The 2026 Senior World Championships wrapped up on Sunday afternoon with the men’s and women’s freestyle teams claiming team titles and 15 Americans came away with medals. Nine in men’s freestyle and six in women’s freestyle. 
Those world medalists will add their names (or add another medal to their existing total) the list below which is American world medalist in all three styles since 2001. 
Men’s Freestyle
Vito Arujau (2): 2024 - Bronze, 2023 - Gold
Bo Bassett (1): 2026 - Gold
Marcus Blaze (1): 2026 - Bronze
Jordan Burroughs (9): 2022 - Gold, 2021 - Gold, 2019 - Bronze, 2018 - Bronze, 2017 - Gold, 2015 - Gold, 2014 - Bronze, 2013 - Gold, 2011 - Gold
Joe Colon (1): 2018 - Bronze
Daniel Cormier (1): 2007 - Bronze
J’den Cox (5): 2022 - Silver, 2021 - Bronze, 2019 - Gold, 2018 - Gold, 2017 - Bronze
Kyle Dake (6): 2026 - Gold, 2023 - Silver, 2022 - Gold, 2021 - Gold, 2019 - Gold, 2018 - Gold
Yianni Diakomihalis (1): 2022 - Silver
Tervel Dlagnev (2): 2014 - Bronze, 2009 - Bronze
Brandon Eggum (1): 2001 - Silver
Daton Fix (1): 2021 - Silver
Thomas Gilman (3): 2022 - Silver, 2021 - Gold, 2017 - Silver
James Green (2): 2017 - Silver, 2015 - Bronze
Nick Gwiazdowski (2): 2018 - Bronze, 2017 - Bronze
Levi Haines (2): 2026 - Gold, 2025 - Silver
Wyatt Hendrickson (1): 2026 - Bronze
Sammie Henson (1): 2006 - Bronze
Jake Herbert (1): 2009 - Silver
Trent Hidlay (2): 2026 - Silver, 2025 - Gold
Spencer Lee (1): 2026 - Gold
Kerry McCoy (1): 2003 - Silver
Mason Parris (1): 2023 - Bronze
Donny Pritzlaff (1): 2006 - Bronze
Zain Retherford (3): 2026 - Bronze, 2023 - Gold, 2022 - Silver
Cael Sanderson (1): 2003 - Silver
Kyle Snyder (9): 2026 - Gold, 2025 - Gold, 2023 - Bronze, 2022 - Gold, 2021 - Silver, 2019 - Bronze, 2018 - Silver, 2017 - Gold, 2015 - Gold
Logan Stieber (1): 2016 - Gold
David Taylor (5): 2024 - Bronze, 2023 - Gold, 2022 - Gold, 2021 - Silver, 2018 - Gold
Tolly Thompson (1): 2005 - Bronze
Zahid Valencia (2): 2025 - Gold, 2023 - Bronze
Jake Varner (1): 2011 - Bronze
Joe Williams (2): 2005 - Bronze, 2001 - Bronze
Real Woods (1): 2025 - Bronze
Bill Zadick (1): 2006 - Gold
Mike Zadick (1): 2006 - Silver
 
