BRATISLAVA, Slovakia — Minnesota wrestlers played a key role for Team USA at the 2026 U20 World Championships, highlighted by podium finishes in men’s freestyle and women’s freestyle alongside a solid appearance in Greco-Roman.
The Championships spanned eight days of competition—Greco-Roman competed August 16-19, women’s freestyle August 18-21, and men’s freestyle wrapped up August 20-23.
St. Michael-Albertville graduate and 2026 NCAA champion Landon Robideau capped a strong tournament at 70 kg in men’s freestyle by claiming a bronze medal. Robideau advanced through the opening rounds before dropping a 3-2 match in the semifinals to two-time Senior Asian bronze medalist Sina Khalili of Iran. Robideau led 2-1 late in the bout before Khalili converted a double leg with 43 seconds remaining. Bouncing back in the medal round, Robideau secured a 3-1 decision over Zalkarbek Tabaldiev of Kyrgyzstan. Trailing 1-0 at the break off a shot clock point, Robideau scored two step-out points and earned a shot clock point of his own to secure the victory and seal Team USA’s perfect 10-for-10 medal performance in men’s freestyle.
In women’s freestyle, Northfield High School’s Caley Graber earned a bronze medal at 59 kg. Graber advanced to the semifinals before being edged on criteria in a 2-2 decision against 2024 U17 World silver medalist Sae Noguchi of Japan. Graber took an early lead with a first-period takedown, but Noguchi countered with a takedown in the second period to take the win. Graber regrouped in the repechage and bronze-medal rounds to secure her spot on the podium, helping the U.S. women secure a top-five team finish.
In Greco-Roman competition, Stillwater High School product Cittadino Tuttle represented Team USA at 97 kg after winning the U20 World Team Trials earlier in the summer. Tuttle drew a tough opening matchup against Greece’s Dimitrios Pappas, losing a tight 2-1 decision. When Pappas failed to advance to the finals, Tuttle was eliminated from repechage contention.
2026 U20 World Championships News on themat.com
Team USA Overall Summary and Medalists
Men’s Freestyle
Team USA captured its third consecutive U20 World team title with 205 points, outdistancing runner-up Russia (155 points). The Americans became the first U.S. team since 1979 to earn a medal in all 10 weight classes.
- Gold: Aaron Seidel (61 kg), Bo Bassett (65 kg), Aeoden Sinclair (86 kg), Michael Boyle (97 kg)
- Silver: Isaiah Cortez (57 kg), Jayden James (74 kg), Dreshaun Ross (125 kg)
- Bronze: Landon Robideau (70 kg), Ryan Burton (79 kg), Jimmy Mastny (92 kg)
Women’s Freestyle
The U.S. women placed fourth overall in the team standings with 118 points, trailing Japan (167), India (133), and China (132).
- Gold: Everest Leydecker (55 kg)
- Bronze: Morgan Turner (50 kg), Caley Graber (59 kg), Taina Fernandez (68 kg)
Greco-Roman
The U.S. Greco-Roman squad placed in the top 15 out of 47 participating countries. Russia claimed the team title with 142 points.
- Bronze: Aidan Squier (87 kg)