Wyatt Hendrickson's Historic Upset at NCAA Wrestling Championships Alongside Carter Starocci's Fifth Title Win
Wyatt Hendrickson stunned Olympic champion Gable Steveson in a final-seconds takedown, while Carter Starocci earned his fifth national title at the NCAA Championship.
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At the NCAA Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia, Wyatt Hendrickson pulled off what is being called the "biggest upset in NCAA history" by defeating Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson 5-4 with a dramatic last-second takedown. Hendrickson, who entered the match on an unbeaten streak, celebrated with an emotional salute to President Trump, who attended the event alongside Elon Musk. Meanwhile, Penn State's Carter Starocci secured his fifth national title by edging Northern Iowa's Parker Keckeisen 4-3. The championship highlighted both remarkable athletic achievements and a notable presence of political figures, drawing cheers and protests alike.
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Wyatt Hendrickson's upset over Gable Steveson is considered one of the biggest in NCAA history. It signifies a major victory for Hendrickson, highlighting his skills against a prominent Olympic champion, which could shake up team standings and individual rankings.
The 2025 NCAA Wrestling Championships took place from March 20-22 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Penn State won the team title for the fourth consecutive year, marking their 13th team championship since 2011 under Coach Cael Sanderson.
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