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Dubuque Hempstead wrestler fights into State Tourney after loss of brother
This video (click on the tab next to the photo tab to access) was submitted by Chase Lynn, a University of Missouri student who has also wrestled. Lynn wanted to capture Gannon Gremmel's journey
after the death of his brother, Gavin, in a car accident. The journey was especially poignant for Gannon as his brother had also been a wrestler and someone who helped motivate him through the already rigorous challenges presented by the sport.
Dubuque Hempstead's Gannon Gremmel wrestles Waterloo East's Nekema Carter in a 220 pound first round 3A match at the 2015 State Wrestling tournament at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines on Thursday, Feb 19, 2015. Gremmel won by fall in 1:39. (Adam Wesley/The Gazette)
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