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  Congratulations on winning the U23 59-kilo weight class outscoring your three opponents  31-0!  This win secured you a bid to the 2021 Senior World Team Trials, how does that make you feel?  I’m super excited to be able to compete at WTT again, so it’s awesome! I’m just happy for an opportunity to compete again, and can’t wait!  Most elite athletes are very critical of their performances & always looking to improve. What do  feel you need to work on to become better? I have a long list of little thinks that I know I need to work on and...

  Q. How did you begin your wrestling journey, how old were you when you started?a. I began my wrestling journey when I was six years old, my father started me early, being a wrestler himself and placing second at the olympic trials. I started practicing at age six then competed in my first tournament a few days after my seventh birthday.Q. What makes you passionate about wrestling?a. I love the grind. Nothing compares to the sport of wrestling when it comes to mental and physical toughness, you have to be a little crazy to pursue this sport and that’s...

After wrestling for eight years where do you see yourself in the upcoming years? Will wrestling still be part of your life?   I plan to continue wrestling through college until I graduate. And take opportunities as they come such as world team, Olympic trials, or even coaching opportunities.   What has wrestling helped you discover about yourself?                                        Wrestling has helped me discover I REALLY hate losing. I’ve always hated losing, but when you have nobody else to blame but yourself you realize how much you truly hate the feeling. It has also helped me realize I’m a go getter, I...

Q. How did you begin your wrestling career, how old were you when you started?a. I started wrestling in eighth grade. I had just quit the swim team and my parents wanted me to be involved in a sport so I started wrestling with my brother at the club that is now rise. My brother Nate inspired me to wrestle because he made it look so fun I loved how competitive and challenging it was. Q. What makes you passionate about wrestling?a. He challenge is what makes me so passionate. There is an obvious physical challenge in wrestling that is...

Today we are happy to have Robert Hernandez shine some light onto out "Athlete Spotlight" blog section. Robert is currently attending Schreiner University where he is studying Exercise science Fitness and Wellness while wrestling. Robert is an outstanding student and athlete full of determination, hunger for success, and love for his peers and family. American Wrestler is excited to see what the future holds for Robert! Q. As someone who played football before wrestling, how do the sports differ and how do they complement each other? a. Football and wrestling are two very tough sports, Wrestling involves way more technicality...