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Published August 20, 2008, 09:00 AM

Wisconsin wrestler out at Olympics

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Wisconsin's Ben Askren is out of the freestyle wrestling competition at the Olympics.

Wisconsin's Ben Askren is out of the freestyle wrestling competition at the Olympics.

Askren was defeated by Ivan Fundora of Cuba in a second round match, 3-1, 4-0. He told reporters his dreams were "crushed" by his defeat.

Askren is from Hartland. He was a two-time NCAA champ for the University of Missouri.

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