Pan American Championships: USA’s Cohlton Schultz Pins Opponent in Mere 34 Seconds To Clinch Bronze

As the 2024 Paris Olympics is only a few days away, athletes across the globe are gearing up for the big event. Similarly, the Wrestling World is currently competing at the Pan American Championships to continue with their journey on the Road to Paris 2024. Along the same lines, one of the key contenders on the USA’s Greco-Roman roster at 130kg is eyeing the coveted spot. But there was a setback.

Cohlton Schulz failed to accomplish a spot at the final showdown, leaving him struggling on the Pan American Championships mat due to injury. But, Schultz not only coped with the injury but also passed with flying colors at the bronze bout. 

To share the ecstatic news among the spectators and supporters of Cohlton Schultz, USA Wrestling took it to their official Twitter account and announced the results. They penned, “GR 130 kg – Cohlton Schultz pin Moises Perez Hellburg (Venezuela), 0:34. Schultz wins bronze at the Pan-American Championships.”

In the 130kg category, the win did not come easy for Cohlton Schulz. He had to face an injury debacle on his way to the win. But instead of bowing out, Schulz battled it out even before setting foot on the mat.

Injury strikes, but Schulz stands

Schultz opened his tournament by defeating Moises Perez Hellburg of Venezuela. Continuing with his run, he then brought down Jorawar Dhinsa of Canada, 6-0. Unfortunately, he could not compete in the semifinal match against Acosta Fernandez Yasmani. The injury default ended Schulz’s run for gold. But the battle was not yet over.

In his repeat match against Moises Perez Hellburg, Schulz not only secured the victory but did that in a lightning speed of just 34 seconds. The first day of the Pan American Championships ended for Team USA on a positive note as the Greco-Roman squad produced seven podium finishes with two golds. The only medal-less run for the USA was in the 87 kg category.

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Spencer Woods, in this category, had to bow down to Carlos Munoz Jaramillo of Colombia in a 3-3 decision.  But the action is not yet over. Among the Greco-Roman wrestlers, two battles in two weight categories are still remaining. 72 kg and 97 kg categories will take stage on February 22nd at 10 a.m. CT. It remains to be seen if the Greco-Roman squad can keep up their momentum.

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