University of Minnesota Athletics

LAWRENCE WINS THE FILA JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP BELT SERIES

12/14/1999 12:00:00 AM | Athletics

TommyUniversity of Minnesota redshirt freshman Jared Lawrence claimed the FILA Junior World Championship Belt Series with 148 points, edging runner-up Tommy Rowlands of Columbus, Ohio, by just two points. The Championship Belt Series is a system that honors America's best wrestlers in each of the USA Wrestling's four age-groups for their accomplishments during the year.

Lawrence, a native of Sandpoint, Idaho, was a double champion at the FILA Junior Nationals/World Team Trials, winning the 152- pound class in both freestyle and Greco-Roman. He also placed fifth at the Junior World Freestyle Championships.

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