Read More Here: "BEIJING, CHINA - Daniel Cormier (Stillwater, Okla./Gator WC), who competes at 96 kg/211.5 lbs., has been voted by his teammates as the captain of the 2008 U.S. Olympic freestyle wrestling team.
Cormier is competing in his second Olympic Games, after placing fourth at the 2004 Olympics in Athens, Greece. He is the only member of the freestyle team who has previously competed in an Olympic Games.
'Any time you are chosen by your teammates, who are your peers, it is a big honor,' said Cormier. 'I consider this an honor and a privilege to be the captain of an Olympic team. It means so much to me. I respect what they think. It will stay with me for the rest of my life. This is so special.'
Cormier has represented the United States at 96 kg at every World Championships and Olympic Games since 2003. Last year, Cormier won his first World-level medal when he captured a bronze medal at the 2007 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The honor bestowed upon Cormier by his peers has helped give him an extra edge in his training, according to his coaches."
Sunday, 10 August 2008
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