One-legged US wrestler wins NCAA wrestling title

Anthony Robles (L) of the Arizona State competes in the 125-pound match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 17, 2011.

Anthony Robles (L) of the Arizona State competes in the 125-pound second round match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 17, 2011.

Anthony Robles from the US State of Arizona won the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) wrestling title in the 125-pound division on Saturday night, beating defending champion Matt McDonough of Iowa in the final, 7-1.

But the fact so remarkable is that Robles was born with only one leg, actually, without a right leg.

Robles is a three-time champion in the Pacific-10 Conference (Pac-10), and he finished in the top 10 in the NCAA championships each of the last two years before finally capturing the title this year.

"I didn't get into the sport for the attention," he said. "I wrestle because I love wrestling."

Anthony Robles (top) of the Arizona State battles against defending champion Iowa's Matt McDonough during their 125-pound finals match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 19, 2011.

Anthony Robles (bottom) of the Arizona State competes in the 125-pound semifinals match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 18, 2011.

Anthony Robles (top) of the Arizona State battles against defending champion Iowa's Matt McDonough during their 125-pound finals match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 19, 2011.

Anthony Robles (bottom) of the Arizona State competes in the 125-pound semifinals match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 18, 2011.

Anthony Robles (R) of the Arizona State competes in the 125-pound second round match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 17, 2011.

Anthony Robles (L) competes in the 125-pound match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 17, 2011.

The referee announces Anthony Robles (R) as the winner of 125-pound finals match at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, March 19, 2011.

(china daily)