Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades is widely recognized as one of the world`s premier wrestlers, distinguished not only by her accolades but also by her consistent use of a signature move: the suplex.
Echoing a memorable moment from her 2024 Paris Olympics performance, Blades frequently employs this technique to lift and throw opponents, creating dramatic highlights. While her suplex at the Olympics resulted in an opponent needing medical attention, a recent tournament saw her execute the move just as spectacularly, launching her competitor high into the air, though thankfully without injury this time.
Blades demonstrated clear dominance in this recent outing, securing a decisive 13-0 technical fall victory and advancing further in the competition.
The 21-year-old prodigy honed her skills under the guidance of coach Israel Martinez, a figure well-regarded in the MMA community for his work with elite fighters, including UFC heavyweight champion Jon Jones and former champion Holly Holm.
Kennedy Blades has previously expressed interest in transitioning to mixed martial arts in the future. However, her current focus remains firmly on achieving her goal of capturing a gold medal at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.
