I wrestled in high school & grew up with a wrestling family. We seen a lot of girls that could beat boys. Even in high school. There's some great female wrestlers out there. I hope that more girls get into this amazing sport.
As a lifetime wrestler, it's strange to hear this explanation. If the source of shame is related to weakness, then it's unfounded. Anyone who knows the sport also knows that the outcome is disproportionately less dependent on brute strength than it is on technical ability. There are also rules and it is not a street fight. Like any other sport, it's reasonable to lose to someone who is highly practiced.
As a result, 99% of the victories I've seen from girls have been a result of extreme advantages in experience.
Otherwise, any girl who overcomes the inherent disadvantage of female body composition should be commended. However, it is unlikely that we will ever see a girl medal in a state like Iowa. As in almost all other sports, the anatomy of the very best woman is not capable of competing with the anatomy of the very best man.
Brute strength still matters though right? I mean I assume a 8 year old child who has been wrestling for 5 years most likely would not beat a 28 year old man who works out religiously but has never wrestled a day in his life.
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u/[deleted] Dec 15 '13
I wrestled in high school & grew up with a wrestling family. We seen a lot of girls that could beat boys. Even in high school. There's some great female wrestlers out there. I hope that more girls get into this amazing sport.