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Wrestlers with UI ties compete amid the buzz at Olympic Trials

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Bill Adams and Tim Schoon | 2012.04.23 | 03:14 PM

Iowa assistant wrestling coach Mike Zadick competed in this weekend's Olympic Trials at Carver Hawkeye Arena.

Carver-Hawkeye Arena had some 54,000 spectators pass through its doors during the weekend of April 21-22 for the U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials. The atmosphere was nothing short of electric as the nation's best wrestlers squared off on the four mats inside the arena.

Climbing the rope at the Asics Fan Fest, held in conjunction with the Olympic Trials.

A wrestling fan gives his golf swing a workout at the fan fest.

A fan’s shirt gives a shout-out to Iowa head coach Tom Brands and the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Having a seat before the likeness of one of the U.S. Olympic greats.

Fans make their way into Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

The victors on the mats weren’t the only ones to have their hands raised inside Carver-Hawkeye.

The 1972 and 1984 Olympic wrestling teams were recognized on Saturday, April 21. The Banach brothers from the 1984 squad (both gold medalists) drew an ovation from the crowd.

Fans of Olympic hopeful John Cox wear their allegiance on their shirts.

Iowa’s no stranger to championship wrestling, as evidenced by the banners hanging from the Carver-Hawkeye Arena rafters.

A packed house watched each session of the trials—some 54,000 spectators filled Carver-Hawkeye over the weekend.

Several wrestlers with University of Iowa ties competed in the trials. Brent Metcalf's Olympic dream fell just short, finishing in second place at 66 kg, while Steve Mocco placed third at 120 kg. Click the thumbnails below to see current and former Hawkeyes in action.

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Tim Schoon, University Communication and Marketing, 319-384-0053

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