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University of Alberta Golden Bears wrestlers Mike Asselstine and Dylan Williams have spent the last few years battling opponents on wrestling mats all over the world. This weekend they will compete at home in one of the biggest tournaments of their wrestling careers.

The three-day 2015 Canadian wrestling team trials begin Friday at Strathcona County’s Millenium Place. A victory brings athletes one step closer to punching their ticket to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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Over 100 wrestlers are scheduled to compete in women’s freestyle, men’s freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.

“For me, the Olympics have always been that goal. When I was younger, I dreamed a lot of wearing the Maple Leaf,” said Asselstine, who will compete in the 65-kilogram division in the senior men’s category.

“My year has been up and down so far, but I’ve got lots of experience in Europe facing some of the best in the world, and this is an opportunity for me to show that I can be the best in Canada in my weight class.”