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PARIS — The strangest day of Sarah Hildebrandt's wrestling career ended with her winning an Olympic gold medal. The American won the 50-kilogram women's category on Wednesday, defeating Yusneylis Guzman Lopez of Cuba 3-0 in the championship match. It wasn't the opponent Hildebrandt originally expected. Vinesh Phogat of India appeared to reach the final after three wins on Tuesday. But the sport's governing body disqualified her after she barely missed weight. The decision by United World Wrestling brought calls to add weight classes and shined a light on the dangers of weight-cutting.
