Wrestling at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 96 kg
Template:Infobox Olympic event Template:Sidebar games events {{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}} The men's freestyle 96 kilograms at the 2004 Summer Olympics as part of the wrestling program were held at the Ano Liosia Olympic Hall, August 28 to August 29.
The competition held with an elimination system of three or four wrestlers in each pool, with the winners qualify for the quarterfinals, semifinals and final by way of direct elimination.
Future two division UFC champion Daniel Cormier competed in the tournament, finishing fourth.
Schedule
All times are Eastern European Summer Time (UTC+03:00)
| Date | Time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 28 August 2004 | 09:30 | Round 1 |
| Round 2 | ||
| 17:30 | Round 3 | |
| 29 August 2004 | 09:30 | Qualification |
| Semifinals | ||
| 14:00 | Finals |
Results
- Legend
- F — Won by fall
Elimination pools
Pool 1
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Pool 2
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Pool 3
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Pool 4
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Pool 5
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Pool 6
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Pool 7
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