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USA Wrestling 2021 Tokyo Olympic Trials: Photos from Day One in Fort Worth, Texas

Joseph Cress
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Bo Nickal, left, wrestles Zahid Valencia at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bo Nickal, left, wrestles Zahid Valencia at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Action from all four mats are shown on the screen during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Action from all four mats are shown on the screen during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr high-fives Brent Metcalf, right, while walking out before his challenge tournament semifinal match at 74 kg with Nate Carr, left, during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr high-fives Brent Metcalf, right, while walking out before his challenge tournament semifinal match at 74 kg with Nate Carr, left, during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Jason Nolf, right, wrestles David Carr at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jason Nolf, right, wrestles David Carr at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Jason Nolf, right, reacts after beating David Carr at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jason Nolf, right, reacts after beating David Carr at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr signs autographs for fans after wrestling at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr signs autographs for fans after wrestling at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Bo Nickal, top, wrestles Zahid Valencia at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bo Nickal, top, wrestles Zahid Valencia at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Fans react during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Fans react during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Bo Nickal, left, reacts after beating Zahid Valencia at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bo Nickal, left, reacts after beating Zahid Valencia at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Zahid Valencia signs autographs for fans after his match at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Zahid Valencia signs autographs for fans after his match at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Jordan Oliver, left, wrestles Yianni Diakomihalis at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jordan Oliver, left, wrestles Yianni Diakomihalis at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Jordan Oliver, top, wrestles Yianni Diakomihalis at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jordan Oliver, top, wrestles Yianni Diakomihalis at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Jordan Oliver celebrates after his match at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jordan Oliver celebrates after his match at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Jordan Oliver, left, embraces Yianni Diakomihalis after their match at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jordan Oliver, left, embraces Yianni Diakomihalis after their match at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Joe Colon at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Joe Colon at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman, right, runs off the mat after defeating Joe Colon at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman, right, runs off the mat after defeating Joe Colon at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman signs autographs for fans after his match at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman signs autographs for fans after his match at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Luke Eustice, left, and Josh Schamberger pose for a photo before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Luke Eustice, left, and Josh Schamberger pose for a photo before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Forrest Molinari walks out to the mat before her match at 68 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Forrest Molinari walks out to the mat before her match at 68 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Forrest Molinari, left, stares down Alara Boyd before their match at 68 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Forrest Molinari, left, stares down Alara Boyd before their match at 68 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Alara Boyd, right, wrestles Forrest Molinari at 68 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Alara Boyd, right, wrestles Forrest Molinari at 68 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Gable Steveson, left, wrestles Daniel Kerkvliet at 125 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Gable Steveson, left, wrestles Daniel Kerkvliet at 125 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Gable Steveson, right, wrestles Daniel Kerkvliet at 125 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Gable Steveson, right, wrestles Daniel Kerkvliet at 125 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Benjamin Peak, right, wrestles Raymond Bunker at 67 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Benjamin Peak, right, wrestles Raymond Bunker at 67 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Zahid Valencia, right, wrestles Bo Nickal at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Zahid Valencia, right, wrestles Bo Nickal at 86 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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A referee returns a challenge brick to a coach during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
A referee returns a challenge brick to a coach during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Maya Nelson waves to fans after wrestling at 62 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Maya Nelson waves to fans after wrestling at 62 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Maya Nelson signs an autograph after wrestling at 62 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Maya Nelson signs an autograph after wrestling at 62 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Zain Retherford, right, wrestles Joseph McKenna at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Zain Retherford, right, wrestles Joseph McKenna at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Joseph McKenna walks off the mat after his match at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Joseph McKenna walks off the mat after his match at 65 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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A medical trainer controls the bleeding forehead of Jason Nolf as he signs autographs for fans after his match at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
A medical trainer controls the bleeding forehead of Jason Nolf as he signs autographs for fans after his match at 74 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Alan Vera, left, wrestles John Stefanowicz at 87 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Alan Vera, left, wrestles John Stefanowicz at 87 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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John Stefanowicz, left, celebrates after defeating Alan Vera at 87 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
