2024 USA grappling World Championships

Kevin Crane Start Date: Jun 12, 2024 - End Date: Oct 11, 2024
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My Travel Story

by: Kevin Crane Start Date: Jun 12, 2024 - End Date: Oct 11, 2024
Hi my name is Kevin Robert Crane
Professional athlete

I compete in MMA, grappling, and endurance events as well

I’m currently the 84kg USA grappling National team member and returning World Champion from 2022/2023

Last fall in October I won the gold medal at the UWW World Champions over seas in Europe

The event took place in a beautiful Vigo Spain

However since that great accomplishment resulted in no prize money I had to return to a 9-5 job when returning to California in November

I could feel my Dream was slipping away from me slowly

Having to spend 40 hours a week doing hard manual labor

Spending a lot of physical energy in that rather than sports specific training was hindering my performance

I went from training on average 6 hours a day to 2 only at night after work

A 60% decrease in training is a huge amount especially at the level I’m
Competing in

I’m one of the best grapplers on the planet

I’m the only Team USA member that won the gold at the World championships in 2022 and 2023

I figured this would result in enough sponsorships to be able to train full time

They’re not just going to appear out of thin air though

That’s why I’m composing this to be proactive and send it out to as many companies as possible to see how many will be willing to help and assist me on my journey

I don’t want to hold back ever again

I’m on a mission to reach my full potential as a human being on this planet

On and off the competition mats

Im looking to raise money to help with Travel, Training, Nutrition, Lodging, and any other expenses that may arise during the trip to Kazakhstan this year

I made a documentary on my 100 mile run I completed in April 2021 in Zion National park

I will attach the link below so you can watch it on YouTube to get a better understanding of me and my mission I’m looking to complete


"100 Miles Or Die" - YouTube
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