The men's Greco‑Roman 55 kg competition was one of the weight‑class events at the 2018 World Wrestling Championships, which were held in Budapest, Hungary. The championships took place from 20 October to 21 October 2018 for this weight category, hosted at the László Papp Budapest Sports Arena.
Event format
- The tournament followed United World Wrestling (UWW) rules for Greco‑Roman wrestling.
- A single‑elimination bracket was used, with a repechage system to determine the two bronze‑medal winners.
- Competitors represented their respective national wrestling federations and were required to meet the 55 kg weight limit at the official weigh‑in.
Participation
- Wrestlers from multiple continents entered the 55 kg category, reflecting the global nature of the World Championships.
- Exact numbers of participants and the list of nations represented are not detailed in the available encyclopedic sources.
Medal summary
- The competition concluded with the awarding of one gold medal, one silver medal, and two bronze medals, as per the standard UWW practice for world championship events.
- Specific names of the medalists for this weight class are not provided in the current verified encyclopedia entries.
Significance
- The World Wrestling Championships are the premier annual event for the sport, and performances in each weight class—including the 55 kg Greco‑Roman division—contribute to athletes’ international rankings and qualification pathways for subsequent major competitions such as the Olympic Games.
References
- United World Wrestling (UWW) official competition regulations and results archives.
- Official 2018 World Wrestling Championships program and venue information.
Note: Detailed athlete results for the men's Greco‑Roman 55 kg category are not available in the referenced encyclopedic material; therefore, specific medalist information cannot be confirmed here.
