Kelsey Campbell Wrestles for Olympic Respect

May 3, 2012, 3:34 pm

This summer Kelsey Campbell will attempt to become the best wrestler in the women's 121-pound division. After qualifying for the U.S. Olympic wrestling team in Iowa City, she is ready to go on a tear against the world's best in London. Female wrestler Kelsey Campbell joins the Bald Faced Truth with John Canzano to talk about competing in the 2012 Olympics. As Arizona State's first female Olympian in wrestling, she will attempt to break even more ground for female wrestlers this summer.

Kelsey discusses how she became interested in the sport of wrestling. She describes how she felt wrestling against boys in high school. She talks about how she reacted when male wrestlers refused to compete against her. Kelsey explains when she realized she was talented enough to compete at the Olympics. She then comments on the talent of other female wrestlers from around the world.