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USA's Helen Maroulis wins gold in women's freestyle wrestling

RIO DE JANEIRO — Helen Maroulis claimed the first wrestling gold for the U.S. women in the Rio Games on Thursday. The 24-year-old won in the 53 kg weight class.

Maroulis, a first-time Olympian, defeated three-time defending Olympic champion Saori Yoshida of Japan.

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