Below is everything you need to know about watching the women’s freestyle competition at the 2024 Olympic Games. 

Who is on this year’s women’s freestyle Olympic Team?

50 kg (110 lbs): Sarah Hildebrandt (30) — 5x World/Olympic medalist
53 kg (116.5 lbs): Dominique Parrish (27) — 2022 World champion
57 kg (125.5 lbs): Helen Maroulis (32) — 4x World/Olympic champion
62 kg (136.5 lbs): Kayla Miracle (28) — 2x World silver medalist
68 kg (149.5 lbs): Amit Elor (20) — 2x World champion
76 kg (167 lbs): Kennedy Blades (20) — 2021 Junior World champion

How Do I Watch? 

All sessions are streaming live on Peacock and nbcolympics.com. FloWrestling is hosting a watch party. 

When Do I Watch?

Here is a schedule so you don’t miss anything. 

Monday, August 5
9 AM EST: 68 kg preliminary rounds through semis
American: Amit Elor

Tuesday, August 6
5 AM EST: 50 kg preliminary rounds through semis
American: Sarah Hildebrandt

12:15 PM EST: 68 kg repechage and medal matches

Wednesday, August 7
5 AM EST: 53 kg preliminary rounds through semis
American: Dom Parrish

12:15 PM EST: 50 kg repechage and medal matches

Thursday, August 8
5 AM EST: 57 kg preliminary rounds through semis
American: Helen Maroulis

12:15 PM EST: 53 kg repechage and medal matches

Friday, August 9
5 AM EST: 62 kg preliminary rounds through semis
American: Kayla Miracle

12:15 PM EST: 57 kg repechage and medal matches

Saturday, August 10
5 AM EST: 76 kg preliminary rounds through semis
American: Kennedy Blades

12:15 PM EST: 62 kg repechage and medal matches

Sunday, August 11 
5 PM EST: 76 kg repechage and medal matches

How Do I Hear From This Year’s Olympians And National Team Coach Terry Steiner?

Flo has you covered. We went to the Olympic Training Center and interviewed all the Olympians. 

Click here for the 2024 Olympic Team Camp Interviews. 

How Does A Wrestler Compete For A Gold Medal?

Every bracket has 16 wrestlers so it takes four consecutive victories to win an Olympic gold medal. Two wrestlers reach the finals with the winner taking gold and the loser taking silver.

How Does A Wrestler Compete For A Bronze Medal?

All is not lost if a wrestler loses before the finals. Two bronze medals are awarded per weight class but it takes a finalist to pull a losing wrestler into contention. 

Repechage is the equivalent of a consolation bracket. Any wrestler who falls in the Round of 16, quarterfinals, or semifinals can wrestle back for bronze if she loses to a finalist and gets pulled into the repechage. 

Are The Wrestlers In Each Weight Class Seeded?

Yes. Click here for a breakdown.

Where Can I Find Previews For Each Weight Class?

Click on the below links.

50 kg Preview
53 kg Preview
57 kg Preview
62 kg Preview
68 kg Preview
76 kg Preview

What International Wrestlers Should I Follow?

Here are five to keep on your radar. 

Yui Sasaki (Japan), 50 kg — Possibly the best pound-for-pound wrestler in the world, Susaki is the returning Olympic champion and a four-time World champion. She rarely gives up points and wins most matches by technical superiority. 

Mariya Stadnik (Azerbaijan), 50 kg — The 35-year-old is a four-time Olympic medalist, winning silvers in 2012 and 2016 and bronzes in 2008 and 2020. Her career includes six Senior World medals (two gold, three silver, one bronze), and 12 European titles. She is seeking her fifth Olympic medal. 

Akari Fujinami (Japan), 53 kg — The 20-year-old superstar won the past two World Championships with all falls and technical superiority wins. 

Lucia Yepez Guzman (Ecuador), 53 kg — Guzman enters as the top seed after winning a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships. Her explosive attacks are highlight-worthy. 

Alina Akobiia (Ukraine), 57 kg — Akobiia is a late addition to the weight class after dropping a controversial match to Italy’s Aurora Russa at the last chance Olympic Games qualifier. The 2022 World bronze medalist is a formidable opponent for anyone. 

When Was Women’s Freestyle Wrestling Included In The Olympics?

Women’s freestyle wrestling was included at the Olympics for the first time in 2004 with four weights. Today, there are six weights.

Isn’t This The 20th Anniversary Of Women’s Freestyle Wrestling Being Included In The Olympics?

Excellent observation. Click here for interviews with six women who made wrestling history at the 2004 Athens Olympics and women's national team coach Terry Steiner.

Who Are Our Past Women’s Freestyle Olympians?

Below is every American woman who competed in freestyle wrestling at the Olympics and a story ranking the best U.S. women's freestyle Olympic teams. 

2004 Athens
48 kg: Patricia Miranda - Bronze
55 kg: Tela O'Donnell - 6th
63 kg: Sara McMann - Silver
72 kg: Toccara Montgomery - 7th

2008 Beijing
48 kg: Clarissa Chun - 5th
55 kg: Marcie Van Dusen - 9th
63 kg: Randi Miller - Bronze
72 kg: Ali Bernard - 5th

2012 London
48 kg: Clarissa Chun - Bronze
55 kg: Kelsey Campbell - 17th
63 kg: Elena Pirozhkova - 14th
72 kg: Ali Bernard - 13th

2016 Rio
48 kg: Haley Augello - 9th
53 kg: Helen Maroulis - Gold
58 kg: Did Not Qualify
63 kg: Elena Pirozhkova - 5th
69 kg: Did Not Qualify
75 kg: Adeline Gray - 7th

2020 Tokyo
50 kg: Sarah Hildebrandt - Bronze
53 kg: Jacarra Winchester - 5th
57 kg: Helen Maroulis - Bronze
62 kg: Kayla Miracle - 12th
68 kg: Tamyra Mensah-Stock - Gold
76 kg: Adeline Gray - Silver