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Bo Bassett pins Zalimkhan Umarov, advances to U20 final

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 11:47 AM

Last updated Aug 22, 2026

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Summary

Bo Bassett achieved a decisive victory by pinning Russia's Zalimkhan Umarov in the semifinals of the Under-20 freestyle wrestling World Championships on August 21 in Bratislava, Slovakia. This win puts Bassett in a head-to-head match against Japan's Takuto Osedo for the gold medal on August 22. Bassett dominated his matches throughout the day, scoring a total of 30 points against his opponents while allowing just four. His performance included two technical falls and two pins, all within the first period. Osedo advanced to the finals following an impressive run, outscoring his opponents 37-2, including an 11-0 victory in the semifinals.

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By the Numbers

•Bassett faced Umarov after earlier defeating Turkey's Haci Zade.
•He has an overall score of 30-4 in the tournament.
•Osedo's semifinal match ended with a score of 11-0.
•The finals match takes place at noon on August 22.
•Isaiah Cortez from the U.S. also qualified for the finals.

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What they're saying

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Five years after he became the youngest wrestler ever to win a freestyle world title – and two years after he finished third in the world – Bo Bassett has another shot at gold. The Bishop McCort Catholic graduate capped a dominant day at the Under-20 freestyle wrestling World Championships Friday in Bratislava, Slovakia, by pinning Russia’s Zalimkhan Umarov in the semifinals. “It’s been a long ...
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