John Stefanowicz, left, celebrates after defeating Alan Vera at 87 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Alli Ragan runs to the locker room after losing by fall in the championship tournament finals at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Alli Ragan runs to the locker room after losing by fall in the championship tournament finals at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Jenna Burkert reacts after scoring a fall  in the championship tournament finals at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Jenna Burkert reacts after scoring a fall in the championship tournament finals at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr warms up before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr warms up before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Nate Carr, left, talks with his son David Carr as he warms up before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Nate Carr, left, talks with his son David Carr as he warms up before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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A worker cleans the mat during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
A worker cleans the mat during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Colored lights circle around the arena before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Colored lights circle around the arena before the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman, right, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman, right, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr, right, wrestles Logan Massa at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr, right, wrestles Logan Massa at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Forrest Molinari, top, wrestles during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Forrest Molinari, top, wrestles during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman runs off the mat after his victory at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman runs off the mat after his victory at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Lauren Louive, right, wrestles Shauna Kemp at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lauren Louive, right, wrestles Shauna Kemp at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Daton Fix, right, wrestles Vitali Arujau at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Daton Fix, right, wrestles Vitali Arujau at 57 kg during the second session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Fans give Frank Molinaro a standing ovation during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Fans give Frank Molinaro a standing ovation during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Frank Molinaro unlaces his shoes, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Frank Molinaro unlaces his shoes, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Frank Molinaro waves to the crowd after leaving his shoes on the mat, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Frank Molinaro waves to the crowd after leaving his shoes on the mat, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Fans give Frank Molinaro a standing ovation during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Fans give Frank Molinaro a standing ovation during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Frank Molinaro waves to the crowd after leaving his shoes on the mat, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Frank Molinaro waves to the crowd after leaving his shoes on the mat, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Frank Molinaro reacts while leaving his shoes at the center of the mat, signaling his retirement, during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Molinaro was defeated 10-0 by Yianni Diakomihalis while wrestling in the 65 kg quarterfinal.
Frank Molinaro reacts while leaving his shoes at the center of the mat, signaling his retirement, during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas. Molinaro was defeated 10-0 by Yianni Diakomihalis while wrestling in the 65 kg quarterfinal.
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Frank Molinaro reacts after leaving his shoes on the mat, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Frank Molinaro reacts after leaving his shoes on the mat, signaling his retirement, after a loss at 65 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Michael Macchiaviello, right, wrestles AJ Ferrari at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Michael Macchiaviello, right, wrestles AJ Ferrari at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Xavier Johnson reacts after scoring a tech fall at 67 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Xavier Johnson reacts after scoring a tech fall at 67 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Pat Downey, left, wrestles Bo Nickal at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Pat Downey, left, wrestles Bo Nickal at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Bo Nickal, left, wrestles Pat Downey at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Bo Nickal, left, wrestles Pat Downey at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Seth Gross, right, reacts after losing to Joe Colon at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Seth Gross, right, reacts after losing to Joe Colon at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr poses for a photo with some young fans after his match at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr poses for a photo with some young fans after his match at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Felicity Taylor smacks her face before wrestling at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Felicity Taylor smacks her face before wrestling at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Felicity Taylor gets ready before a match at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Felicity Taylor gets ready before a match at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Areana Villaescusa, left, wrestles Felicity Taylor at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Areana Villaescusa, left, wrestles Felicity Taylor at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Evan Wick, right, reacts after scoring a decision over Thomas Gantt at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Evan Wick, right, reacts after scoring a decision over Thomas Gantt at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Evan Wick signs autographs for some young fans during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Evan Wick signs autographs for some young fans during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr gets ready before a match at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr gets ready before a match at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr, left, wrestles Logan Massa at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr, left, wrestles Logan Massa at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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David Carr, left, wrestles Logan Massa at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
David Carr, left, wrestles Logan Massa at 74 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Zahid Valencia, top, wrestles Aaron Brooks at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Zahid Valencia, top, wrestles Aaron Brooks at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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RaVaughn Perkins wears a shirt reading, "Take down racism" while walking out to the mat before his match at 77 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
