The women’s freestyle U23 World Championships are October 22-25 in Novi Sad, Serbia. The United States is sending a 10-member team filled with proven talent and breakout stars. Below is a breakdown of each weight and what you can expect.

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Women’s Freestyle Schedule (all times Eastern)

Wednesday, October 22 
4 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (WFS 50-72-76 kg)

10:45 a.m. – Semifinals (WFS 50-72-76 kg)

Thursday, October 23 
4 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (WFS 55-57-65-68 kg), Repechage (WFS 50-72-76 kg)

11 a.m. – Semifinals (WFS 55-57-65-68 kg)

Noon – Medal Matches (WFS 50-72-76 kg)

Friday, October 24 
4 a.m. – Qualification Rounds (WFS 53-59-62 kg), Repechage (WFS 55-57-65-68 kg)

10:45 p.m. – Semifinals (WFS 53-59-62 kg)

Noon – Medal Matches (WFS 55-57-65-68 kg)

Saturday, October 25 
4 a.m. – Repechage (WFS 53-59-62 kg)

Noon – Medal Matches (WFS 53-59-62 kg)

50 kg: Audrey Jimenez

College: Lehigh (NCAA, D1)

Jimenez has had a busy and full summer. This is her third World Team, following her silver medal at the U20 Worlds and a 15th-place finish in the senior division. The Tucson, Arizona, native has five age-level World medals (four silver and a bronze) on her resume and is looking to add another. 

She is one of the most offensive-minded wrestlers in the field, always attacking and transitioning to turns after takedowns. For as much as Jimenez has accomplished, she hasn’t wrestled a college match — yet. Jimenez will be a freshman at Lehigh for the inaugural NCAA women’s freestyle season. 

53 kg: Brianna Gonzalez

College: Iowa (NCAA, D1)

Gonzalez won the 2025 US Open after finishing fifth at the 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships. Her run included wins over two-time college national champ Jasylyn Gallegos, US Open and age-level World champ Katie Gomez, U23 World champ and NCWWC champ Sage Mortimer, and two-time NCWWC champ Felicity Taylor. 

The El Monte, California, native fell to Taylor in straight matches at Final X, but it earned her a spot on the U23 World Team. The Hawkeye junior will compete at 117 pounds this season.

55 kg: Cristelle Rodriguez

College: Doane (NAIA)

Rodriguez competed at the Senior World Championships for the first time earlier this year, finishing 10th. She is a 2024 U20 World champion and two-time NAIA champion, and is seeking her third title this season. The Clovis, California, native has a full toolbox, with low-level, mid-level, and upper-body attacks. 

57 kg: Cecilia Williams

High School: Mason High School (Lansing, Michigan)

Williams is the lone high schooler after winning U23 Nationals in April. The Lansing, Michigan, native won straight matches in the best-of-three finals over Alyssa Mahan to make the team, then finished 10th at the U23 Pan-Ams a few days later. 

59 kg: Alexis Janiak

College: Aurora (NCAA, D3)

Janiak is a proven age-level star, winning bronze and silver at the past two U20 World Championships. Her controversial semifinal loss to Italy’s Aurora Russo in the 2023 U20 World Championships could be avenged this year if the two meet at the U23 Worlds. 

The Plainfield, Illinois, native has placed third, second, and first at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships, and she will seek an NCAA title during her senior season. 

62 kg: Adaugo Nwachukwu

College: Iowa Wesleyan (NAIA) and William Penn (NAIA)

Nwachukwu made her first Senior World Team this year, finishing seventh. This is her fifth age-level team, after winning a bronze medal at the 2022 U20 Worlds. Her explosive shots and throws make her a dangerous draw for any wrestler in the field. The San Jose, California, native was named the 2024 USA Wrestling’s Women’s College Wrestler of the Year after winning her third NAIA title.  

65 kg: Bella Mir (Naperville, Ill./Cardinal WC)

College: Iowa (NCAA, D1) and North Central (NCAA, D3)

Mir has a diverse combat background, competing in wrestling, grappling, and MMA. She’s a blue belt no-gi World champion and a two-time college wrestling All-American (5th, 2nd). She finished fifth at the 2023 U20 World Championships and has a 4-0 MMA record. She is a junior at North Central after starting her career at the University of Iowa. Mir is the first NIL athlete for the UFC. 

68 kg – Brooklyn Hays

College: Augsburg (NCAA, D3)

Hays reached 2025 Final X, dropping straight matches to 2024 Olympic silver medalist Kennedy Blades, who opted out of her U23 World team spot. This is a unique opportunity for Hays, who notched a win over World champion Buse Tosun of Turkey earlier this year. Always smiling and happy to compete, Hays is a bright spot on the 10-member U.S. team. 

72 kg – Jasmine Robinson

College: McKendree (NCAA, D2)

Robinson is a 2024 U20 World champion, who finished fifth earlier this year, and won a bronze medal at the 2023 U17 World Championships. Her crisp, clean shots and explosive throws make her a fan favorite. She won the U20 World Team Trials over U17 World champion Piper Fowler, and dominated the field at U23 Nationals during the same weekend. 

A member of the Army’s World Class Athlete Program, Robinson will compete for McKendree this season. 

76 kg – Kylie Welker

College: NCAA, D1

Welker is a gold medal favorite after winning the 2024 U23 World Championships at 72 kg, and is a 2024 and 2025 Senior World bronze medalist. Her snatch single is nearly unstoppable, which is bad news for the field. The University of Iowa star enters her junior season as a two-time NCWWC champion and is the favorite to win an NCAA title during the 2026 season.