Ben McCrillis, a former high school state champion wrestler from Westbrook, competed in the 2007 US Nationals in Las Vegas, Nev., April 3-6. The 30-year-old McCrillis competed for the Massachusetts National Team.
He entered the Greco Roman national championships at seeded third at 96 kg. (214.5 lbs) in the Veteran Division A. McCrillis pinned Jason Blakeman of California in the finals. McCrillis then made weight for the freestyle wrestling competition where he again wrestled at 96kg.
McCrillis, started the day with a pin and he completed his run through the tourney with two wins by decision and another pin to claim the 2007 US National Freestyle championship.
The top-three finish qualified McCrillis for the 2007 Veteran World Championships in Turkey this September.
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