Kylie Welker is a Waterford, Wisconsin native who showed out at the 2021 Olympic Trials, reaching the finals as a 17-year-old. In the finals she fell to five-time World champion and eventual Olympic silver medalist Adeline Gray. Despite not winning the Olympic spot, Welker still earned spots on both the 2021 Junior and U23 World teams at 76 kg.
Women's Dual Of The Week: #1 Life vs #1 Iowa Wrestling
Jan 17, 2024
What: #1 Life (Marietta, GA), 11-0 (NAIA) vs #1 Iowa (Iowa City), 11-0 (NCAA)When: Sunday, January 21 at 2:30 p.m. CSTWhere: Iowa City, Iowa (Carver-Hawkeye Arena)How To Watch: B1G+
Who Will Win The 2024 USAW Women's College Wrestler Of The Year?
Jan 16, 2024
The second annual USA Wrestling Women’s College Wrestler of the Year will be awarded after the season, but several wrestlers have separated themselves at the halfway point. Women’s college varsity wrestlers from all of the recognized college organizations are eligible, including NCAA, NAIA, and NJCAA/junior college programs.
10 Women's Freestyle Matches We Hope To See At US Nationals
Dec 13, 2023
Olympic Trials berths are on the line as all six women’s freestyle weights will be contested at US Nationals on December 15-17. Every match matters since only the top five in each class qualify. Here are 10 match-ups we hope to see in Dallas this weekend.
Adaugo Nwachukwu Retains Top Spot In Pound-For-Pound College Rankings
Nov 24, 2023
The college season is underway and Iowa programs occupy five of the top 10 spots in the women’s college pound-for-pound rankings. William Penn’s Adaugo Nwachukwu retains her #1 spot while her teammate Mia Palumbo is #10.
U.S. Women's National Team Shows Diverse Paths To Success
Oct 9, 2023
There’s more than one way to reach high-level success — and this year’s women’s national team proves it. The top three finishers at every weight are on the USA Wrestling National Team, which leads to funding and first-in-line preference for international competitions.
U.S. Women Have Tough Decisions To Make For 2024 Olympic Trials
Sep 26, 2023
The 2023 World Championships are over, and now the real work begins. The Olympic Games, unfortunately, shrinks to six weight classes in each style from 10 at the Worlds.
How Will Iowa Make Line-up Decisions During Inaugural Wrestling Season?
Jul 13, 2023
The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team kicks off its inaugural season later this year. Head coach Clarissa Chun has already built a championship-caliber team with multiple high-level options at most weights.
There's A New #1 In The Early Pound-For-Pound Women's College Rankings
Jun 23, 2023
There’s a new number one in the pound-for-pound women’s college rankings — and her name is Adaugo Nwachukwu.
76 kg Is Good As Gold For The United States
May 5, 2023
Watching the 76-kilogram field compete at the US Open was like watching the World Championships — only better. The United States currently has the five best 76 kg wrestlers in the world, and it’s not even close.
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.
Elor, Welker, Blades Headline U20 Field at Women's Nationals
Apr 12, 2023
For the first time, Women’s Nationals will take place in Spokane, Washington this weekend as U15, U17, U20, and U23 divisions will all produce a new roster of World and National teamers for USA Wrestling. There’s currently more than 1,000 entries for the event.
The 76 kg US Open Field Is Loaded With Star Power
Apr 5, 2023
The 2023 US Open is upon us, and no weight class has more depth and intrigue that 76 kilograms.
Women's Weekly: Yelena Makoyed Is For Real
Feb 6, 2023
This is starting to get good.
Women's Weekly: Can McKendree Compete With Iowa?
Jan 24, 2023
Don’t count out the reigning three-time national collegiate champions just yet.
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.
