Kilty caps off summer with silver at Junior Worlds

TRNAVA, Slovakia -- Macey Kilty collected a silver medal at the 2018 Junior World Championships, after making her second World finals appearance of the summer.

"I think throughout this year, I've made a big jump in my wrestling and my training," Kilty said. "Just the pressure I put on my opponents and staying in good position has jumped levels for me, even since Croatia. I've seen a big difference. I'm just grateful for the opportunities I've had this summer and getting to compete."

Kilty, who won a Cadet World title in July in Zagreb, Croatia, faced off against reining Junior World champion and two-time Cadet World champion Khanum Velieva of Russia in the 68 kg finals.

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