Olympic medalist Lee headlines U.S. lineup for Kunayev D.A. International in Kazakhstan

Four U.S. men’s freestyle athletes, led by 2024 Olympic silver medalist Spencer Lee, are set to compete at the Kunayev D.A. International held in Taraz, Kazakhstan, December 20-22.

This event will mark Lee’s first appearance on the competition scene since his 57 kg medal run in Paris last August. It is his fourth international tournament of the 2024 calendar year. On top of his Olympic silver, Lee won gold at the Pan American Championships and the World Olympic Games Qualifier.

Joining Lee on the tour are three highly-touted individuals—two-time age-group World medalist Joseph McKenna at 65 kg, U20 World champion David Carr at 74 kg and past U.S. National Team member Jonathan Aiello at 97 kg.

McKenna is the defending 65 kg champion at the Kunayev D.A. International. He has competed twice in 2024, earning a third-place finish at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials and a bronze medal at the Zagreb Open.

Carr, a two-time NCAA champion for Iowa State, recently placed third at the Senior World Team Trials for the non-Olympic weight classes at 79 kg.

Aiello has earned two international medals in 2024, a silver medal at the Yasar Dogu and bronze medal at the Bill Farrell Memorial International. He was a U.S. National Team member in 2022 and is a 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials qualifier.

Information regarding an event live stream and online brackets will be shared by USA Wrestling when made available.