Women’s Freestyle
Ali Bernard (1): 2011 - Bronze
Kennedy Blades (2): 2026 - Bronze, 2025 - Bronze
Jenna Burkert (1): 2021 - Bronze
Clarissa Chun (1): 2008 - Gold
Katie Downing (1): 2007 - Bronze, 2005 - Bronze
Amit Elor (2): 2023 - Gold, 2022 - Gold
Tina George (2): 2003 - Silver, 2002 - Silver 
Adeline Gray (9): 2023 - Bronze, 2021 - Gold, 2019 - Gold, 2018 - Gold, 2015 - Gold, 2014 - Gold, 2013 - Bronze, 2012 - Gold, 2011 - Bronze
Dymond Guilford (1): 2026 - Bronze
Sarah Hildebrandt (4): 2023 - Bronze, 2022 - Bronze, 2021 - Silver, 2018 - Silver
Leigh Jaynes (1): 2015 - Bronze
Macey Kilty (2): 2024 - Bronze, 2023 - Silver
Alyssa Lampe (2): 2013 - Bronze, 2012 - Bronze
Becka Leathers (1): 2017 - Bronze
Everest Leydecker (1): 2026 - Gold
Kristie Marano (4): 2007 - Silver, 2006 - Bronze, 2003 - Gold, 2002 - Bronze
Helen Maroulis (9): 2026 - Bronze, 2025 - Gold, 2023 - Bronze, 2022 - Silver, 2021 - Gold, 2017 - Gold, 2015 - Gold, 2014 - Bronze, 2012 - Silver
Sara McMann (3): 2007 - Bronze, 2005 - Bronze, 2003 - Silver
Tamyra Mensah-Stock (4): 2022 - Gold, 2021 - Bronze, 2019 - Gold, 2018 - Bronze
Kayla Miracle (2): 2022 - Silver, 2021 - Silver
Patricia Miranda (2): 2006 - Bronze, 2003 - Silver
Forrest Molinari (1): 2021 - Bronze
Tocarra Montgomery (1): 2003 - Silver, 2001 - Silver
Stephanie Murata (1): 2001 - Silver
Abby Nette (1): 2026 - Silver
Adaugo Nwachukwu (1): 2026 - Gold
Tatiana Padilla (1): 2010 - Bronze, 2008 - Bronze
Jennifer Page (1): 2023 - Bronze
Dom Parrish (1): 2022 - Gold
Elena Pirozhkova (4): 2014 - Silver, 2013 - Bronze, 2012 - Gold, 2010 - Silver
Alli Ragan (2): 2017 - Silver, 2016 - Silver
Sally Roberts (2): 2005 - Bronze, 2003 - Bronze
Iris Smith (1): 2005 - Gold
Mallory Velte (2): 2022 - Bronze, 2018 - Bronze
Kylie Welker (2): 2025 - Bronze, 2024 - Bronze
Jacarra Winchester (2): 2023 - Silver, 2019 - Gold
Jenny Wong (1): 2003 - Bronze
 
Men’s Greco-Roman
Andy Bisek (2): 2015 - Bronze, 2014 - Bronze
Dremiel Byers (3): 2009 - Silver, 2007 Bronze, 2002 Gold
Adam Coon (1): 2018 - Silver
Rulon Gardner (1): 2001 - Gold
G’Angelo Hancock (1): 2021 - Bronze
Justin Lester (2): 2007 - Bronze, 2006 - Bronze
Matt Lindland (1): 2001 - Silver
Justin Ruiz (1): 2005 - Bronze
Brad Vering (1): 2007 - Silver
Joe Warren (1): 2006 - Gold

