Duke in a stunner, Maroulis reigns again as Final X wraps up; Josh Moore hired at Kent State; Russia's Mahkov stripped of '15 Bronze
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Final X
Mix-Zone Post-Match Interviews
MFS: Spencer Lee, Real Woods, P.J. Duke, David Carr, Levi Haines, Zahid Valencia, Trent Hidlay, Wyatt Hendrickson
WFS: Audrey Jimenez, Felicity Taylor, Cristelle Rodriguez, Helen Maroulis, Jacarra Winchester, Macey Kilty, Adaugo Nwachukwu, Alexandria Glaude, Kennedy Blades, Kylie Welker
Talented U.S. Senior Women’s Freestyle World Team set during Final X in Newark - TheMat.com
The 2025 U.S. Senior World Team women’s freestyle was determined at an exciting Final X at the Prudential Center on Saturday. The winners at Final X will compete for the United States at the Senior World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia, September 13-21.
Nine berths on 2025 U.S. Senior Men’s Freestyle World Team set during exciting Final X action in Newark - TheMat.com
Nine berths on the 2025 U.S. Senior World Team were determined in men’s freestyle at an exciting Final X at the Prudential Center on Saturday.
12 Senior National Team berths determined at True-Third Place Matches prior to Final X - TheMat.com
The final 12 members of the 2025-26 Senior National Team berths in men’s and women’s freestyle were determined in True Third-Place matches, held prior to Final X at the Prudential Center.
A Changing of the Guard at Final X? - InterMat
Final X and the Olympic Trials typically feature a changing of the guard. 2025’s version of Final X was no exception. With a delayed wrestle-off pending, the men’s freestyle team will already feature six wrestlers who have never made a Senior world or Olympic team before. Five for the women’s team.
Duke stuns Diakomihalis to make U.S. 2025 World Wrestling Championships team - United World Wrestling
United States determined its Freestyle team in nine weight classes for the World Championships after the Final X which was held Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
Maroulis, Blades make U.S. team for 2025 World Wrestling Championships - United World Wrestling
The United States Women's Wrestling team for the World Championships is fixed. The final selection of the team was held Saturday in Newark, New Jersey with three-time Olympic medalist Helen MAROULIS (USA) and Olympic silver medalist Kennedy BLADES (USA) among those making the cut.
Two Penn State/Penn State RTC Wrestlers Earn Spots on U.S. World Team at Final X - Penn State - Official Athletics Website
Seven Nittany Lion/NLWC wrestlers clinch spots on U.S. National Team with top three finishes
David Carr Earns Spot on Team USA - Iowa State University Athletics
David Carr earned his spot on Team USA with two victories over Mitchell Mesenbrink Saturday afternoon at Final X. Carr won the best-of-three series over Mesenbrink, avenging a loss to the Nittany Lion in the US Open finals in April, to punch his ticket to the 2025 World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia where he will represent the United States at 74 kg.
4 Hawkeyes Claim Final X Titles - Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics - Official Athletics Website
Four University of Iowa women’s wrestlers claimed their spot on the 2025 Senior World Championship Team at Final X on Saturday evening at the Prudential Center.
Jimenez Makes Senior World Team With Triumph At Final X - Lehigh University Athletics
Lehigh sophomore Audrey Jimenez will represent the United States at the UWW Senior World Championships in Croatia in September after sweeping her best-of-three series against Erin Golston Saturday at Final X at Prudential Center.
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More International News
Makhov Stripped of '15 World Bronze; Smith In Line for Upgrade - Five Point Move
Retired Russian heavyweight Bilyal Makhov has had his competitive results from 2015 eradicated due to a doping violation, thus potentially paving the way for American Robby Smith to receive a bronze medal from the World Championships.
Nelson Places 5th, Attao 4th at Thor Masters 2025 - Five Point Move
In one of Europe’s most celebrated and competitive annual tournaments, only two Americans this year answered the call, but both wound up short of coming away with medals to bring home.
Q&A with U23 National Champ Rhett Peak - Five Point Move
Approximately two years ago, Rhett Peak (60 kg, NYAC) was identified as one of the most promising Greco-Roman prospects in the United States even though, at that time, he had not yet tested himself on the Senior level.
Five-time Olympic champ Lopez named UWW Ambassador - United World Wrestling
United World Wrestling has named Mijain LOPEZ (CUB), five-time Olympic gold medalist, as UWW ambassador.
U23 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 Entries - United World Wrestling
The U23 Asian Championships will be held in Vung Tau Vietnam from June 18 to 21.
U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2025 Entry List - United World Wrestling
The U17 Asian Championships will be held in Vung Tau, Vietnam from June 23 to 27.
WCL announces team for 2025 U17 Pan-American Championships - Wrestling Canada Lutte
Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is proud to announce the 18 athletes, along with coaches, support staff and officials, that will represent Canada at the 2025 U17 Pan-American (Pan-Am) Championships, June 19-21 in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil.
Lalovic re-elected as ASOIF Council member - United World Wrestling
United World Wrestling President Nenad LALOVIC was re-elected as the Council member of the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF) at its 49th General Assembly convened Wednesday in Lausanne, Switzerland.
College News
Kent State Names Josh Moore as Wrestling Program’s Seventh Head Coach - Kent State Golden Flashes
Kent State Vice President and Director of Athletics Randale L. Richmond announced today the hiring of Josh Moore as the seventh head coach in Golden Flashes wrestling history. Moore, who previously served as head coach at Cleveland State University for seven years, returns to Kent State, where he began his coaching career as an assistant coach from 2004-2015.
