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Saluting J’den Cox

Something happened late last week that was never acknowledged on the site. So I think we should take a moment to do so.

What a moment.

Olympic medalist J’den Cox leaves his shoes on the mat to signify his retirement from wrestling.

@peacock & @USANetwork@USAWrestling | #WrestlingTrials24 pic.twitter.com/VHiS137HAQ— Team USA (@TeamUSA) April 20, 2024

On Friday at the USA Wrestling Trials, J’Den Cox, one of the best Mizzou athletes of all time, lost in the semi-finals and left his shoes on the mat.