BP40: Haley Augello, 2016 U.S. Olympian in women's freestyle

Episode 40 of Bonus Points features Haley Augello, 2016 U.S.Olympic Team member at 48 kg/105.5 lbs. in women's freestylewrestlingAugello won the 2016 U.S. Olympic Team Trials held in Iowa City,Iowa on April 10 with wins over Candace Workman, Erin Golston,Alyssa Lampe and Victoria Anthony. The 48 kg weight class was notqualified for the U.S. to compete at the Olympic Games at the timeof Augello's victory in Iowa City.In order to qualify for the Olympic Games Augello needed to placein the top two at the 1st World Olympic Games Qualifier held inUlaanbaatar, Mongolia on April 23. She posted a 3-1 record inMongolia to finish in second place and accomplish her qualifyinggoal.Augello is currently a two-time WCWA national champion for KingUniversity with two years of eligibilty remaining. She was a 2011Cadet World champion and a two-time Junior World Team member.Topics of discussion include electing to compete at 48 kg, thejourney to an Olympic berth, her life journey on and off thewrestling mat and much more.Follow USA Wrestling Bonus Points Ep. 40 guest Haley Augello onTwitter at @hayaugello and follow show host Richard Immelat @Richard_Immel.Listen to previous episodes of the show on the USA Wrestling Bonus Points Archives or bysubscribing on your favorite podcast listening application.