BRISTOL, TN (07/29/2011)(readMedia)-- Bucharest, Romania – After a phenomenal first season with King College's women's wrestling team, sophomore Alli Ragan is set to represent the United States at the Junior World Championships in Bucharest, Romania Friday, July 29.
The Romanian Wrestling Federation hosts this year's Junior World Championships, sponsored by the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA). Participation in Freestyle, Greco Roman, and Women Wrestling are open to all national wrestling federations associated with FILA. Representatives from 55 countries will be competing in this year's championship tournament.
Ragan will be competing at the 63kg (139 lb) weight class. There will be 13 other countries represented in her weight including Russia, Japan, Bulgaria, and China.
"Only one person in the country earns the spot to compete for the U.S. at 63kg in the Junior World Championships," said Jason Moorman, head coach for women's wrestling at King College. "It is a great accomplishment for Alli. She has done a tremendous job representing both our program and King College. We are very proud of her, and wish her the best as she competes in Romania."
Ragan, who hails from Carbondale, Ill., had an outstanding freshman year, finishing 3rd at the New York Athletic Club (NYAC) International Open, 2nd at the Women's Collegiate Wrestling Association (WCWA) Nationals, and 3rd at U.S. Senior Championships. She was also the University Nationals Champion and Body Bar Women's National Champion. Her Body Bar win sealed her spot in the Junior World tournament.
"Alli has her goal set to make King College history by adding a Junior World Medal to her list of accomplishments this season," said Moorman.
For more information on the 2011 Junior World Championships visit http://www.fila-wrestling.com/bucarest2011/. Visit www.kingtornado.com for additional information on King College athletics.