Dec 21, 2012

I first read about Kyle Dake, a collegiate wrestler, for Cornell in The New York Times . Dake is one of the few athletic champions the state of New York can call it's own.

Dake, is a three time NCAA Division 1 champion in three different weight classes.

I immediately called my photo editor at the New York Post. Joe Amari and said, "Joey this kid is a big deal.  We gotta get some coverage for this." Joe says sure it's yours.
That was the easiest pitch that I ever made.
Here is the gallery.  Needless to say they never ran the photos. However it was such a great experience observing Dake and other athletes of this caliber tactfully use their strength and prowess to compete in this event.

I shot this with my Nikon D3 and 200mm f/2.0 VR lens.

Kyle Dake: Grapple at The Garden - Images by Kendall Rodriguez

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