US wrestler Frank Molinaro thought his Olympic dreams were dead on Sunday after he lost in the quarterfinals of the final Olympic qualifying tournament. With no spot left to battle for Molinaro fought hard the rest of the way to finish third and finish with his head held high. Three days later Molinaro got amazing news that after failed doping tests in some previous European and Asian competitions the United World Wrestling had redistributed some of the Olympic qualifying spots and one of those was being awarded to Molinaro.
Molinaro’s inclusion gives the US 14 athletes in Rio and competitors in all six of the men’s freestyle events. While the 14 is still a setback after having 17 in London it’s tied for second behind Russia for Rio.
