Four matches, four convincing victories and a gold medal for Walnut Creek's Amit Elor at the Summer Olympics. At just 20 years old, Elor became the youngest American wrestler ever to win a gold medal, and just the third American woman to win gold since the women's freestyle wrestling event was introduced at the Olympics in 2004.
In the gold medal match, Elor displayed dominance with a two-point takedown and controlled the match with her upper body strength. Her emotional response to winning reflected a lifelong dream achieved, leaving her in disbelief at becoming an Olympic champion.
Elor showed exceptional talent early on, winning a state title in high school wrestling for College Park High in Pleasant Hill. Her coach recognized her potential for Olympic success, highlighting her humility and superior skills that set her apart from her peers.
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