"Can’t let you guys have all the fun without me"-Jordan Burroughs announces return to World Team Trials In Omaha after missing out on Paris Olympics 

Jordan Burroughs announced his return to wrestling after missing out on a spot in the U.S. Olympics wrestling team for the Paris Olympics. The American wrestler will return to the mat in Omaha, Nebraska at the World Team Trials.

Jordan Burroughs failed to qualify for the Olympics for the second consecutive time after losing to Jason Nolf at the 2024 U.S. Olympic wrestling trials. The former Olympic gold medalist did not miss a chance to be present at the quadrennial games as he took up a new role as a wrestling analyst with NBC Universal for the coverage of the quadrennial games in the French capital.

After the commencement of the Paris Olympics, Jordan Burroughs took to Instagram to issue a special announcement about his return to the mat. Alongside posting a series of images, he wrote:

"Can’t let you guys have all the fun without me. See you in Omaha."

The World Team Trials will be held on September 14-15, 2024 in Omaha, Nebraska.

Jordan Burroughs on achieving more after winning several accolades

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Jordan Burroughs won several accolades throughout his career including nine World Championships medals, three Pan American Games gold medals, six Pan American Championships gold medals, four US Open Championships gold medals, and a London Olympic gold medal among others.

The American wrestler spoke to Olympics.com about being doubted by critics despite putting forward great performances throughout his career.

“Whether I win another match or not in my career, I feel like people who have watched me wrestle understand exactly what I bring to this sport. I've won six world championships, an Olympic gold medal. I've been to multiple Olympics and I'm still one of the best wrestlers in the world - even at 35 years old with four kids at home," he said.

Burroughs expressed his desire to continue wrestling and keep winning without being burdened by thoughts of his achievements.

“That's not easy to do for anyone. So, I think with all that being said, I would like to win, but I don't think that [being an Olympic champion] is a burden at all. I think it was more of a gift than anything, it changed my perspective on myself and how I view the world. It really spurred me to continue to win because it moulded me as a champion and it solidified me as someone that people recognizes a champion,” he added.

Jordan Burroughs' latest announcement has fueled great anticipation among fans to witness the former Olympic gold medalist back in action once again.