Everything to know about the college wrestlers competing in the U23 World Championships
The United States brought home 14 medals in the 2023 Senior World Championships, headlined by golds from Amit Elor, Cornell’s Vito Arujau and Penn State alums Zain Retherford and David Taylor.
Now it’s time for the U23 world team members to have their shot.
Here’s what NCAA wrestling fans need to know about this team, their collegiate credentials and their potential against world-level competition.
First, let’s break down where all of these athletes went to school or currently attend school:
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| NAME | WEIGHT | SCHOOL | ACCOLADES |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Flynn | 57kg | Virginia Tech | Two-time Maryland Interscholastic Athletic Association champion15-6 Varsity career record for the Hokies |
| Julian Chlebove | 61kg | Arizona State | 2021 Sun Devil Starter at 141 pounds23-18 varsity career record |
| Brock Hardy | 65kg | Nebraska | 2023 NCAA All-American at 141 pounds35-11 varsity career record for the Cornhuskers |
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