Team USA's Results From The 2023 U17 World Wrestling Championships
Team USA's Results From The 2023 U17 World Wrestling Championships
Check out Team USA's results at the 2023 U17 UWW World Wrestling Championships.
The 2023 United World Wrestling U17 World Championships are underway in Istanbul, Turkey. Keep up to date with Team USA's performance right here! All archived matches are linked to results.
Days 5 & 6 - Men's Freestyle Results
45 kg - Ignacio Villasenor 3-1 (bronze medalist)
After an impressive 6-0 victory over emerging Puerto Rico (by way of Pennsylvania) star Fred Bachmann, Colorado rising freshman Ignacio Villasenor earned a tech in the quarterfinals then fell to Ahora Khateri of Iran in the semifinals. He brought home a bronze medal via a competitive 3-2 victory over his Russian opponent.
Qual - Ignacio Villasenor (United States) VPO Frederick Bachmann (Puerto Rico), 6-0
Quarterfinal - Ignacio Villasenor (United States) VSU Dhanraj Shirke (India), 10-0 2:38
Semifinal - Ahora Khateri (Iran) VPO1 Ignacio Villasenor (United States), 5-2
48 kg - Paul Kenny 4-0 (gold medalist)
Paul Kenny hasn't set foot in a high school classroom yet, but he's already proving himself on the world stage. After a tech, a 4-2 second-round match, a quarterfinal pin, and a razor-thin 8-8 semifinal victory, Kenny found himself in the finals where he outlasted his Japanese opponent to win 1-1 on criteria.
Qual - Paul Kenny (United States) VSU Oliwier Orzechowski (Poland), 11-0 1:16
R16 - Paul Kenny (United States) VPO1 Azymberdi Ashyrgulyyev (Turkmenistan), 4-2
Quarterfinal - Paul Kenny (United States) VFA Yeraly Zhetpissov (Kazakhstan), 6-2 3:38
Semifinal - Paul Kenny (United States) VPO1 Sam Sayar (Iran), 8-8
Final - Paul Kenny (United States) VPO1 Yamato Furusawa (Japan), 1-1
51 kg - Christian Castillo 0-2 (eliminataed)
After falling in the first round to Rohit of India, returning World silver medalist Christian Castillo waited to see how Rohit would finish. He punched his ticket to the World finals and pulled Castillo back in. Castillo had Hasanov of Azerbaijan in repechage who defeated him in a 12-6 shootout.
R16 - Rohit Rohit (India) VPO1 Christian Castillo (United States), 5-4
Repechage - Sadraddin Hasanov (Azerbaijan) VPO1 Christian Castillo (United States), 12-6
55 kg - Marcus Blaze 3-0 (gold medalist)
Blaze started his tournament with a clutch 2-1 victory over Teymorizad of Iran then followed that up with three techs to advance to the finals. He's been a closer in par terre. When he's gotten on top, he's ended matches.
Qual - Marcus Blaze (United States) VPO1 Amirreza Teymorizad (Iran), 2-1
R16 - Marcus Blaze (United States) VSU1 Azatberdi Ashyrgulyyev (Turkmenistan), 12-1 1:32
Quarterfinal - Marcus Blaze (United States) VSU Oubayda Itaev (France), 10-0 3:23
Semifinal - Marcus Blaze (United States) VSU Samvel Gevorgyan (Armenia), 11-0 2:56
Final - Marcus Blaze (United States) VPO1 Ankush Ankush (India), 4-3
60 kg - Ben Davino 0-1 (eliminated)
Ben Davino lost a tough 5-0 decision against Azerbaijan's Jamal Abbasov. After winning a quarterfinal bout, Abbasov fell in the semifinals 3-2 and eliminated Davino from the tournament.
R16 - Jamal Abbasov (Azerbaijan) VPO Benjamin Davino (United States), 5-0
65 kg - Brock Mantanona 4-1 (bronze medalist)
Brock Man has racked up 43 points in three matches using Mantanona-style unconventional offense. He fell in his semifinal against Magomed Alibakharchiev and will wrestle in the bronze medal match.
