'I knew girls' wrestling would explode' says Skylar Grote
Champion wrestler Skylar Grote shares her experience overcoming adversity to inspire the next generation of girls.
Skylar Grote, a pioneer in female wrestling in New Jersey, discussed the growth of the sport for young girls during a presentation at Audubon High School. With the sport becoming an official sport in the 2018-19 season, the number of girls participating has grown from fewer than 500 in the inaugural season to nearly 3,000. Grote, the 2022 U.S. Open and Senior Pan American champion, said she knew wrestling would "explode at some point" for girls.
She was one of the few girls on her elementary school and high school wrestling teams, facing challenges from adults and even some of her own teammates. Grote credits her positive outlook and ability to manage her emotions for improving her quality of life and suggests others do the same, letting go of things they cannot control.
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