Official Site of the Huskers · Sep 12, 2021
Burroughs, Green Qualify for World Championships
Lincoln, Neb. – Former Husker greats Jordan Burroughs and James Green secured a spot on the U.S. team and will compete at the 2021 Senior World Championships on Oct. 2-10 in Oslo, Norway after winning their divisions at the Senior World Team Trials hosted in Lincoln, Neb.
At 70 kg in the men's freestyle, Green defeated Jordan Oliver in the semifinal match 6-4 to place himself in the final best two out of three championship series against Ryan Deakin. Green beat Deakin in two-straight matches as he forced a step out with five seconds left in the second to win 4-2. The upcoming trip to Norway will mark Green's sixth Senior World Championships.