Greco-Roman Wrestling | Sport

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• International Olympic Committee - What is Greco Roman wrestling: From rules to Olympic history
• United World Wrestling - Wrestling 101: Origins and Facts about Greco-Roman Wrestling | United World Wrestling

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Greco-Roman wrestling, style of wrestling practiced in Olympic and international amateur competition. In Greco-Roman wrestling the legs may not be used in any way to obtain a fall, and no holds may be taken below the waist. Other rules and procedures for Greco-Roman wrestling are the same as those for freestyle wrestling, the other international amateur style.

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Greco-Roman wrestling originated in France in the early 19th century, in imitation of classical Greek and Roman representations of the sport. It became favoured in Scandinavian countries, and Swedish and Finnish wrestlers won many Olympic titles from 1912 to 1948, after which the Soviet Union and other countries came to the fore.

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