Zain Retherford after winning the men’s freestyle 65 kg Olympic playoff match at the 2024 World Olympic Games Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey

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Retherford makes most of second chance, earns trip to 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France

May 12, 2024, 5:58 PM (ET)

by Richard Immel, USA Wrestling

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Retherford makes most of second chance, earns trip to 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France

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