Attao brings home silver in men’s freestyle at Petko Sirakov–Ivan Iliev International
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by Savannah Asmann, USA Wrestling
SOFIA, Bulgaria – Aden Attao won silver in men’s freestyle, ending his weekend with two medals at the Petko Sirakov–Ivan Iliev International in Sofia, Bulgaria.
In a two-man bracket at 125 kg, Attao faced Georgi Ivanov of Bulgaria, a five-time age-group World Team member, in the gold medal match. Ivanov won the final match 10-0, securing gold. The match resulted in Attao's second silver medal of the weekend, following his silver in Greco-Roman at 130 kg.
He adds to his growing international resume with two silver medals. Attao is a member of the Senior National Team member in Greco-Roman, after placing third in the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials.
Results of the Petko Sirakov–Ivan Iliev International.
PETKO SIRAKOV – IVAN ILIEV INTERNATIONAL
At Sofia, Bulgaria, Feb. 14-16
U.S. Greco-Roman results
130 kg – Aden Attao, Boise, Idaho (Beaver Dam RTC), silver medalist
LOSS Georgi Ivanov (Bulgaria), 10-0
Full men’s freestyle results
97 kg
Gold – Arash Yoshida (Japan)
Silver – Nikola Petrov (Bulgaria)
Bronze – Valentin Borisov (Bulgaria)
130 kg
Gold – Georgi Ivanov (Bulgaria)
Silver – Aden Attao (United States)
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