Sept. 14, 2003

NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Former Iowa State wrestler Cael Sanderson was one of two U.S. wrestlers to claim medals at the World Championships Sunday, finishing as the 185-pound runner-up. Sanderson lost a close 4-3 decision to Sajid Sajidov of Russia in their gold-medal match.

In Sanderson's semifinal bout, the Heber City, Utah, native beat Revaz Mindorashvili of Georgia, 4-2. Overall, Sanderson notched a 4-1 record at the World Championships with wins over Tero Perkkio (Finland), 4-0; Majid Khodaei (Iran), 8-2; Mamed Agaev (Armenia), 3-0 and Mindorashvili.


MATCH SCORING
Final
First Period:
At 1:11 Sajidov takedown, 1-0

Second Period:
At 3:14 Sanderson single leg, 1-1
At 4:29 in scramble Sanderson 2pt exposure, Sajidov 2pt exposure, 3-3
At 5:40 Sajidov takedown, 4-3

Semifinal
First Period:
At :24 Sanderson ankle pick, 1-0
At 1:10 Mindorashvili single leg takedown, 1-1
At 2:32 Mindorashvili takedown, 1-2
At 2:54 Sanderson ankle pick, 2-2
Second Period
At 3:28 Sanderson ankle pick, 3-2
At 4:18 Sanderson ankle pick, 4-2