No doubt that Ellis Coleman is one of the colorful Olympians in London. He has become famous with his wrestling technique, named `flying squirrel`. Ellis Coleman is the youngest member of the US wrestling team vying for a Greco-Roman Olympic gold. He defeated Joe Betterman in the 60-kilogram Greco-Roman bracket to become not only part of the American team, but somehow a legend.
He grew up on the Chicago West Side, one of the most dangerous parts of the city. His stepfather has introduced him to wrestling, a way of life for many gangbangers in the city. His life is like a movie scenario. But his dedication to the sport made his life meaningless and full of new opportunities. ` Go all out, keep scoring, that is all the coach wants from us`, said Coleman. `It is an American tradition, to smash your opponents on the mat`, added the` flying squirrel`.
In our world there is only one thing that attracts people`s attention- to be unique and different. People are tired of the past and are looking for new heroes. The rougher seem their lives, the more fans like them. Ellis Coleman is already a legend in his hometown Chicago, but he wants to be recognized as one of the greatest wrestlers all around the world. His style is unique, but he admits that he uses the ` flying squirrel` only when he loses. He said that fans won`t see the technique during the London Olympics. It sounds like he is not going to lose. The age is his advantage and he is capable of surprises.
`I said to myself before the tournament that I have nothing to lose`, said Coleman. Only time will tell who will be next Greco-Roman wrestling champion in the 60 kg division. Could he be Coleman?
He grew up on the Chicago West Side, one of the most dangerous parts of the city. His stepfather has introduced him to wrestling, a way of life for many gangbangers in the city. His life is like a movie scenario. But his dedication to the sport made his life meaningless and full of new opportunities. ` Go all out, keep scoring, that is all the coach wants from us`, said Coleman. `It is an American tradition, to smash your opponents on the mat`, added the` flying squirrel`.
In our world there is only one thing that attracts people`s attention- to be unique and different. People are tired of the past and are looking for new heroes. The rougher seem their lives, the more fans like them. Ellis Coleman is already a legend in his hometown Chicago, but he wants to be recognized as one of the greatest wrestlers all around the world. His style is unique, but he admits that he uses the ` flying squirrel` only when he loses. He said that fans won`t see the technique during the London Olympics. It sounds like he is not going to lose. The age is his advantage and he is capable of surprises.
`I said to myself before the tournament that I have nothing to lose`, said Coleman. Only time will tell who will be next Greco-Roman wrestling champion in the 60 kg division. Could he be Coleman?
