Helen Maroulis is a name that resonates with wrestling enthusiasts all around the world. She has been a dominant force in the sport for years, and her recent successes have only added to her legacy. The 31-year-old wrestler has now set her sights on the Paris Olympics and World Wrestling Championship, and her preparations have been nothing short of remarkable.

Maroulis’ journey to the top of the wrestling world has been far from easy. One person who recognizes the incredible work that Maroulis has put in is Chris Pratt, who recently made a documentary about the wrestler’s journey. The film, titled Helen Believe highlights the many obstacles she has had to overcome along the way. The movie suddenly brought the limelight on her rollercoaster career ride.

The twists and turns in Maroulis’ career

Maroulis’ breakthrough moment came at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where she won the gold medal in the women’s freestyle wrestling event. This was a historic moment for Maroulis, as she became the first American woman ever to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. “It was such a dream come true. It was this special moment where you get to go do what you love in front of thousands of people,” she told CNN. 

Since then, her success on the mat has been coupled with a number of challenges off the mat. Maroulis had a tough patch as she was forced out of wrestling due to a series of concussions in 2018 & 2019, Coupled with mental health issues leading to suicidal thoughts, Maroulis had her hands tied. However, the wrestler has been open about her struggles with mental health. “I was completely normal, and all of a sudden they put me in this psych ward” she said. The wrestler worked hard to overcome her illness but failed to make it to Tokyo Olympics.

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Helen Maroulis is eyeing to make a comeback

Maroulis’ preparation for the Paris Olympics and World Wrestling Championship has been intense. She has been training for hours each day, honing her skills and working on her technique. Maroulis is not just a great wrestler; she is also an inspiration to young girls and women all over the world. Her dedication to the sport, her perseverance in the face of adversity, and her commitment to mental health and women’s wrestling have made her a role model for many.

As the Paris Olympics and World Wrestling Championship draw closer, all eyes will be on Maroulis. She will undoubtedly face stiff competition from some of the world’s best wrestlers, but if her past successes are any indication, she is more than capable of rising to the challenge.

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