Burroughs Looking for 8th World Team at New Weight

Photo credit should read BENJAMIN CREMEL/AFP via Getty Images Jordan Burroughs, seen here celebrating in 2017 after winning his last World Gold Medal, is looking to make his 10th World or Olympic team at a new weight, 79 kg.For former Husker Jordan Burroughs, this weekend represents a chance to add to his already lengthy legacy.

Up until this year, Burroughs had made nine straight Olympic and World teams at 74 kg. It was his weight. For a decade.

Then the king got dethroned in April at the Olympic Team Trials when longtime rival Kyle Dake broke through to down Burroughs in two straight matches, including the first shutout loss of Burroughs’ senior level career. Dake then went on to win bronze…