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Tamyra Mensah-Stock is an Olympic Champion and World Champion freestyle wrestler who was born in Chicago, Illinois. Prior to her success on the international level, she attended and wrestled at Wayland Baptist University. Now she is a member of the Titan Mercury Wrestling Club. In 2021, Mensah-Stock will make her first Olympic appearance after earning a quota spot for the United States at 68 kg, and subsequently winning the 2021 Olympic Team Trials.

  1. Wrestling Star Peyton Prussin Signs With WWE Under New Ring Name

    Wrestling Star Peyton Prussin Signs With WWE Under New Ring Name

    Feb 4, 2024

    Peyton Prussin made history on January 26, 2023, by becoming the first female wrestler and the first NAIA athlete to be included in World Wrestling Entertainment’s Next In Line program.
  2. Amit Elor's 8th World Gold Medal Is Beyond Historic

    Amit Elor's 8th World Gold Medal Is Beyond Historic

    Oct 30, 2023

    Some watch history and others make history. Amit Elor just kicked down wrestling history's door and is lapping the field.
  3. Women's Freestyle Final X 2023 Watch Guide

    Women's Freestyle Final X 2023 Watch Guide

    Jun 6, 2023

    Final X, presented by Tezos, determines the 2023 U.S. Senior World Teams in all three Olympic disciplines: men’s and women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman. Final X is the last leg in the World Team Trials process.
  4. Olympic Champion Tamyra Mensah-Stock Signs With WWE

    Olympic Champion Tamyra Mensah-Stock Signs With WWE

    May 3, 2023

    Per ESPN, 2021 Olympic gold medalist Tamyra Mensah-Stock has signed with the WWE. There had been speculation and rumors surrounding her absence of competition since the 2022 World Championships and her public interest in WWE, but it is now official.
  5. US Open Women's Freestyle Wrestling Preview

    US Open Women's Freestyle Wrestling Preview

    Apr 21, 2023

    Below is a preview of the women’s US Open field based on the latest registration list. There’s always a chance that a quality wrestler enters at the last minute or that a wrestler switches weight, but this offers an overview of the leading contenders at each weight.
  6. Women's Weekly: King Holds Court

    Women's Weekly: King Holds Court

    Jan 16, 2023

    There was no post-National Duals hangover for King University. The Tornado wreaked havoc on the competition at home following a memorable weekend in Louisville, highlighted by a thrilling 23-21 win over North Central in the finals.
  7. Women's Weekly: Amit Elor Makes History

    Women's Weekly: Amit Elor Makes History

    Sep 22, 2022

    Three of four World Championships are complete following a historic performance by the U.S. women’s freestyle team in Belgrade, Serbia. The team finished second behind Japan and crowned three individual World champions and won seven total medals.
  8. Team USA Men's Freestyle Updates At The 2022 World Championships

    Team USA Men's Freestyle Updates At The 2022 World Championships

    Sep 18, 2022

    It's all about the team race: USA vs Iran! It's party time in Belgrade, let's go!
  9. World Championships Team Race Tracker - Women's Freestyle

    World Championships Team Race Tracker - Women's Freestyle

    Sep 15, 2022

    The team race has come to a close in Women’s Freestyle at the World Championships in Belgrade, Serbia. Check out a breakdown of the final team scores and a full comparison between Japan and the United States in all 10 weights.
  10. Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 6

    Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 6

    Sep 15, 2022

    Team USA has a big session with lots of hardware on the line. Zain Retherford (70 kg), Jordan Burroughs (79 kg), and David Taylor (86 kg) are in the semis while Helen Maroulis (57 kg), Tamyra Mensah-Stock (68 kg), and Amit Elor (72 kg) wrestle for gold medals. The action begins at 10:45 a.m. Eastern.
  11. Team USA Women's Updates At The 2022 World Championships

    Team USA Women's Updates At The 2022 World Championships

    Sep 14, 2022

    The American women continue to make strides on the senior level. Belgrade will be another opportunity to make a statement on the world stage.
  12. Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 5

    Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 5

    Sep 14, 2022

    It's a big session for the U.S. women's freestyle team. Keep up to date as Dom Parrish (53 kg) wrestles for gold, Sarah Hildebrandt (50 kg) and Mallory Velte (65 kg) go for bronze and Helen Maroulis (57 kg), Tamyra Mensah-Stock (68 kg), and Amit Elor (72 kg) wrestle in the semifinals. The action begins at 10:45 p.m. Eastern.
  13. Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 4

    Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 4

    Sep 13, 2022

    The U.S. women's freestyle wrestling team has a big day ahead beginning at 10:45 a.m. Eastern. Sarah Hildebrandt (50 kg) and Dom Parrish (53 kg) wrestle their semifinal bouts while Jacarra Winchester (55 kg) goes for bronze and Kayla Miracle (62 kg) goes for gold.
  14. Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 3

    Senior World Championships Match Notes - Day 3

    Sep 12, 2022

    Keep up to date at the 2022 World Championships as Jacarra Winchester and Kayla Miracle wrestle for a spot in the World finals. The action begins at 10:45 a.m. Eastern on FloWrestling.
  15. Belgrade Bracket Breakdowns: Women's Freestyle 62, 65, 68, 72, 76 KG

    Belgrade Bracket Breakdowns: Women's Freestyle 62, 65, 68, 72, 76 KG

    Sep 9, 2022

    With the chaos of COVID-19 and the Olympic Games’ postponement, it’s been three long years since wrestling had a typical World Championships. Thankfully, this year’s tournament promises plenty of intriguing storylines and ample opportunity for the American women to further prove themselves on the world stage. Don’t miss the women’s freestyle competition, which will take place from September 12-15.