But in August in Rio, she could make history as the first American woman to win an Olympic gold medal in wrestling. With Olympic gold comes attention, and with attention comes the potential to inspire little girls across the U.S. to take up wrestling. "I hope it really lights a spark in them," Gray said Wednesday about the coverage women's wrestling could receive in Rio. That Gray is a gold medal favorite is a result of the growth of women's wrestling. "Women's wrestling has a high potential for bringing home those Olympic medals, and Americans love to see that and cheer for that," said Johnston, who now coaches with USA Wrestling.

Source: New Zealand Herald May 19, 2016 18:50 UTC