Leia Kawaii

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Leia Kawaii is a former US Women's wrester. She competed in the 1989 and 1991 World Freestyle Wrestling Championship. She earned a silver medal in 1989. [1] She later became a professional wrestler as well as a body builder. [1] She competed at 70kg and later 75kg. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 https://www.americanwomenswrestling.com/news/african-american-pioneers-in-womens-wrestling
  2. "USA Wrestling Sets Senior-Level Record with 12 Medals". nwhof.org.

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List of World Championships medalists in wrestling (women)

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