Wrestling just might be the oldest sport known to man. It dates all the way back over 15,000 years ago. Even in the Egyptian wrestling they used a lot of moves that are used today. Also the Greeks and the Romans wrestled too. The Romans borrowed it from the Greeks but, took most of its brutality out. The first recorded match was in 708 B.C. Wrestling has always been a contest in the Olympics. Even in the middle ages wrestling was still popular. Early Americans brought the sport of wrestling to the U.S. from England. They had wrestling matches at parties, festivals, and many fairs. Even the Indians took up on wrestling and had competitions. The sport eventually kept on growing the U.S. The first tournament was in New York City in 1888. There weren’t many wrestlers though. The first NCAA wrestling tournament was in Ames, Iowa. Today wrestling is a sport of strength physically and mentally. All true wrestlers give their time, body, and dedication. It is an awesome feeling when you win but, everyone is going to lose at some point in their life. Wrestling is not for everyone though, only those who wish to devote their time to become a champion.