Attao, Adams lead strong U.S. Greco-Roman team at U20 World Championships

The 2024 U20 World Championships begin on September 2 in Pontevedra, Spain, with Team USA represented by a talented Greco-Roman team with a host of international experience. The competition will be held at the Pontevedra Municipal Sports Hall, and will run through September 8^th.

Senior National Team member Aden Attao enters as one of the most accomplished members of the team. A two-time U20 Pan-American champion and a 2022 U20 World Championships bronze medalist, Attao has consistent experience at international events. He has had a successful 2024 campaign, with victories at the U20 World Team Trials and U.S. Open. Attao placed second at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Challenge Tournament, and is the third-ranking member of the 2024 Senior National Team at 130 kg. Along with the U20 World Championships, Attao is slated to compete at the U23 World Championships in late October.

At 67 kg, Joel Adams will be one to watch in Spain. The 2022 U17 World Champion has proved upward momentum in 2024, securing titles at the U20 World Team Trials and U.S. Open. Adams has been a member of three age-group World Teams, including this team heading to Pontevedra. A 2022 U17 Pan-American Championships gold medalist in both freestyle and Greco-Roman, Adams is prepared to continue his streak of international success as one of the top contenders in his weight class.

Cory Land is primed to return to an international World tournament. A two-time U17 World Team member, including silver the 2021 U17 World Championships, Land’s experience has made him a top competitor at 60 kg.

Otto Black has also had a strong 2024 season, hightlighted by his gold at the U20 Pan-American Championships and victory at the U20 World Team Trials. Competing at 63 kg, Black’s technical skill has earned him strong finishes at top national tournaments. In 2021, Black finished fifth at the U17 World Championships.

Ryder Rogotzke brings experience and success at 87 kg. Rogotzke’s showcases versatility as a champion at the U20 World Team Trials and a runner-up in freestyle. Rogotzke placed eighth at the 2021 U17 World Championships, joining the experienced group in Pontevedra, Spain, this year.

At 55 kg, Isaiah Cortez secured a gold medal at the U20 Pan American Championships and a U20 World Team Trials title this year. In 2021, Cortez won gold in both styles at the U17 Pan American Championships, and will look to add a world medal to his growing resume.

Aydin Rix McElhinney is slated to compete at 77 kg in Spain. Earlier this year, Rix McElhinney earned gold at the 2024 U20 Pan-American Championships.

Patrick Brackett has continued progression in 2024, earning his spot at the World Championships through consistent performances at the national level, including a title at the U20 World Team Trials. Brackett will compete at 72 kg in Pontevedra.

Competing at 97 kg, Soren Herzog has victories at the U20 World Team Trials and U.S. Open in 2024. His approach and style make him a tough opponent, and he’s seeking a World medal at his first international tournament in Spain. Another athlete that will make his international debut is Arian Khosravy, who has had a breakout year in 2024, capturing titles at both the U20 World Team Trials and U.S. Open.

The 2024 U20 World Championships begin on September 2, and all of the action can be broadcast live on FloWrestling. USA Wrestling will provide updates on social media and themat.com. The full schedule is listed below, and Pontevedra, Spain, is six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern time.

At Pontevedra, Spain, September 2-8

55 kg: Isaiah Cortez (Los Banos, Calif./Gilroy HS Wrestling)

60 kg: Cory Land (Moody, Ala./Ironclad WC)

63 kg: Otto Black (Parker, Colo./Colorado Top Team WC)

67 kg: Joel Adams (Omaha, Neb./The Best Wrestler)

72 kg: Patrick Brackett (Superior, Colo./Mile High WC)

77 kg: Aydin Rix McElhinney (South Berwick, Maine/Northern Colorado WC)

82 kg: Arian Khosravy (Woodland Hills, Calif.)

