Addison Trail alumna to compete in Women’s Wrestling World Championship

On Aug. 3, Addison Trail alumna Veronica Carlson won her weight division at the Women’s World Team Wrestle-Offs at Palmer High School.

Carlson, who was fifth at the World University Games this year, used a succession of leg laces to finish both wins by technical fall against Jackie Cataline in the finals. Carlson also made her first Senior World Team.

“I just focused on keeping my composure and doing what I do best,” Carlson said. “I just tried to exploit what I saw was there. My lace is always something I am looking for as soon as I get that takedown. It was really important that I secured it to put both matches away.”

With her win, Carlson has qualified to represent the U.S. at the World Championship Sept. 16 through 22 in Budapest, Hungary.

To see the full article by Craig Sesker with USA Wrestling, go to http://tinyurl.com/m63h7vz.