COLUMBIA, Mo. — After nearly three decades leading Mizzou Wrestling, head coach Brian Smith announced that the 2026-27 season will be his final at the helm of the Tigers. Smith will retire following his 29th season leading the program, leaving behind a legacy that has helped establish Tiger Style as one of the nation's premier collegiate wrestling programs.
With Smith’s retirement, Mizzou Director of Athletics Laird Veatch has appointed current associate head coach Kendric Maple to take over as the program’s head coach following the 2026-27 season.
Mizzou Athletics will host a press conference Thursday, Nov. 5, at 3 p.m. CT inside the EquipmentShare Club 1926 in Memorial Stadium’s North End Zone, featuring Veatch, Smith and Maple.
“For almost 30 years at Mizzou, Brian Smith has established a championship program and an elite team culture that has shaped generations of student-athletes and elevated our entire wrestling program,” Veatch said. “We’re grateful for everything Brian has given this university — and we’re incredibly excited to support Kendric Maple as he builds on that foundation. Our focus right now is on the 2026-27 team and the opportunities ahead this season, and the best way to honor Coach Smith's legacy is to keep competing and pursuing championships."
“Very few coaches get the opportunity to leave on their own terms. I'm grateful that I can do that, and I'm grateful that I can leave this program in a position of strength,” Smith said. “We have outstanding coaches, an incredible staff, and a talented young team. I believe the future of Mizzou Wrestling is as bright as it's ever been. I am thankful to the University of Missouri, the people of Columbia and the state of Missouri for the incredible support they have shown our program over the years. Thank you for believing in Tiger Style and for being part of this incredible journey. Now let’s go do something special at the NCAA Championship in St. Louis.”
“Brian Smith’s ‘Tiger Style’ not only built champions. His branded method of coaching also molded successful and productive lives for all his followers,” said Bob Blitz, Vice Chair of the University of Missouri Board of Curators and Chair of the Mizzou Intercollegiate Athletics Special Committee. “Brian’s excellent record as a coach hopefully will be duplicated or even exceeded, but as a person Brian can never be replaced.”
Maple enters his eighth season with Mizzou Wrestling and fifth as associate head coach after joining the program as an assistant in 2019. During his time with the Tigers, Maple has helped coach seven wrestlers to 17 All-America honors, 11 conference champions and Keegan O’Toole to back-to-back NCAA titles in 2022 and 2023. He also helped Mizzou earn a fifth-place finish at the 2023 NCAA Championships, the program’s best result since 2017.
Before arriving at Mizzou, Maple coached at Nebraska, Purdue and his alma mater, Oklahoma. As a wrestler for the Sooners, he was a three-time NCAA All-American and won the 2013 NCAA Championship at 141 pounds, finishing his collegiate career with a 127-25 record. He also found success in freestyle wrestling, winning the UWW Freestyle World Cup in 2018 and the U.S. Freestyle Open in 2017 and 2022.
“Coach Smith has meant so much to me, this program and the University of Missouri,” Maple said. “His impact goes far beyond wins and championships, building a culture, a family and a standard that has shaped generations of young men. I’m incredibly grateful for his mentorship, friendship and trust. I’m humbled and honored to lead this program in the future, and I look forward to building on the foundation he has established, pursuing championships and developing young men who make Mizzou proud. But right now, our focus remains on making this season a special one for Coach Smith and our team.”
Since his hiring on May 5, 1998, Smith has transformed Mizzou Wrestling into perennial contenders for conference and national championships. In 28 seasons, Smith has guided the Tigers to 351 dual victories, accounting for more than half of the program's 681 all-time wins.
Throughout his tenure, Smith has coached 66 conference champions, 203 NCAA qualifiers and 72 All-Americans, while leading six Tigers to a combined 10 individual national championships. He holds a career record of 354-130-3 (.730) at Mizzou and led the program to 12 consecutive conference team titles from 2012-23.
Smith's impact has extended to the national stage, where Missouri has consistently competed among the country's top programs. His teams have earned two NCAA Championship team trophies, finishing third in 2007 and fourth in 2015, and placed in the top 10 at nine of the last 12 national tournaments.
Smith has also helped develop athletes who excelled on the international stage. Former Tigers Ben Askren and J'den Cox represented the United States at the 2008 and 2016 Summer Olympics, respectively, with Cox capturing a bronze medal in Rio de Janeiro. More recently, O'Toole claimed U20 and U23 world titles in 2021 and 2023, respectively; Rocky Elam captured U20 world gold in 2021; and Aeoden Sinclair won gold at the 2026 U20 Championships. During Smith's tenure, Mizzou wrestlers have made 20 appearances at World Championships across multiple age groups.
Beyond competition, Smith has emphasized the development of student-athletes in the classroom and throughout their lives. Under his leadership, Mizzou wrestlers have earned 180 academic honors. His coaching has also been recognized nationally, including the 2007 Dan Gable Coach of the Year award, the 2017 NWCA Coach of the Year honor, three Big 12 Coach of the Year awards and five MAC Coach of the Year honors.
As Smith enters his final season, Mizzou Wrestling will celebrate the coach, mentor and leader whose impact has shaped generations of Tigers and helped define the standard of Tiger Style. His final campaign will provide an opportunity to honor his career, recognize his contributions to the program and reflect on a legacy that will continue well beyond his time on the mat.

