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Follow on Google News |  USA's Jordan Oliver vs. Boris Novachkov of Bulgaria Matchup Announced for Beat the Streets May 7Pairing Set At 65 kg/143 lbs. In International Competition Between Team USA & World All-Stars; Others To Follow In The Coming Days
By: Beat The Streets Oliver was second in the 2013 World Team Trials and 2013 U.S. Open. He also placed sixth in the 2014 U.S. Open. Oliver claimed a bronze medal at the 2009 Junior World Championships. He was a two-time NCAA champion and also an NCAA runner-up for Oklahoma State. A native of Easton, Pa., Oliver has won age-group national titles on the FILA Junior and Junior levels. Novachkov is also a product of the American wrestling system. Born in Bulgaria, Novachkov went to high school in California, where he won two state titles and three U.S. Junior National titles. He went to Cal Poly for college, where he was an NCAA runner-up and three-time All-American. Since competing for Bulgaria on the Senior level, Novachkov was second in the 2014 European Championships and second in the Dan Kolov International in Bulgaria, along with other international placements. They do not have a previous history on the Senior level. College is a different situation. They met three times during the 2009-2010 season when both were at 133 pounds. Oliver won in the finals of the Reno Tournament of Champions, 4-2. In a dual meet, Novachkov won by a 6-0 score. At the 2010 NCAA Championships in Omaha, they met in the quarterfinals at 133 pounds, with Oliver winning a 5-4 overtime match on a tiebreaker. One other matchup has been previously announced: David Taylor of State College, Pa., vs. Yabrail Hasanov of Azerbaijan at 74 kg/163 lbs. Other Team USA wrestlers awaiting their opponents are Nahshon Garrett (57 kg/125.5 lbs.), Jimmy Kennedy (61 kg/134 lbs.), Brent Metcalf (65 kg/143 lbs.), Logan Stieber (65 kg/143 lbs.), Jordan Burroughs (74 kg/163 lbs.), Ed Ruth (86 kg/189 lbs.) and Kyle Snyder (97 kg/213 lbs.) on the men's side; and Helen Maroulis (55 kg/121 lbs.) and Randi Miller (69 kg/152 lbs.) in the women's lineup. The purpose of this event is to elevate the profile of wrestling and to raise funds to support the operation of over 140 youth development wrestling programs in New York City, serving nearly 3,000 student-athletes. The World All-Stars roster will feature Olympic, World and Continental medalists from around the world. Additionally, exhibitions involving the young Beat the Streets athletes prior to the international competition will be announced as they are set. The Beat the Streets children will take to the mat at 4 p.m., followed by Team USA vs. the World at 5:30 (match order TBD). The evening concludes with the Beat the Streets Award Gala at 7:30 p.m. at Best Buy Theater (1515 Broadway). The USA vs. the World dual requires a ticket for reserved seating in Times Square, but is an outdoor event. Pedestrians and non-ticket holders are encouraged to watch. Admission tickets may be bought in advance at www.btsny.org or 212.245.6570. A ticket is required for the Gala. More details are available at btsny.org/gala. Fans can join the conversation about the event on Twitter by utilizing #BTSGalaTSQ. Biographies 65 kg/143 lbs. – Jordan Oliver, Stillwater, Okla. (Titan Mercury WC) Second in 2013 World Team Trials… Second in 2013 U.S. Open… Sixth in 2014 U.S. Open… Wildcard selection for Olympic Trials… Third in 2009 Junior World Championships… 65 kg/143 lbs. – Boris Novachkov, Bulgaria Second in 2014 European Championships… Announced Pairings for Beat the Streets Team USA vs. World All-Stars As of 5/1/14 74 kg/163 lbs. – David Taylor (USA) vs. Yabrail Hasanov (Azerbaijan) 65 kg/143 lbs. – Jordan Oliver (USA) vs. Boris Novachkov (Bulgaria) End
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