Women’s 50kg freestyle
Hildebrandt kicked off her campaign by defeating Kyrgyzstan’s Ibtissem Doudou in an almost clinical opening Round of 16 match. She then faced China’s more challenging Feng Ziqi in the quarterfinals.
Feng saw Hildebrandt come from behind after a rough start — but the American ultimately secured a 7-4 victory.
A few hours later, the American dominated her semifinal against Mongolian Dolgorjavyn. Up 2-0 at the halfway point, she and her opponent circled one another, searching for the perfect opportunity.
With about three minutes remaining, Hildebrandt seized the moment (and her challenger) to land a takedown. The Mongolian never recovered.
Flashing her signature smile (and its red, white and blue mouthguard) post-match, Hildebrandt pumped her fist.
She’s now assured at least silver in women’s 50kg freestyle at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
The women’s 50kg morning session provided international excitement as well, particularly when Japan’s 2020 Tokyo Olympics gold medalist Yui Susaki lost her Round of 16 match to India’s Vinesh Phogat.
WOMEN’S 50KG BRACKET
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Publish date : 2024-08-06 00:29:00
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