Jax Forrest is a world champion.
Forrest won a barnburner at 61 kg (about 134 pounds) against Kyrgyzstan’s Omurek Asan Uulu in the final on Monday in Serbia, with the Oklahoma State commit winning 17-14. That bout came after both Forrest and Asan Uulu each teched their way to Monday’s final.
Jax Forrest (USA) defeats Omurbek Asan Uulu (KGZ) 17-14 to capture U23 World gold at 61 kg! pic.twitter.com/NNpOg5Xa1H
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The win also clinched the team title for Team USA.