Nine U.S. Senior Men’s Freestyle World Team Berths Set at Final X Newark

The 2025 U.S. Senior World Wrestling Teams for both men and women have been determined through the Final X event at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, setting the roster for the Senior World Championships in Zagreb, Croatia. Notably, high school wrestler PJ Duke upset 2022 World silver medalist Yianni Diakomihalis at 70 kg, securing his first Senior World Team spot. Paris Olympic medalists Helen Maroulis, Kennedy Blades, and Spencer Lee headlined the U.S. team, with Maroulis tying for the most combined Olympic and world medals by a U.S. female wrestler and Lee qualifying for his first senior worlds. Additionally, the True Third-Place matches prior to Final X finalized 12 Senior National Team berths, offering athletes financial support and competitive opportunities. The Final X competition featured intense best-of-three series, with some matchups postponed or forfeited due to injury or medical reasons. These selections mark an important step in preparing the U.S. wrestling teams for international competition this fall.