Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics

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Wrestling at the 2008 Summer Olympics will take place in Beijing, China. It will be split into two disciplines, Freestyle and Greco-Roman which are further divided into different weight categories. Men will compete in both disciplines whereas women will only take part in the freestyle events with 14 gold medals being awarded. This is the second Olympics that women's wrestling as an event.

[edit] Freestyle weight classes

  • 48-54 kg
  • 54-58 kg
  • 58-63 kg
  • 63-69 kg
  • 69-76 kg
  • 76-85 kg
  • 85-97 kg
  • 97-130 kg

[edit] Greco-Roman weight classes

  • 48-54 kg
  • 54-58 kg
  • 58-63 kg
  • 63-69 kg
  • 69-76 kg
  • 76-85 kg
  • 85-97 kg
  • 97-130 kg

[edit] References

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