Keddy, Morningstar Qualify for 2012 Olympic Team Trials

Nov. 14, 2011

IOWA CITY, Iowa — Former University of Iowa wrestlers Ryan Morningstar and Phil Keddy have qualified to compete at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Wrestling at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, April 21-22. Both athletes earned their Olympic Trials position based upon their finishes at the New York Athletic Club International in New York City last weekend. Morningstar placed fourth at 74 kg/163 lb, while Keddy won the 84 kg/ 185 lb division.

Former Hawkeyes Brent Metcalf (66 kg/145.5 lb), Steve Mocco (120 kg/264.5 lb) and Mike Zadick (60 kg/132 lb), and Hawkeye Wrestling Club member Lloyd Rogers (74 kg/163 lb) had previously qualified for the Olympic Trials event.

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