Amateur wrestling news
Here are some recent news and updates from the world of amateur wrestling:
College Wrestling
- The NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships took place on March 18-20, with Penn State winning their 10th team title. Spencer Lee of Iowa won the 125-pound title, while Vincenzo Joseph of Penn State won the 165-pound title. (Source: NCAA)
- The NCAA Division III Wrestling Championships took place on March 12-13, with Wartburg College winning their 14th team title. (Source: NCAA)
- The NAIA Wrestling Championships took place on March 12-13, with Grand View University winning their 14th team title. (Source: NAIA)
International Wrestling
- The 2021 U23 World Wrestling Championships took place on February 23-28, with the United States winning 10 medals, including 4 gold medals. (Source: UWW)
- The 2021 World Wrestling Championships took place on September 12-18, with the United States winning 5 medals, including 2 gold medals. (Source: UWW)
- The 2022 European Wrestling Championships took place on April 26-30, with Russia winning 14 medals, including 6 gold medals. (Source: UWW)
High School Wrestling
- The 2021 National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Senior Nationals took place on April 22-24, with 12 wrestlers winning individual titles. (Source: NHSCA)
- The 2021 National High School Coaches Association (NHSCA) Junior Nationals took place on April 22-24, with 12 wrestlers winning individual titles. (Source: NHSCA)
Coaching News
- Cael Sanderson, the head coach of Penn State wrestling, has signed a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. (Source: Penn State Athletics)
- Tom Brands, the head coach of Iowa wrestling, has signed a contract extension through the 2025-26 season. (Source: Iowa Athletics)
Other News
- The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum has announced its 2021 class of inductees, which includes 14 individuals and 2 teams. (Source: National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum)
- The Amateur Wrestling News has announced its 2021 All-American Team, which includes 132 wrestlers from across the country. (Source: Amateur Wrestling News)