Kylie Welker (Iowa) at the 2025 NCWWC National Championships in Coralville, Iowa.

Athlete of Week

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

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by Savannah Asmann, USA Wrestling

Kylie Welker (Franksville, Wis./Iowa) has been named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare, on March 12, 2025.

On Saturday, Welker won her second NCWWC National title at 180 pounds, helping Iowa to its second team title. She was one of three champions for the Hawkeyes, with Macey Kilty and Kennedy Blades also earning national titles.

In the finals, she defeated freshman No. 2 seed Sabrina Nauss of Grand Valley State, 10-0. Her route to the finals included four technical falls and one pin in under a minute, while leading 6-0. Welker did not concede a single point throughout the national tournament.

Internationally, Welker is a 2024 Senior World Team member and 2024 U23 World Champion. In 2021, Welker secured gold at the 2021 Junior World Championships, adding to her growing collection of World medals.

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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