Yelena Makoyed's Final X Run & Wrestling Background | Everything Women's Wrestling (Ep. 19)
Oct 19, 2022
Yelena Makoyed joins the show to talk about her wrestling background, recent success, and preparation for the NWCA All-Star Classic.
Order of Show
0:00 - Introduction
1:15 - Highlights from Yelena’s amazing year
4:47 - Final X in Stillwater Oklahoma
8:12 - 3 gold medals at international competitions this past summer
14:12 - Memorable times traveling in Italy, Spain, Africa, France and Serbia!
17:02 - Being Amit Alor’s workout partner in Serbia at the World Championships
18:43 - Hometown: Orangevale California / Pets / Mushroom hunting?
21:25 - Bella Vista High School Wrestling
26:10 - Decision to attend North Central & the past 3 years on the team
32:50 - NWCA All Star Classic matchup against Chamira Cooper
34:50 - Her goals for the upcoming season
37:20 - Plans after college
39:30 - Wrestling Mentors / Life Mentors
44:05 - Why Yelena changed her major from music to psychology