The USA’s Sarah Hildebrandt emerged victorious in the women’s freestyle wrestling 50kg class at the Olympics, securing a gold medal with a convincing 3-0 win over Cuba’s Yusneylis Guzmán. Hildebrandt's path to the gold was not without its twists and turns, as she was originally slated to face Vinesh Phogat in the final. However, Phogat's failure to make weight on the day of the competition led to her disqualification, paving the way for Guzmán to step in and challenge Hildebrandt for the top prize.
Following her triumph, Hildebrandt expressed her disbelief and elation at her achievement, exclaiming, “Oh my gosh I just won the FREAKING OLYMPICS hahahahah DUUUUDE.” This victory marked a significant milestone in Hildebrandt's wrestling career and solidified her status as an Olympic champion.
Meanwhile, the bronze medals in the 50kg class were awarded to Japan’s Yui Susaki and Feng Ziqi of China. Susaki, who had previously maintained an undefeated record, suffered a surprising defeat at the hands of Phogat, ultimately settling for third place. Feng Ziqi's impressive performance earned her a spot on the podium, showcasing the depth of talent in women's freestyle wrestling at the Olympic Games.