RaVaughn Perkins wears a shirt reading, "Take down racism" while walking out to the mat before his match at 77 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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AJ Ferrari gets ready before his match at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
AJ Ferrari gets ready before his match at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Michael Macchiaviello, left, shakes hands with AJ Ferrari before their match at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Michael Macchiaviello, left, shakes hands with AJ Ferrari before their match at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Michael Macchiaviello, left, shakes hands with AJ Ferrari after their match at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Michael Macchiaviello, left, shakes hands with AJ Ferrari after their match at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Kyven Gadson, left, wrestles Ty Walz at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kyven Gadson, left, wrestles Ty Walz at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Ty Walz, left, wrestles Kyven Gadson at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ty Walz, left, wrestles Kyven Gadson at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Ty Walz, left, wrestles Kyven Gadson at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Ty Walz, left, wrestles Kyven Gadson at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Kyven Gadson, right, wrestles Ty Walz at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Kyven Gadson, right, wrestles Ty Walz at 97 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman, left, wrestles Zane Richards at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Joe Colon, left, wrestles Seth Gross at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Joe Colon, left, wrestles Seth Gross at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Felicity Taylor, left, wrestles Melanie Mendoza at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Felicity Taylor, left, wrestles Melanie Mendoza at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Joe Colon walks out to the mat before his match at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Joe Colon walks out to the mat before his match at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Joe Colon, right, wrestles Seth Gross at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Joe Colon, right, wrestles Seth Gross at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Joe Colon, left, wrestles Seth Gross at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Joe Colon, left, wrestles Seth Gross at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Thomas Gilman wrestles at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Thomas Gilman wrestles at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Felicity Taylor, left, wrestles Melanie Mendoza at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Felicity Taylor, left, wrestles Melanie Mendoza at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Lauren Louive, right, wrestles Shauna Kemp at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lauren Louive, right, wrestles Shauna Kemp at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sam Brooks walks onto to the mat at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sam Brooks walks onto to the mat at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sam Brooks, left, wrestles Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sam Brooks, left, wrestles Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sam Brooks, left, reacts after losing to Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sam Brooks, left, reacts after losing to Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Lauren Louive, right, wrestles Shauna Kemp at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lauren Louive, right, wrestles Shauna Kemp at 57 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sam Brooks walks out to the mat with Hawkeye Wrestling Club coach Dan Dennis, left, and advisor Tom Brands, right, during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sam Brooks walks out to the mat with Hawkeye Wrestling Club coach Dan Dennis, left, and advisor Tom Brands, right, during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sam Brooks, right, wrestles Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sam Brooks, right, wrestles Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sam Brooks, left, wrestles Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sam Brooks, left, wrestles Brett Pfarr at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Sam Brooks wrestles at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Sam Brooks wrestles at 86 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Felicity Taylor runs off the mat after her victory at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Felicity Taylor runs off the mat after her victory at 53 kg during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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A worker cleans mats during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
A worker cleans mats during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Lights shine on the flags of the United States and the Texas state flag as the national anthem is played during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Lights shine on the flags of the United States and the Texas state flag as the national anthem is played during the first session of the USA Wrestling Olympic Team Trials, Friday, April 2, 2021, at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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A Texas state flag waves in the wind, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
A Texas state flag waves in the wind, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
Promotional materials for the USA Wrestling Olympic Trials are seen on entrances at Dickies Arena, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Flags of Texas and the United States fly, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, outside Dickies Arena with the skyline of downtown Fort Worth, Texas in the background.
Flags of Texas and the United States fly, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, outside Dickies Arena with the skyline of downtown Fort Worth, Texas in the background.
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The sun shines through an American flag as it waves in the wind, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
The sun shines through an American flag as it waves in the wind, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Flags of the United States and Texas fly, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, outside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
Flags of the United States and Texas fly, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, outside Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Flags of Texas and the United States fly, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, outside Dickies Arena with the skyline of downtown Fort Worth, Texas in the background.
Flags of Texas and the United States fly, Wednesday, March 31, 2021, outside Dickies Arena with the skyline of downtown Fort Worth, Texas in the background.
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