Episode 257: Spenser Mango - a podcast by Ryan Ford: Grappling Enthusiast, Entrepreneur, Podcast Host

Spenser Mango is a decorated Greco Roman Wrestling champion and a 2x Team USA Olympian. He talks about finding his style, strength & conditioning, the benefits of being smaller and his Olympic experience. He also gives advice on diet and cutting weight. Click “read more” for show notes! SHOW NOTES:



* Origins / Finding Wrestling by chance

* The appeal of an individual sport

* Finding his style of Wrestling

* Strength & Conditioning

* Ivan Ivanov

* Committing to Wrestling

* Transitioning from Freestyle to Greco

* The differences between Freestyle and Greco

* The jump from High School level to College level Wrestling

* Working through tough sessions

* Adjusting to weight classes

* Mistakes with weight cutting and advice

* Nutritional timing for training

* His biggest takeaway from high school Wrestling

* The value of taking notes

* The Pummel

* 2008 Beijing Olympics

* The importance of good sportsmanship

* 2012 London Olympics

* The decision to retire

* Coaching

* Advice for new Wrestlers



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