STILLWATER, Okla. -- Oklahoma State's Obenson Blanc will wrestle for Team USA as it competes at the Pan American Games in Maracaibo, Venezuela from April 24-25. Blanc was named to the American senior freestyle team after a strong showing at the U.S. National Championships in Las Vegas this past weekend, where he finished as the runner-up at 55 kilograms.
"This is a great opportunity in my first event right out of college," Blanc said. "It's a great start and I'm looking to build on what I have going. It's an honor to be part of this team and I'm excited to represent my country."
Blanc, who compiled a 30-10 overall record with eight wins over ranked opponents wrestling for the Cowboys in 2008-09, is working on a master's degree in international studies at Oklahoma State. He will train in Stillwater for the Pan American Games and will continue his senior-level training in the Cowboy wrestling room upon return.