87 kg: Ryder Rogotzke (Lakeland, Minn./Ohio RTC)

97 kg: Soren Herzog (Colorado Springs, Colo./Air Force RTC)

130 kg: Aden Attao (Boise, Idaho/Beaver Dam RTC/New York AC)

Coach: Cheney Haight

Coach: Robby Smith

Coach: Chayse Jackson

Personal Coach: Tommy Brackett

Personal Coach: Troy Nickerson

Personal Coach: Ivan Delchev

Personal Coach: Nate Engel

Personal Coach: Shervin Khosravy

Personal Coach: Elijah Cortez

Personal Coach: Doug Schwab

Personal Coach: Kollin Moore

Personal Coach: Joe Johnston

Personal Coach: Joe Warren

Athletic Trainer: Chad Smidt

Athletic Trainer: Lauren Werner

Medical Doctor: Ryan Hadden

Official: Randall Balch

Official: Ron Fazio

Official: James Stinson

Team Leader: Zac Dominguez

Men’s freestyle Team Leader: Tim Manning

Men’s freestyle Chaplain: Darryl Colbert

Women’s freestyle Chaplain: Andrea Shuler

NF Official: Christian Flavin

NF Official: Josh Schamberger

NF President: Bruce Baumgartner

NF Sec. General: Rich Bender

NF Media: Crescenzo Fano

*all times listed are local to Pontevedra, Spain, six hours ahead of U.S. Eastern

Monday, September 2

10:00 a.m. - Greco-Roman Qualification rounds: 55 kg, 63 kg, 77 kg, 87 kg, 130 kg

5:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony

6:00 p.m. - Greco-Roman Semifinals: 55 kg, 63 kg, 77 kg, 87 kg, 130 kg

Tuesday, September 3

10:00 a.m. - Greco-Roman Repechage: 55 kg, 63 kg, 77 kg, 87 kg, 130 kg and Qualification rounds: 60 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 82 kg, 97 kg

4:45 p.m. - Greco-Roman Semifinals: 60 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 82 kg, 97 kg

6:00 p.m. - Greco-Roman Finals and Awards: 55 kg, 63 kg, 77 kg, 87 kg, 130 kg

Wednesday, September 4

10:00 a.m. - Greco-Roman Repechage: 60 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 82 kg, 97 kg and Women’s freestyle Qualification rounds: 50 kg, 55 kg, 59 kg, 68 kg, 76 kg

4:45 p.m. - Women’s freestyle Semifinals: 50 kg, 55 kg, 59 kg, 68 kg, 76 kg

6:00 p.m. - Greco-Roman Finals and Awards: 60 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg, 82 kg, 97 kg

Thursday, September 5

10:00 a.m. - Women’s freestyle Repechage: 50 kg, 55 kg, 59 kg, 68 kg, 76 kg and Women’s freestyle Qualification rounds: 53 kg, 57 kg, 62 kg, 65kg and 72 kg

4:45 p.m. - Women’s freestyle Semifinals: 53 kg, 57 kg, 62 kg, 65kg and 72 kg

6:00 p.m. - Women’s freestyle Finals and Awards: 50 kg, 55 kg, 59 kg, 68 kg, 76 kg

Friday, September 6

10:00 a.m. - Women’s freestyle Repechage: 53 kg, 57 kg, 62 kg, 65kg and 72 kg and Men’s freestyle Qualification rounds: 57 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 79 kg and 97 kg

4:45 p.m. - Men’s freestyle Semifinals: 57 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 79 kg and 97 kg

6:00 p.m. - Women’s freestyle Finals and Awards: 53 kg, 57 kg, 62 kg, 65kg and 72 kg

Saturday, September 7

10:00 a.m. - Men’s freestyle Repechage: 57 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 79 kg and 97 kg and Men’s freestyle Qualification rounds: 61 kg, 74 kg, 86 kg, 92 kg and 125 kg

4:45 p.m. - Men’s freestyle Semifinals: 61 kg, 74 kg, 86 kg, 92 kg and 125 kg

6:00 p.m. - Men’s freestyle Finals and Awards: 57 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg, 79 kg and 97 kg

Sunday, September 8

4:00 p.m. - Men’s freestyle Repechage: 61 kg, 74 kg, 86 kg, 92 kg and 125 kg

6:00 p.m. - Men’s freestyle Finals and Awards: 61 kg, 74 kg, 86 kg, 92 kg and 125 kg