Angel Escobedo
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Competitor for  United States
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.svg.png){kind=icon} | 2015 Toronto | 57 kg |
Angel Escobedo (born January 12, 1987) is an American wrestler who specializes in freestyle wrestling. Escobedo was an NCAA champion, 3-time Big Ten champion, and 4-time All-American in college. Escobedo represented the United States at the 2013 World Wrestling Championships.
Youth career
In high school, Escobedo was a four-time Indiana state champion. He was ranked as the top wrestler in the 135-pound weight class and compiled a 223-1 high school record. Beyond Indiana, Escobedo was the 2002 FILA Cadet Freestyle Champion. He also grew up in Griffith, Indiana.
College career
Escobedo wrestled in college for the Indiana Hoosiers.[1]
Escobedo achieved NCAA All-American honors four times:[2]
- 2010: 3rd Place
- 2009: 5th Place
- 2008: Champion
- 2007: 4th Place
In addition, his Big Ten honors include:[2][1]
- 2010: Champion
- 2009: Champion
- 2008: Champion
- 2007: 3rd Place
International career
At the 2013 World Team Trials Escobedo finished 2nd, but was promoted to compete in the World Championships when Obe Blanc failed a drug test.[3]
At the 2013 World Wrestling Championships Escobedo advanced to the bronze medal match in the 55 kg division.[4] Escobedo ultimately lost in the bronze medal match by one point to Sezar Akgül of Turkey.
References
- 1 2 http://www.iuhoosiers.com/sports/m-wrestl/mtt/angel_escobedo_209028.html
- 1 2 USA Wrestling. "USA Wrestling - Features, Events, Results | Team USA". Themat.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ↑ "The 2013 FILA World Championships of Wrestling: A Complete Guide, Part 2". Bloody Elbow. 2013-09-15. Retrieved 2015-12-03.
- ↑ USA Wrestling. "USA Wrestling - Features, Events, Results | Team USA". Themat.com. Retrieved 2015-12-03.