A native of Ankeny, Iowa, Rathjen was a runner up in the summer of 2021 at the Fargo junior freestyle national championships. Rathjen has won numerous titles on the youth circuit both nationally and in the state of Iowa. Rathjen made his high school debut in the 2017-2018 season finishing as a runner up at the Iowa 3A state tournament. Rathjen returned in 18 -19winning the Johnston Valley invitational, and finishing as runner up at the Cliff Keen Invitational.
College Results
2024-2025
DATE | W/L | REPLAY | RESULT | OPPONENT | OPP. TEAM | EVENT | RND. | WT. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12/30 | L | MFFL 0-0 | A. Allen | South Dakota State | Soldier Salute | 4th Wrestleback (32 Man) | 149 | |
12/30 | L | MD 12-4 | C. Realbuto | Northern Iowa | Soldier Salute | Quarters & 3rd WB (32 Man) | 149 | |
12/30 | W | DEC 5-2 | K. Naaktgeboren | Iowa State | Soldier Salute | Round 2 Champ & WB (32 Man) | 149 | |
12/29 | W | DEC 12-6 | N. Vafiadis | Navy | Soldier Salute | Round 1 (32 Man) | 149 |
