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Lilledahl Scores U20 World Gold

It was a day to remember for the U.S. menโ€™s freestyle team at the U20 World Championshipsโ€”Luke Lilledahl earned his second age-group World title, five Americans scored a medal, and five more found a place in a medal match.

Robinson Wins U20 World Gold; U.S. Women Finish 3rd

The U.S. women picked up their fourth medal at the 2024 U20 World Championships with Jasmine Robinson pinning her way to gold at 72 kg. The finals win by Robinson was instrumental for the U.S. finishing in third place as a team.

Rodriguez Pins for U20 World title, Janiak Earns Silver, Simon Bronze

Cristelle Rodriguez powered to a 58-second pin, becoming the first U20 World champion for Team USA while Alexis Janiak earned silver and Naomi Simon battled back for a bronze medal.

Purchase Commemorative Andy Rein AT Hike T-Shirts

Recognize the amazing accomplishment of Hall of Fame Distinguished Member Andy Rein by purchasing a commemorative shirt.

$15 from each shirt will be donated to the AT Hike Fundraiser to benefit the ๐‘ƒ๐‘œ๐‘ค๐‘’๐‘Ÿ ๐ต๐‘’๐‘ฆ๐‘œ๐‘›๐‘‘ endowment campaign.

Order of Merit Recipient Fritz McGinness Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Fritz McGinness, who received the Order of Merit award from the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 1999, passed away on August 31, at the age of 89.

USA Picks Up Three Greco-Roman Medals at U20 World Championships

The U.S. earned three Greco-Roman medals at the 2024 U20 World Championshipsโ€”a pair of runner-up finishes from Isaiah Cortez and Otto Black, plus a bronze medal run by Aden Attao.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Museums Closed On Labor Day

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum will be closed on Monday, September 2, for Labor Day.

The museums will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, at 10 a.m.

Have a Safe and Happy Labor Day!

Sanchez, Munaretto Win Gold, Diakomihalis Adds Bronze; U.S. Wins U17 World Team Title

The United States won the team title in menโ€™s freestyle at the 2024 U17 World Championships as Domenic Munaretto and Samuel Sanchez won gold and Elijah Diakomihalis earned bronze.

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