Ten years ago, weigh-ins were held five hours before matches. When some weigh-ins were allowed to be moved to the night before competition, it led to a change in the way wrestlers approach weight loss, Manning said. They never miss meals, and they don't cut back on their food intake, then they lose a lot of water. That's not really dieting. That's losing water weight.
Any person can do that.
That's what happened with those three individuals, and it's unfortunate that happened, but kids are taking the easy way out. It's been great for them. It's the easiest thing I've ever seen. I wish it was in effect when I was wrestling. The NCAA also restricted the use of saunas, rubber suits and diuretics, and is expected examine the weigh-in process and make more changes after the National Championships in March.