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Yowlys Bonne
Personal information
Born (1982-11-02) November 2, 1982 (age 42)
Guantánamo, Cuba
Sport
SportFreestyle wrestling
Medal record
Representing  Cuba
Men's freestyle wrestling
World Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2017 Paris 61 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Tashkent 61 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal – first place 2015 Toronto 57 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Guadalajara 60 kg
Pan American Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Frisco 65 kg
Gold medal – first place 2012 Colorado Springs 60 kg
Gold medal – first place 2005 Guatemala City 60 kg

Template:Spanish name Yowlys Bonne Rodríguez (born November 2, 1983) is a Cuban freestyle wrestler who has won two world-level bronze medals.

Early life

Bonne is from Guantánamo, Cuba.[1]

Career

Bonne is a two-time Olympian, having competed in freestyle wrestling at both the 2012 Olympics in London and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Bonne has also competed at the world championships three times, winning bronze medals in 2014 and 2017. In 2015, Bonne was eliminated from the world tournament after losing a 2-2 match that was decided by criteria.

Wrestling style

Bonne is known for an aggressive wrestling style that includes explosive throws and other eye-catching maneuvers. According to one wrestling outlet, Bonne's wrestling style "has put the phrase 'Bonne Bombs' into the wrestling lexicon."[2]

References