Amit Elor misses World Championships due to health issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:07 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Amit Elor has announced she will miss the upcoming World Wrestling Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, as she continues recovering from pericarditis. Elor, the youngest Olympic wrestling gold medalist in American history, experienced chest pains and hospital visits resulting in the diagnosis. Precious Wieser will replace her in the 72kg category. Elor expressed disappointment over her absence but emphasized her focus on getting healthy and looking forward to future competitions.
- •Amit Elor diagnosed with pericarditis and unable to compete at Worlds.
- •Precious Wieser to replace Elor at the World Championships.
- •Elor previously missed last year's Worlds due to pregnancy.
- •Elor's health concerns included elevated troponin levels and severe chest pain.
- •Elor expressed hope for a future return to competition.
- 10:07 AMYahoo Sports — Amit Elor to miss World Wrestling Championships
"Amit Elor returned to training, but not in time to be ready for next week's worlds.
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