James Green secures eighth World Team spot at Final X
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 1:56 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
James Green clinched his eighth World Team spot for Team USA at Final X in Philadelphia on June 19, 2026, by defeating David Carr twice. After a year away from competition due to a hip surgery, Green moved up to the 74 kg weight class and showcased strong performances, winning the decisive third match 4-1. Carr, a 2025 World Team member, managed to win the second match after being down 5-0. Green's victory secures his participation in the World Championships in Kazakhstan this October, where he aims for his first Senior-level World title.
- •James Green defeats David Carr twice at Final X.
- •Green wins 4-1 in the deciding third match.
- •David Carr won the second match after trailing 5-0.
- •Green returns to competition after hip surgery.
- •Green aims for first Senior-level World title in October.
- 1:56 AMYahoo Sports — Husker Wrestling: James Green Turns Back the Clock at Final X, Securing His 8th World Team Spot With Win
"Green defeated David Carr twice this weekend, while fellow former Husker Ridge Lovett fell in straight matches at 70 kg
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