GSP eyes 2012 Olympics
In late 2007, Georges St. Pierre was preparing for the Olympic trials in hopes of making the Canadian wrestling team…
In late 2007, Georges St. Pierre was preparing for the Olympic trials in hopes of making the Canadian wrestling team when he got a call from the UFC asking him to take an injured Matt Serra’s place against Matt Hughes. By accepting the fight, he put his dream of competing in the Olympics on hold. But, according to the immensely popular champion, that burning desire has not been extinguished.
St. Pierre, despite his lack of a collegiate pedigree, is widely recognized as the best wrestler in mixed martial arts, but how will that translate on wrestling’s international stage?
No one can be sure — not even St. Pierre — but he is adamant he would like to find out.
Noting his contractual status with the UFC and his need to word his response cautiously, St. Pierre discussed the difficulties he may encounter in his quest to compete in the London games.
There is a big difference in me saying, ‘I want to go to the Olympic games,’ and actually going to the Olympic games, said the 28 year-old welterweight champion. It is very hard … you have to pass through a bunch of obstacles before you get there.