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Mason Parris Eliminated from Olympics

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 8:21 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Several community members got up early Friday for a Watch Party in Civic Park.

Team USA Wrestling photo.

PARIS - Mason Parris has been eliminated from the 2024 Summer Olympics.

The Lawrenceburg native was defeated by Lkhagvagerel Munkhtur of Mongolia by a score of 10-5 in the 125 kg 1/8 Final.

Parris was officially eliminated from the competition following Munkhtur's defeat to No. 6 seed Giorgi Meshvildishvili of Azerbaijan. Only losers to finalists are eligible for repechage.

Several community members were up early on Friday to show support to Parris at a Watch Party in Civic Park.

Let's Go @Parris58! pic.twitter.com/BrP8zcFRw9
— Ryan Knigga (@lhstigercoach) August 9, 2024

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