From Cuba to Columbus: Anthony Echemendia's Journey to the Buckeyes | Big Ten Wrestling | On the Mat

This week’s On The Mat feature chronicles the remarkable story of Ohio State’s Anthony Echemendia.

The episode explores Echemendia’s ascension as a freestyle wrestling star in his native Cuba, the harrowing tale of his journey to the United States, his recruitment to Ohio State and adjusting to life in America without his family.

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