Angel Rios and Jaslynn Gallegos became the first women to place in the event, placing fourth and fifth, respectively.
Gallegos, who started wrestling when she was five years old, said she respected and understood Brendan’s choice, stating that she considered herself a wrestler and not a “girl wrestler.”
She did not object to Brendan’s decision, even though she admitted that her gender might still be a constraint.
Discussions concerning the relationship between gender, athletics, and personal beliefs have been triggered by the incident.
