Wrestling: Hazewinkel wins world title

Former Oklahoma standout Sam Hazewinkel added another title to his wrestling career after winning the gold medal at the University World Championships this past weekend in Greece.

The four-time Sooner All-American downed Kazakhstan’s Yemar Ramazanov 1-2, 5-0, 5-0 in the 55 kg/121 pound finals.

“Sam continues to represent this university in a great way and we are very proud of his recent accomplishments,” head coach Jack Spates said. “It is always great to see past Sooners win championships on such a big stage.”

The Pensacola, Fla., native is third all-time at OU in career wins with a 132-10 record and is ninth in pins with 33.

It has been a busy summer for Hazewinkel, as he placed second at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in Las Vegas, Nev., in June.