One-legged wrestler wins NCAA title

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Arizona state wrestler Anthony Robles capped a perfect season Saturday winning the 125-pound title during the NCAA wrestling finals. Robles, born with one leg, was also awarded the outstanding wrestler award.

In Saturday's final at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Robles faced Iowa sophomore Matt McDonough, the defending national champion at 125 pounds.

Robles, an All-American at Arizona State and winner of three Pac-10 titles - surged to a 7-0 lead, more than he needed. McDonough would manage only one point. Before Saturday, McDonough had lost only twice in his college career.

In the last match of his college career, Robles is crowned NCAA champion.

Anthony Robles prepares to hug his coach, Shawn Charles, after his win in the finals.

Robles now plans to embark on a career as an inspirational and motivational speaker.

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