Darian Cruz: All you need to know about Aman Sehrawat’s opponent in bronze medal bout at Paris Olympics 2024
Puerto Rican wrestler Darian Cruz will face India’s young and rising wrestler Aman Sehrawat in the men’s 57 kg bronze medal bout at the Paris Olympics 2024 on Friday, August 9.
The three-time Pan American medallist, Cruz made the cut for the Paris Olympics 2024 after his impressive performances in the Pan American Qualification Tournament in February and March this year.
Cruz was the 2017 NCAA Division I national champion from Lehigh University. He clinched three gold medals at the EIWA Championships in 2016, 2017 and 2018 after settling for bronze in 2014.
The Grand Prix 2022 silver medallist wrestler will face a stiff challenge from the U23 World Championships gold medallist wrestler from India. Additionally, Aman also bagged the Asian Championships 2023 gold medal in China.
Darian Cruz’s medals and achievements
Pan American Games 2023: Bronze Medal
Pan American Championships 2022: Silver Medal
Pan American Championships 2023: Silver Medal
Grand Prix 2022: Silver Medal
Pan American Championships 2020: Bronze Medal
Canada Cup 2018: Gold Medal
NCAA Division I Championships 2017: Gold Medal
EIWA Championships 2016: Gold Medal
EIWA Championships 2017: Gold Medal
EIWA Championships 2018: Gold Medal
EIWA Championships 2014: Bronze Medal
Poland Open (Wacław Ziółkowski Memorial) 2023: Silver Medal
Darian Cruz’s world rankings
Darian Cruz is currently ranked 30th in the latest UWW World Rankings in the men's 57 kg wrestling category. On the other hand, Aman is ranked sixth in the world.
Darian Cruz vs Aman Sehrawat: Head to Head
There are no recorded bouts between Darian Cruz and Aman Sehrawat so far.
Darian Cruz’s recent records
At the 2024 Seniors Pan-American OG Qualifier, Darian Cruz defeated USA's Zane Richards in the semi-final by 2-2 to make the cut for the Paris Olympics 2024.
Darian Cruz’s Olympic qualification
Darian Cruz qualified for the Paris Olympics 2024 via the Pan American Qualification Tournament in February 2024.
Darian Cruz vs Aman Sehrawat match details
Darian Cruz will lock horns with Aman Sehrawat in the men's 57 kg weight category bronze medal match, scheduled to be wrestled after 9:45pm IST on Friday, August 9.