Qual - Brock Mantanona (United States) VPO1 Almas Sabyr (Kazakhstan), 14-6
R16 - Brock Mantanona (United States) VSU1 Ankh Altangerel (Mongola), 16-5 3:05
Quarterfinal - Brock Mantanona (United States) VSU1 Zafarbek Kamolov (Uzbekistan), 13-2 2:38
Bronze - Brock Mantanona (United States) VPO1 Khizir Dasiyev (France), 6-5
71 kg - LaDarion Lockett 5-0 (gold medalist)
LaDarion Lockett hasn't surrendered a point in the first four matches of the U17 World Championships. He's earned techs over Rivera from Puerto Rico, Schmitt of Germany, and Narender of India. His closest bout on day 1 was an 8-0 decision over Seilbekov of Kazakhstan. Lockett will wrestle for Gold on the final day of the tournament.
Qual - Ladarion Lockett (United States) VSU Victor Soto rivera (Puerto Rico), 10-0 1:17
R16 - Ladarion Lockett (United States) VSU Felix Schmitt (Germany), 10-0 3:09
Quarterfinal - Ladarion Lockett (United States) VPO Nurdaulet Seilbekov (Kazakhstan), 8-0
Semifinal - Ladarion Lockett (United States) VSU Narender Narender (India), 10-0 0:52
Final - Ladarion Lockett (United States) VPO1 Seyedabolfazl Hosseini (Iran), 4-1
80 kg - Zack Ryder 2-1 (bronze medalist)
Returning bronze medalist Zack Ryder had a tight 2-1 contest in his opening bout against Kazakhstan. His quarterfinal was a one-move match as Ryder ended it in the first with a big throw and a fall. Moldova's Alexandru Bors defeated Ryder in the semifinal 4-1 sending him to the bronze medal match.
R16 - Zackary Ryder (United States) VPO1 Askhab Khajiyev (Kazakhstan), 2-1
Quarterfinal - Zackary Ryder (United States) VFA Saurabh Yadav (India), 5-0 0:59
Semifinal - Alexandru Bors (Moldova) VPO1 Zackary Ryder (United States), 4-1
Bronze - Zackary Ryder (United States) VFA Ismayil Asadli (Azerbaijan), 12-2 2:53
92 kg - Aeoden Sinclair 1-1 (eliminated)
After a quick fall in his opening match of the day, Aeoden Sinclair lost a close 5-3 decision to Iran's Toohid Noory who was defeated a round later in the quarterfinals eliminating Sinclair.
Qual - Aeoden Sinclair (United States) VFA Bence Veress (Hungary), 4-0 1:02
R16 - Toohid Noory (Iran) VPO1 Aeoden Sinclair (United States), 5-3
110 kg - Sampson Stillwell 0-1 (eliminated)
Stillwell dropped his opening match to Henrik Haykyan of Armenia. Haykyan lost in his semifinal match, eliminating Stillwell.
R16 - Henrik Haykyan (Armenia) VSU1 Sampson Stillwell (United States), 13-3 3:28
Days 3, 4, & 5 - Women's Freestyle Results
40 kg - Jaclyn Bouzakis 1-1 (in bronze medal match)
After winning her opening bout 9-6, Jaclyn Bouzakis dropped a tight 5-4 semifinal against Rachana of India. She will compete in the bronze medal match at 40 kg tomorrow.
Quarterfinal - Jaclyn Rose bouzakis (United States) VPO1 Fatma Yilmaz (Turkey), 9-6
Semifinal - Rachana Rachana (India) VPO1 Jaclyn Rose bouzakis (United States), 5-4
43 kg - Morgan Turner 4-0 (gold medalist)
Illinois star Morgan Turner dominated her first two bouts at the U17 World Championships then won a tight 4-2 contest in the semifinals to punch her ticket to the World gold medal match. Her finals match was a tight 3-2 victory over Mona Ezaka of Japan.
Qual - Morgan Nicole turner (United States) VSU Saadat Guliyeva (Azerbaijan), 10-0 0:33
Semifinal - Morgan Nicole Turner (United States) VPO1 Nilufar Nurmukhammadova (Uzbekistan) 4-2
Final - Morgan Nicole turner (United States) VPO1 Mona Ezaka (Japan), 3-2
46 kg - Rianne Murphy 0-1 (eliminated)
Rianne Murphy dropped her opening bout to Valeryia Tsitova then was eliminated one round later when Tsitova fell in the quarterfinals.
49 kg - Heather Crull 3-1 (bronze medalist)
After a first-round tech and an exciting 13-8 quarterfinal victory, Heather Crull fell against Sviatlana Katenka in the semifinal. She dominated Lonisa Reka of Kosovo in her bronze medal match to bring home hardware for Team USA.
