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Arbitrator rules against former Penn State wrestler Zain Retherford in second Final X bout, orders re-wrestle

Former three-time NCAA champion Zain Retherford will have to wait a little bit longer to claim his spot on the United States World Team.

An arbitrator ruled against Retherford, who originally beat Cornell's Yianni Diakomihalis by two bouts to none in the 65 kg bout at Final X: Rutgers in the best-of-three series.

The arbitrator in the Yianni/Zain case nullified the second bout in the 65 kg Final X, due to untimely challenge at conclusion of bout. USA Wrestling to schedule completion of 65 kg. Details coming soon. Retherford enters the remainder of series with 1-0 lead.