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Kasper to Vie for World Championship Team Spot

DURHAM, N.C.—Former Duke University wrestling All-American Jacob Kasper begins his quest to represent the United States on the world stage as he gears up for the 2018 Senior Greco-Roman World Team Trials set for June 21-22 in Tulsa, Okla. The event will be held at the Cox Business Center.

Kasper, a two-time NCAA All-American at heavyweight, will compete at 97kg, which is approximately 215 pounds and far below the 285-pound heavyweight division at the collegiate level. He earned a spot at the trials after capturing All-America honors in March.

The winners from each of the 10 divisions will represent the U.