High school and college wrestlers often attempt to "cut weight" before a tournament in an effort to wrestle in the lightest possible weight class and thereby gain an edge on opponents. Some wrestlers use unhealthy weight-loss practices, and last fall three college wrestlers died after extreme weight cutting.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
William O. Roberts (1998) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: