Hannah Taylor to Compete for Bronze Medal

Hannah Taylor's Olympic wrestling journey in Paris concluded after a quick defeat by Helen Maroulis of the United States, who pinned her just 24 seconds into their bronze medal match in the women's 57-kilogram category. Taylor, who previously lost to world No. 1 Sakurai Tsugumi of Japan, managed to secure her place in the bronze match by winning a repechage bout against Ecuador's Luisa Elizabeth Valverde Melendres with a dominating 13-0 performance. Reflecting on her experience, Taylor expressed admiration for Maroulis, whom she had once watched as an idol during the 2016 Rio Olympics, while also lamenting her early exit from contention. Maroulis, a seasoned competitor, had also faced a tough path after losing her semifinal match. Despite the disappointing end, Taylor's participation marked a significant milestone in her wrestling career and Olympic aspirations.