Kyle Snyder is headed to Rio.
Seven months after the Ohio State sophomore became the youngest World Champion in USA Wrestling history, and a mere weeks after capturing an NCAA Championship at heavyweight, Snyder clinched a spot as a member of the United States contingent for the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where he'll represent Team USA at 97kg.
Snyder topped reigning Olympic gold medalist Jake Varner in a best-of-three encounter, rallying to win the final two matches. It was the first time since 1988 that a reigning Olympic Champion faced a reigning World Champion at team Olympic trials.