honors in freestyle, proving their dominance on the mat.

Mexicanist

Mar 3, 2024 — 2 min read

Mexican wrestlers Román Bravo and Austin Gómez celebrate their hard-fought victories and qualification for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Credit: CONADE

Acapulco, you party animal, you! The Mexican freestyle wrestling crew just put on a clinic at the Pan American Qualifier, sending a message to Paris 2024: Mexico doesn't mess around.

Román Bravo and Austin Gómez were the heroes of the hour, snatching up those coveted Olympic spots like tequila shots on Cinco de Mayo. But first, a little context for the uninitiated:

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