Spencer Lee arm raise at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France.

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Spencer Lee named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare

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by Savannah Asmann, USA Wrestling

Spencer Lee (Iowa City, Iowa/Hawkeye WC/Titan Mercury WC) has been named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, on January 22, 2025.

Lee opened 2025 at the Grand Prix Henri Deglane in Nice, France, and dominated the 57 kg bracket en route to a gold medal finish. He showcased his skills by finishing the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record, securing five technical falls, and outscoring his opponents a combined 50-0.

In the gold medal match, Lee defeated Thomas Epp of Switzerland with a double leg takedown followed by four gut-wrench turns, clinching a 10-0 victory in just 33 seconds. Lee's longest match lasted only 38 seconds, and his total time on the mat was 2 minutes and 47 seconds across five matches.

This was Lee’s first competition since the 2024 Paris Olympics, where he earned a silver medal. In 2024, he also secured gold at the Pan American Championships and the World Olympic Games Qualifier. His impressive resume also includes being a two-time U20 World champion, U17 World champion, and three-time NCAA champion for the University of Iowa.

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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