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The wr?stling odyss?y of female wrestlers is nothing short of aw?-inspiring. Breaking into a male dominated sport, fill?d with groundbr?aking triumphs and an unyi?lding spirit, this wrestler is setting an example for girl athletes. From her roots in Maple Grove, Minnesota, where she not only dominated the girl’s division with an impressive six state championships but also shattered neighborhoods by becoming the first girl to qualify for the boy’s state championship three times.

Emily Shilson has etched her name in wrestling history as a true pioneer. Shilson’s ?xc?ll?nc? ?xt?nds beyond bord?rs, ?arning a silv?r m?dal at th? 2017 Cad?t World Championships and asc?nding to th? pinnacl? with a world titl? in 2018. Now, she is gearing up for Paris with all her might.

From the boys’ state to Paris!

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Emily Shilson’s prow?ss isn’t confin?d to a specific ag? category; sh?’s a forc? to b? r?ckon?d with across diff?r?nt l?v?ls. Recently, the official page of titan_mercury posted about the anticipation created before her game. It was captioned, “3x @unitedworldwrestling age-group World Champion @emilyshilson22 competes this Friday, November 17th at the 2023 Bill Farrell International at WFS 50kg She looks to start the 2023?2024 season strong and earn a spot at the 2024 Olympic Trials in April. Watch all the Bill Farrell action live on @flowrestling starting 11/17 at 7 am PT/10 am ET Let go, Emily!”

Bagging UWW World Titl?s at the Cad?t, Junior, and U23 ti?rs, along with a gold medal at the Youth Olympic Games, exemplifies their unparall?l?d versatility and skill.

Transitioning to the college scene at Augsburg University, Shilson showed his prowess by clinching national titles at 109 pounds in both the WCWA and NWCA championships. Ev?n in th? acad?mic ar?na, Shilson ?xc?ll?d, proving h?r d?dication not just to wr?stling but also to h?r ?ducation as a m?mb?r of th? National Honor Soci?ty.

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Emily Shilson’s Unforgettable Wrestling Odyssey

Now, on th? brink of th? 2023 Bill Farr?ll Int?rnational, Shilson is g?aring up for another s?nsational chapt?r, with h?r sights firmly s?t on th? 2024 Paris Olympics. The anticipation is palpable as she prepares to take the stage at WFS 50kg, marking the beginning of the 2023?2024 season. The prospect of earning a confirmed spot at the 2024 Olympic Trials in April adds an extra layer of excitement to their journey.

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Wr?stling ?nthusiasts and support?rs alik? ar? in for a tr?at as th?y can catch all th? action liv? on flo_wr?stling on Nov?mb?r 17th at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET. With her unwavering drive, unbridled passion, and illustrious track record, Emily Shilson is poised not just to make an impact but to leave an indelible mark on the sport of wrestling. Get ready for a thrilling ride as Shilson continues his quest for grace!

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