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Welcome to USA Beach Wrestling

Ed Duncan June 13, 2022 No Comments

You’ve made it! If you’re not on a BEACH right now, our website is the next best thing since it probably means you WILL BE on a BEACH very soon! So kick off your shoes and relax while you visit! You’ll find all the latest “beach” news here. You’ll also find upcoming events, cool beach gear, Tour of America points standings, and much more! Our goal is to be your resource for bringing the BEACH and WRESTLING together, because when they get together, FUN is what follows! So look around. Enjoy your stay, and we’ll see you on the BEACH soon! #itsBEACHwrestling

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Pan Am CHAMPS!!

Ed Duncan April 17, 2025 No Comments

US Men’s Squad Kicks Off 2025 Season With First Ever Team Title! Queretaro, Mexico- Team USA Men kicked off the 2025 beach wrestling season in spectacular fashion, bringing home the United State’s first ever senior level team title in the style. Coach Tim Box and his squad entered riding a wave of momentum from last year’s tour, and they picked right up where they left off with a strong performance against the continent’s best. Three Americans earned silver medals in their respective weight classes, smashing their way to the finals in dominant fashion. Justin Benjamin got the action started with four strong wins in the 70kg category, losing a hard fought 2-2 criteria decision to Augustin Destribats of Argentina, a 2020 Olympian. Tyson Beauperthuy, who also competed in the U23 Pan American Greco-Championships just days before, picked up a siver

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2025 Tour Taking Shape

Ed Duncan February 14, 2025 No Comments

US Beach Wrestling Has Never Been Hotter! GET READY!!!! The 2025 USA Beach Wrestling Tour of America is starting to take shape as organizers and event planners are putting together what promises to be the best season of USA Beach Wrestling to date! Some events are already known. They include the season kickoff May 10th in the “birthplace” of US Beach Wrestling…historic Carolina Beach, NC. Also returning for 2025 will be the Independence Day Beach Party July 3 in Independence, Iowa (the MOST AMERICAN PLACE EVER FOR BEACH WRESTLING!). Fargo, North Dakota will also be back on the docket as part of the 16U/Jr National Championships July 10-19. Other events that will be making their annual appearance on the tour include the Kentucky Beach Open, Midwest Beach Nationals, California Beach Nationals & World Team Qualifier, Biloxi Beach Sand Jam, and

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Beauperthuy Strikes GOLD In Rio!

Ed Duncan September 11, 2024 No Comments

US Nets Three Medals At University World Beach Games Rio de Janeiro, Brazil– U.S. Beach Wrestling athletes returned from Rio with a handsome haul of hardware from the 2024 FISU University World Beach Games. Tyson Beauperthuy lead the way, earning a gold medal in the 90KG weight class. Beauperthuy finished the competition 3-0, with a win over Brazilian Thales Reis Alves in the final round to secure his first place finish. Wayne Lamont dropped a heartbreaking first round bout to Brazil’s Elivaldo Costa, but rebounded with two strong wins including a final round victory over Argentina’s Maximo Cabrera to earn a silver medal for the US squad. Rounding out the medals for the United States was Ketelyn Lewis in the women’s 70kg division. Lewis defeated Mayra Fantin of Brazil in her Bronze medal match, bringing the total medal count for

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2024 FISU World University Beach Games Kick Off In Rio

Ed Duncan September 2, 2024 No Comments

Team USA Looks to Make a Splash In this Year’s Competition Rio de Janeiro, Brazil– Opening ceremonies get underway today in Rio for the 2024 FISU World University Beach Games. Beach wrestling will compete alongside volleyball, handball, and soccer in this global celebration of sand sports. Team USA’s delegation boasts six members, including one coach/team leader, one official, and four athletes. Veteran Beach Wrestling national champion Gabe Beauperthuy has traded competition for coaching this season. He brings a wealth of experience in international competitions in several disciplines including beach, belt, grappling, and MMA. Based in Colorado Springs, Beauperthuy has not only competed at the highest levels, but now trains some of the most successful beach wrestlers in the country including national champions Kyle Ferriter and Tyson Beauperthuy. Four athletes will represent Team USA in competition this week. They include: Jaimeson

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Virginia Beach Celebrates Sand Champs

Ed Duncan September 2, 2024 No Comments

Joe Boone X-Travaganza Brings a Close to Successful Beach Season in Virginia Virginia Beach Field house– The next to last stop on the 2024 Tour of America was a celebration, as Virginia honored their recent national titles earned in Fargo earlier in July. Event organizers presented VAWA Beach Director Frank Lipoli and members of the 16U/Jr. National Champions with plaques, t-shirts, and commemorative event posters from the event where both Virginia’s men’s and women’s teams were crowned as Fargo Showcase Champions. Following the pre-event festivities, a great evening of beach wrestling action ensued, with wrestlers from Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey taking part. Virginia’s own Vollie Hollands picked up both a 1st and 2nd place finish as a double entry into the senior men’s 80kg and 90kg divisions, while Emily Thomas of Virginia was the senior women’s champion

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