The college season kicked off last weekend; however, most of the action took place in a tournament format. There were a couple of duals scattered here and there, but this week the season really moves into gear with plenty of good matchups. 
The intriguing matchups are exactly what we’re focusing on today, matchups of the individual variety that may take place within some of those duals. 
Later in the week, we’ll focus on one specific dual that is loaded with great matchups, but here’s a tease. A weight-by-weight look at the ranked versus ranked matches slated to take place during dual meet action from Friday-Sunday. There will probably be some in the tournaments and pool events taking place over the weekend, but it’s frustrating to try and project those without entries and trying to project advancement. 
 
125 lbs
#6 Eddie Ventresca (Virginia Tech) vs. #22 Matty Lopes (Lehigh)
#7 Troy Spratley (Oklahoma State) vs. #33 Oumar Tounkara (Drexel)
#16 Conrad Hendriksen/Sebastian Degenarro (Oklahoma) vs. #30 Daniel Guanajuato (Northern Colorado)
 
133 lbs
#18 Isaiah Powe (Oklahoma) vs. #27 Carter Schmidt (Northern Colorado)
 
141 lbs
#1 Luke Stanich (Lehigh) vs. #5 Bo Bassett (Virginia Tech)
#4 Carter Nogle (Air Force) vs. #24 Isaiah Schaefer (Purdue)
#7 Jacob Van Dee (Nebraska) vs. #16 Luke Willochell (Wyoming)
 
149 lbs
#1 Caleb Henson (Virginia Tech) vs. #22 Jayden Scott (Lehigh)
#2 Sergio Vega (Oklahoma State) vs. #24 Anthony Santaniello (Drexel)
#16 Lucas Kapusta (Lock Haven) vs. #20 Tom Crook (Indiana)
#20 Tom Crook (Indiana) vs. #22 Jayden Scott (Lehigh)
#21 Michael Gioffre (Illinois) vs. #32 Noah Tapia (Hofstra)
 
157 lbs
#8 Collin Gaj (Virginia Tech) vs. #15 Logan Rozynski (Lehigh)
#27 Conner Harer (Rutgers) vs. #28 Jonathan Ley (Navy)
 
165 lbs
#14 Connor Euton (Iowa State) vs. #24 Moses Espinoza-Owens (Utah Valley)
#16 Andrew Barbosa (Rutgers) vs. #33 Dylan Elmore (Navy)
#21 Tyler Lillard (Indiana) vs. #28 Nick Stampoulos (Lock Haven)
 
174 lbs
#2 Christopher Minto (Nebraska) vs. #32 Riley Davis (Wyoming)
#4 Danny Wask (Navy) vs. #19 Ryan Ford (Rutgers)
#12 Alex Facundo (Oklahoma State) vs. #24 Jasiah Queen (Drexel)
 
184 lbs
#8 Shane Cartagena-Walsh (Rutgers) vs. #32 Daniel Williams (Navy)
#21 Rylan Rogers (Lehigh) vs. #23 Jaden Bullock (Virginia Tech)
#21 Rylan Rogers (Lehigh) vs. #28 Sam Goin (Indiana)
#22 Tomas Brooker (Appalachian State) vs. #30 Sammy Gautreau (Lock Haven)
#28 Sam Goin (Indiana) vs. #30 Sammy Gautreau (Lock Haven)
 
197 lbs
#4 Joey Novak (Wyoming) vs. #5 Camden McDanel (Nebraska)
#8 Sonny Sasso (Virginia Tech) vs. #29 Caden Rogers (Lehigh)
#18 Gabe Sollars (Indiana) vs. #29 Caden Rogers (Lehigh)
#23 Kael Bennie (Utah Valley) vs. #32 Carson Floyd/Brayden Thompson (Iowa State)
 
285 lbs
#1 Konner Doucet/Dreshaun Ross (Oklahoma State) vs. #20 Nate Schon (Drexel)
#4 Christian Carroll (Wyoming) vs. #14 Cade Ziola (Nebraska)
#5 Nathan Taylor (Lehigh) vs. #13 Jimmy Mullen (Virginia Tech)
#5 Nathan Taylor (Lehigh) vs. #17 Connor Barket (Indiana) 
#11 Spencer Lanosga (Navy) vs. #21 Daniel Herrera (Rutgers)
#17 Connor Barket (Indiana) vs. #23 Stephan Monchery (Appalachian State)