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One wrestler’s victory, another’s hug make for two winners

Fifteen-year-old Malik Stewart remains puzzled by his instant celebrity. He’s been featured on the “Today” show, is an Internet sensation and on Thursday was nominated for a national Wall of Fame — all after losing the biggest wrestling match of his young career.

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After his defeat in the 120-pound state title match last week, Malik approached his opponent’s father, who is battling cancer in his lungs and chest, and gave him a hug. The crowd at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul cheered as enthusiastically for Malik, a sophomore at Blaine High School, as for his victorious opponent, Mitchell McKee of St. Michael-Albertville. Continue reading at www.startribune.com

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