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Thales Silva named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare

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by Savannah Asmann, USA Wrestling

Thales Silva at the 2024 16U National Championships in Fargo, N.D.

Thales Silva (Clovis, Calif./Izzy Style Wrestling) has been named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, on April 2, 2025.

At the Northwest Regional last weekend, Silva competed at 100 pounds in the 16U division, and was one of ten to double up on titles, winning gold in both freestyle and Greco-Roman.

The USA Wrestling Northwest Regional is a qualifier for the 2025 16U and Junior National Championships that occur annually in Fargo, North Dakota. In 2024, Silva won the 88-pound title in the 16U Greco-Roman division. In freestyle, Silva placed fifth at 88 pounds in the 16U division.

In the fall of 2024, Silva placed third in the 9th-10th grade boys division at the Brian Keck Memorial Preseason Nationals. At the 2024 U.S. Open, Silva won the U15 Greco-Roman title at 38 kg.

To nominate a wrestler for this honor please email the athlete's name, wrestling program, weekly accomplishments, and career accolades to communications@usawrestling.org.

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