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235 athletes registered for 2025 Bill Farrell Memorial International
Entries for next week's Bill Farrell Memorial International are rolling in with 156 U.S. athletes and 79 international athletes currently registered to compete across the three international disciplines.
Among the top American names registered as of October 31 are 2019 World champion Jacarra Winchester and 2023 World bronze medalist Mason Parris, both of whom are Olympians. Additionally, several age-group World medalists, up-and-coming prospects, and international stars will step to the line in New York City.
NCAA Men's Notebook: One Storyline In Each Weight Class
USA Wrestling looks at one major storyline from each of the 10 weight classes.
National Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Thursday announced that its Class of 2026 is Distinguished Members Ben Askren, Tervel Dlagnev, Lee Roy Smith and Shannon Williams-Yancey; Meritorious Official honoree Zach Errett; Order of Merit recipient James L. Porter, MA, LAT, ATC; Medal of Courage recipient Patrick Morrissey; and Outstanding American honoree Retired United States Army Major General Michael J. Nardotti, Jr.
Riding 71-Match Dual Win Streak, Penn State Opens Season Ranked No. 1
he National Wrestling Coaches Association has released its preseason Division I Men’s Wrestling Coaches Poll, with NCAA champion Penn State opening the year as the nation’s No. 1 team. The Nittany Lions received all 16 first-place votes after finishing last season 15-0 in duals and capturing their 12th national title under head coach Cael Sanderson and 13th overall.
Nebraska, last year’s NCAA runner-up, starts at No. 2, followed by Iowa, Ohio State, and Oklahoma State. The top 10 also includes Iowa State, NC State, Lehigh, Minnesota, and Virginia Tech, representing four different conferences.
Forrest Delivers Gold Medal, Men’s Freestyle Wins U23 World Team Title
NOVI SAD, Serbia – Team USA ended the 2025 U23 World Championships with fireworks. High school sensation Jax Forrest emerged with a highlight reel, 17-14, win in the 61 kg gold medal match to collect his first age-group World gold and propel the U.S. men’s freestyle team to first place in the team ranking.
NCAA Men's Notebook: Five Teams Looking To Rise Up This Season
Not only are these teams looking to make a push into the top 10 this upcoming year, but they could also vie for a team trophy by placing in the top four.
Forrest Reaches U23 World Championships Men's Freestyle Finals
NOVI SAD, Serbia – A fourth finalist in men’s freestyle is on the board for Team USA at the 2025 U23 World Championships. Jax Forrest picked up his third technical fall of the day to advance to the 61 kg gold medal final.
Two-time age-group World champion Marcus Blaze at 65 kg, Rocco Welsh at 86 kg and Garavous Kouekabakilaho at 97 kg were dealt a bad hand in the semifinal round and were not pulled back into the tournament. Forrest will be the only group three wrestler for Team USA to advance to Monday’s medal round.
Olympic Champions Maroulis, Varner Among RAF 02 Winners at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The second Real American Freestyle card delivered 10 top-tier bouts featuring past and present U.S. wrestling icons, international headliners and even some influencer flavor on Saturday night at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University.
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