Qual - Heather Marie crull (United States) VSU Nil Aktas (Turkey), 10-0 1:53
Quarterfinal - Heather Marie crull (United States) VPO1 Lucja Dorota korcz (Poland), 13-8
Bronze - Heather Marie crull (United States) VFA Lonisa Reka (Kosovo), 10-0 1:29
53 kg - Karlee Brooks 2-1 (in bronze medal match)
Arizona star Karlee Brooks won her opening match but fell in the quarterfinals against Sakura Onishi of Japan. Onishi's semifinal victory pulled Brooks into repechage. She will compete against Mongolkhuu of Mongolia in repechage for a chance to wrestle Rinella of Italy in the bronze medal match.
R16 - Karlee Sayuri brooks (United States) VSU1 Elmira Saparbekova (Kazakhstan), 12-1 2:40
Quarterfinal - Sakura Onishi (Japan) VPO Karlee Sayuri brooks (United States), 6-0
Repechage - Karlee Sayuri brooks (United States) VSU Liliana Kapuvari (Hungary), 10-0 1:17
57 kg - Everest Leydecker 0-1 (eliminated)
In the first round of 57 kg action, Arizona star Everest Leydecker dropped a 5-0 bout to Neha of India. Leydecker was eliminated two rounds later when Neha fell in an 8-4 quarterfinal against Uchida of Japan.
Qual - Neha Neha (India) VPO Everest Shea leydecker (United States), 5-0
61 kg - Haylie Jaffee 2-1 (in bronze medal match)
After winning her first two matches without giving up a point, Haylie Jaffee fell by tech to Savita of India. She will compete in the bronze medal match tomorrow.
R16 - Haylie Emma jaffee (United States) VSU Emilia Irena swierczewska (Poland), 11-0 2:33
Semifinal - Savita Savita (India) VSU Haylie Emma jaffee (United States), 10-0 2:35
65 kg - May Prado 0-1 (eliminated)
Rakhimjonova of Uzbekistan beat Team USA's May Prado in the round of 16 at 65 kg then fell against of Yoshida of Japan in the next round eliminating Prado.
R16 - Mukhayyo Rakhimjonova (Uzbekistan) VPO May Howard prado (United States), 8-0
69 kg - Jasmine Robinson 2-1 (in bronze medal match)
Texas star Jasmine Robinson was utterly dominant in her first two matches at the U17 World Championships, but she lost a competitive 8-5 match against Srishti of India in the semifinals. She will compete for bronze tomorrow.
R16 - Jasmine Dolores robinson (United States) VSU Ai Sakai (Japan), 12-0 1:48
Quarterfinal - Jasmine Dolores Robinson (United States) VFA Nigina Rajabova (Uzbekistan), 8-0 1:34
Semifinal - Srishti Srishti (India) VPO1 Jasmine Dolores robinson (United States), 8-5
73 kg - Piper Fowler 4-0 (gold medalist)
On day 1, Piper Fowler cruised through her three bouts in Turkey. On day 2, she outlasted Germany's Lotta Englich 5-2 to bring home a World gold medal.
R16 - Piper Meredith fowler (United States) VPO Ako Uchiyama (Japan), 6-0
Quarterfinal - Piper Meredith fowler (United States) VSU Laia Horta gallardo (Spain), 13-0 1:38
Final - Piper Meredith fowler (United States) VPO1 Lotta Englich (Germany), 5-2
Days 1 & 2 - Greco Roman Results
45 kg - Henry Aslikyan 0-1 (eliminated)
R16 - Alireza Ahmad Amirighasroddashti (Iran) VSU Henry Aslikyan (United States), 11-0 2:29
48 kg - Ezekiel Witt 0-1 (eliminated)
Kansas star Ezekiel Witt fell in the first round to Edgar Petrosyan of Armenia. Witt was eliminated after Petrosyan fell in his semifinal 4-1 to Sakhzod Ruziokhunov of Uzbekistan.
Qual - Edgar Petrosyan (Armenia) VSU Ezekiel Hemi christ witt (United States), 8-0 0:31
51 kg - Hudson Loges 0-1 (eliminated)
Hudson Loges lost his opening match to Turkmenistan's Husniddin Ulugbekov. Ulugbekov fell in the quarterfinals which eliminated Loges from competition.
