Celebrate Diversity Month is an opportune time to highlight the diversity and talent within the wrestling community. Age, background and experience vary widely among athletes, and the 2024-25 Senior National Team is a great example of this diversity, with three exceptionally talented high school students making their mark on the team.

Audrey Jimenez, Jax Forrest and Marcus Blaze are three young athletes that competed at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials in State College, Pennsylvania, and earned spots on the 2024-25 Senior National Team among seasoned veterans, Olympians and World medalists.

Jimenez stands out as a rising star from Tucson, Arizona. At just 18 years old, Jimenez made her second Senior National Team with a runner-up finish at the Olympic Team Trials. She is a four-time age-group World medalist and 2024 Pan American Championships bronze medalist. Earlier this year, Jimenez made history at Sunnyside High School, becoming the first female wrestler to win a high school state title in the boys division in Arizona. She is a four-time Arizona state champion and will attend Lehigh this fall.

“I’ve worked hard to get to where I am and I have such a long journey ahead,” said Jimenez. “I’m going to keep working hard but all of these experiences are really helping me out.”

Young talents shine as three high school wrestlers make 2024-25 Senior National Team

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