Team USA announces rosters for U20 World Wrestling Championships

U20 World Championships freestyle wrestling Team USA women's freestyle men's freestyle

The United States has announced its rosters for the 2026 U20 World Championships, scheduled to take place in Bratislava, Slovakia, from August 16 to 23.

The men’s freestyle roster features ten athletes competing across various weight classes, including Isaiah Cortez (57 kg), Aaron Seidel (61 kg), Bo Bassett (65 kg), Landon Robideau (70 kg), Jayden James (74 kg), Ryan Burton (79 kg), Aeoden Sinclair (86 kg), Jimmy Mastny (92 kg), Michael Boyle (97 kg), and Dreshaun Ross (125 kg). The delegation will be led by coaches J’den Cox, Zo El Ouarraqe, and Cory Crooks.

In the women’s freestyle division, the U.S. team includes several decorated athletes. Everest Leydecker, the 2025 U20 World champion, seeks to defend her title. She is joined by Morgan Turner, a two-time U17 World champion making her U20 debut. Other notable competitors include Taina Fernandez, a three-time U17 World champion, and Piper Fowler, the 2023 U17 World champion. Karlee Brooks will also compete in the 57 kg weight class.

Entities

Bratislava · Everest Leydecker · Morgan Turner · Taina Fernandez · Team USA

Sources

Young Stars Make Up Men’s Freestyle U20 World Team Heading to Slovakia - EUROPE SAYS [www.europesays.com]

29 days ago

Leydecker Looks to Defend U20 World Title; Three U17 World Champions Debut at U20 World Championships [www.themat.com]

about 1 month ago