Weiberg Announces Seven Oklahoma State Sports Included in Revenue Share | Pistols Firing
With the House v. NCAA settlement signed off on, universities are clear to share revenue with their student-athletes, and Chad Weiberg announced Friday which Oklahoma State sports will be a part of that.
Tyler Grayson Rejoins Wrestling Coaching Staff - Brown University Athletics
After six years away from the program, Tyler Grayson will be rejoining the Brown wrestling coaching staff for the 2025-26 season. This will be the second stint with the Bears for Grayson, who was originally hired as an assistant coach in August of 2011 and worked his way up to first assistant status in August of 2014.
Former Cowboy Wrestler Anderson Inducted to Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame - Oklahoma State University Athletics
Former Oklahoma State wrestling national champion Clar Anderson was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame Wednesday.
Wrestling with purpose: Mike Nauman '80 establishes endowed scholarship for CU-Lock Haven wrestlers - Lock Haven Athletics
When Mike Nauman '80 arrived at Lock Haven State College (now Commonwealth University-Lock Haven) in 1976, he was a small-town kid with no expectations - just a passion for wrestling and a willingness to work hard.
Ralph Cindrich Inducted into National Wrestling Hall of Fame - Pitt Panthers #H2P
A standout multi-sport athlete at the University of Pittsburgh, Ralph Cindrich was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, State Chapter of Pennsylvania in April 2025.
Cleveland State held firm as lawmakers tried to save wrestling - Signal Cleveland
Despite an Ohio House budget amendment and letters from a state lawmaker and a U.S. Senator, President Laura Bloomberg didn’t waver on the decision to cut the sport, records show.
Small College News
John Parker Named Conference Carolinas Scholar-Athlete of the Year For Men's Wrestling - Newberry College Athletics
Story Links John Parker has been named the Conference Carolinas 2024-25 Winter Scholar-Athlete of the Year Presented by Hudl for men's wrestling.
Corban Men’s Wrestling Senior David Rubio Named 2024-25 CCC Male Athlete of the Year - Corban University Athletics
The Cascade Collegiate Conference (CCC) office announced the 2024-25 Athletes of the Year earlier today, where Corban University's David Rubio from the men's wrestling program was honored as the Male Athlete of the Year after being selected from a pool of highly decorated student-athletes from across the Pacific Northwest.
Toby Bryant Departs USF Women's Wrestling Following Successful Kickstart of Program - University of Sioux Falls Athletics
USF Athletics and Head Women's Wrestling Coach Toby Bryant have announced his resignation effective the end of June. After three impactful years leading the women's wrestling program, Bryant will be pursuing a new opportunity outside of collegiate coaching.
Harris named Head Women's Wrestling Coach - Albion College
Director of Athletics Jennifer Rushton has announced the hiring of Jolynn Harris as the next Head Women's Wrestling Coach. Harris, a former two-sport athlete at Colorado Mesa University will begin her role with the Britons on July 14.
High School & Youth News
Wisconsin soars past Ohio to win men’s freestyle crown at 16U National Duals - TheMat.com
Wisconsin entered the 2025 16U National Duals as the No. 7 overall seed in men’s freestyle. It ended with the top spot on in the standings with a stellar, nine-point win over top-seeded Ohio in the championship dual meet on Saturday evening at Zions Bank Real Academy.
Pennsylvania defeats Wisconsin, 51-22 to win 16U Greco-Roman National Duals title - TheMat.com
Pennsylvania won the team title at the 16U National Duals in Greco-Roman, roaring to a 51-22 victory over Wisconsin. The 16U National Greco-Roman Duals concluded on Thursday afternoon at Zions Bank Real Academy in Herriman, Utah.
Pennsylvania Blue dominates Ohio Gray, 59-12 to win 14U Freestyle National Duals title - TheMat.com
Host Pennsylvania Blue was on a mission. If they were able to beat Ohio Gray in the finals of the 14U National Freestyle Duals on Saturday, it would be a historic feat.
Pennsylvania Blue controls Michigan Blue, 45-31 to win 14U Greco-Roman National Duals title - TheMat.com
Host Pennsylvania Blue came roaring out of the gate with four straight wins and went on to a powerful 45-31 victory over Michigan Blue in the championship dual of the 14U Greco-Roman National Duals on Thursday afternoon.
USA Wrestling awards 14U National Duals to Wesley Chapel, Florida for the next four years - TheMat.com
USA Wrestling has awarded one of its most popular national youth competitions, the 14U National Duals for the next four years (2026-2029).
Recruiting & Commitment News
Wrestling Announces Nine Additions in Class of 2029 - Franklin & Marshall College
The Division I Franklin & Marshall wrestling team is excited to announce the addition of nine new Diplomats to the team for the 2025-26 season.
Iowa State Adds All-American Poulin Through the Portal - InterMat
The coaching change at the University of Northern Colorado that saw Troy Nickerson take the Army West Point job on Monday, re-opened the transfer portal for UNC wrestlers. With that in mind, 2024 All-American Stevo Poulin announced his commitment to transfer to Iowa State this afternoon.
Princeton Wrestling Announces 2025 Recruiting Class - Princeton University Athletics
The Princeton wrestling team will welcome seven talented newcomers in its 2025 recruiting class in Gabe Garibaldi, Gavin Hawk, Vincenzo LaValle, Matthew Martino, Conor McCloskey, Blase Mele and Dale O’Blia.
Women’s Wrestling announces incoming recruiting class - Lock Haven Athletics
The Bald Eagles have signed nine student-athletes to join the program in 2025-26.
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