Cristelle Rodriguez celebrates winning a gold medal at the 2024 U20 World Championships in Pontevedra, Spain.

U20 World champion Cristelle Rodriguez overcame pressure, doubt to reignite wrestling career

Sep. 17, 2024, 6:54 PM (ET)

by Richard Immel, USA Wrestling

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