Wrestling

The legal routes to a takedown differ, shaping stance, grips and the opportunities available.

Touching the mat first does not automatically mean losing the exchange.

A dangerous back position can score points, while a confirmed fall can end the match.

An exchange near the edge can have a result before the wrestlers return to the centre.

Visible activity is not always a genuine attack, and the two styles use different procedures.

The upper and lower wrestlers have different tasks, and strength alone does not explain the outcome.

Eligibility follows the competition bracket rather than giving every eliminated athlete another chance.

Karelin's Olympic record includes three golds and a silver across changing historical team identities.

Icho's championships span four Games and a change of weight category.

Yoshida's three Olympic golds and Rio silver form a precise career sequence distinct from her teammates' records.