Michael Boyle captures gold at U20 Pan American Championships

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Michael Boyle captures gold at U20 Pan American Championships
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Michael Boyle of Watterson won the 97-kilogram title at the U20 Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro on July 9. He achieved victory in all four matches, showcasing dominance with three technical falls and finishing with a nine-second pin against Humberto Valverde Uzner of Mexico in the final. This victory adds to Boyle's accomplishments, including a recent win at the U.S. Open Championships and securing a spot on the U.S. team for the upcoming U20 World Championships in Slovakia from August 16-23. Boyle's success follows a perfect 38-0 season last winter and a state championship title.

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  • Boyle won the 97 kg title at the U20 Pan American Championships.
  • He won all four matches, three by technical fall.
  • Boyle's final match ended in a nine-second pin.
  • He is set to compete at the U20 World Championships in August.
  • The U.S. men's freestyle team won all 10 weight classes.
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Watterson's Michael Boyle won the 97-kilogram title at the U20 Pan American Championships, continuing a run of excellence for the Ohio State commit.

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