University of Oklahoma Athletics

Past Sooner Claims World Title

Past Sooner Claims World Title

July 14, 2008 | Wrestling

By: Athletics Communications

July 14, 2008

THESSALONIKI, Greece – Former University of Oklahoma standout Sam Hazewinkel adds another title to his wrestling career after winning the gold medal at the University World Championships this past weekend in Greece.

The four-time Sooner All-American downed Kazakhstan's Yemar Ramazanov 1-2, 5-0, 5-0 in the 55 kg/121 pound finals.

“Sam continues to represent this university in a great way and we are very proud of his recent accomplishments,” head coach Jack Spates said. “It is always great to see past Sooners win championships on such a big stage.”

The Pensacola, Fla., native is third all-time at OU in career wins with a 132-10 record and is ninth in pins with 33.

It has been a busy summer for Hazewinkel, as he placed second at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Las Vegas, Nev., in June.

  UNIVERSITY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
55 kg/121 lbs. - Sam Hazewinkel, Norman, Okla. (Gator WC) - 1st
WIN K. Mohammadehdi (Iran), 3-2, 3-1
WIN Evgen Miagkyi (Ukraine), 6-5, 7-0
WIN Yemar Ramazanov (Kazakhstan), 1-2, 5-0, 5-0

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