The return to the mat of 2008 Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo and 2008 Olympian Steve Mocco has provided a big boost to the freestyle program.
2009 World bronze medalist Tervel Dlagnev has continued to improve and progress. He looks poised to make a run at a World medal this year, but is in a tough weight class in the U.S. at heavyweight.
2009 World silver medalist Jake Herbert also has looked strong this year and is ready to make a run at his second medal.
Mocco, Dlagnev and Herbert are among the top wrestlers expected to compete at the U.S. Open in Cleveland.
Olympian and World silver medalist Mike Zadick also is expected to be back.
NCAA champion Jordan Burroughs of Nebraska is ready to make a splash in freestyle this season as well.
The U.S. is looking to crown its first World champion in freestyle since Bill Zadick won Worlds in 2006. This is a big year with the World Championships serving as a qualifier for the 2012 Olympics Games.
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