R16 - Husniddin Ulugbekov (Turkmenistan) VPO1 Hudson Louis loges (United States), 4-1
55 kg - Jordyn Raney 5-0 (gold medalist)
The Kentucky rising sophomore punched his ticket to the World finals with an incredible come-from-behind victory over Iran in the semifinals. Raney's late-match heroics are must-watch! In the finals, Raney used several big moves to take home the title for Team USA.
Qual - Jordyn Paul raney (United States) VSU Shu Wei chung (Taipei Chinese), 8-0 0:45
R16 - Jordyn Paul raney (United States) VSU Ahmed Abdelbary bakry ahmed shaban (Egypt), 8-0 2:34
Quarterfinal - Jordyn Paul raney (United States) VPO1 Aytjan Khalmakhanov (Uzbekistan), 8-6
Semifinal - Jordyn Paul raney (United States) VPO1 Mohammadreza Gholamreza gholami (Iran), 10-7
Final - Jordyn Paul raney (United States) VSU1 Suraj Suraj (India), 12-2 3:44
60 kg - Sam Herring 0-1 (eliminated)
Bishop McCort rising sophomore Sam Herring fell in the first round to Yerdaulet Lassim of Kazakhstan and was later eliminated when Lassim dropped his quarterfinal bout against Georgia's Surmanidze.
Qual - Yerdaulet Lassim (Kazakhstan) VPO1 Samuel Thomas herring (United States), 6-3
65 kg - Billy Greenwood 0-2 (eliminated)
Colorado prep Billy Greenwood fell 8-0 to Yusif Ahmadli of Azerbaijan, but he was pulled back into repechage after Ahmaldi teched his way to the finals. Greenwood's tournament ended on day 2 when he lost his repechage bout to Efthymiadis of Greece.
Qual - Yusif Ahmadli (Azerbaijan) VSU William Henry greenwood (United States), 8-0 0:51
Repechage - Athanasios Efthymiadis (Greece) VPO1 William Henry greenwood (United States), 9-6
71 kg - Arvin Khosravy 0-1 (eliminated)
California Greco specialist Arvin Khosravy lost in his opening match against individual neutral athlete Ivan Bialiyeu. Later, Bialiayeu fell in the quarterfinals against Abdulkadyrov, another individual neutral athlete. The loss ended Khosravy's tournament.
Qual - Ivan Bialiayeu (Individual Neutral Athletes) VPO1 Arvin Khosravy (United States), 4-1
80 kg - Adam Waters 2-1 (eliminated)
Freshman PIAA champ Adam Waters won his first two matches before falling to Eleftherios Pappas of Greece in the quarterfinals. He was eliminated when Papas dropped his semifinal bout to Mikhail Shkarin.
Qual - Adam Scott waters (United States) VPO1 Miguel Angel vega salazar (Colombia), 6-1
R16 - Adam Scott waters (United States) VSU Aman Aman (India), 9-0 1:18
Quarterfinal - Eleftherios Pappas (Greece) VPO1 Adam Scott waters (United States), 8-1
92 kg - Aiden Cooley 1-1 (eliminated)
After winning his opening match, Aiden Cooley was defeated by Gabriel Stan of Romania in the quarterfinals. Stan lost his semifinal bout which eliminated Cooley from competition.
R16 - Aiden Cash cooley (United States) VSU Stevan Kojic (Serbia), 9-0 1:16
Quarterfinal - Gabriel Eduardo stan (Romania) VSU Aiden Cash cooley (United States), 9-0 1:10
110 kg - Nicholas Sahakian 2-2 (5th place)
After winning his opening bout against a Hungarian opponent, Nicholas Sahakian fell to Ronak of India. He was pulled back into repechage when Ronak advanced to the finals. Sahakian beat Tomas Rusi of Finland in his opening repechage match. In the bronze medal match Eldar Emirov, a neutral athlete, pinned Sahakian at the end of the first period.
R16 - Nicholas Hike sahakian (United States) VPO1 Daniel Szilagyi (Hungary), 3-1
Quarterfinal - Ronak Ronak (India) VSU Nicholas Hike sahakian (United States), 9-0 3:50
Repechage - Nicholas Hike sahakian (United States) VPO1 Tomas Robert rusi (Finland), 5-1