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Hailing out of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, the Franklin Regional product won Three Pennsylvania state titles and was a four-time finalist. On the international circuit, Lee has represented the U.S. on four separate occasions at the world championships between the cadet and junior levels. Lee won a cadet world title in. 2014, and back to back junior world titles in 2015 and 2016. Recruited by major schools such as Penn State, Ohio State, Oklahoma State, and Iowa, Lee ultimately chose the Hawkeyes (alma mater of his club coach Jody Strittmatter) after a long anticipated recruitment.

  1. The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    Apr 15, 2024

    Every four years, the Olympic Team Trials attracts one of the greatest collections of active American wrestlers under one roof. Just how great will the 2024 Trials in State College be? Keep reading and we will tell you!
  2. Spencer Lee Match Tracker At 2023 Senior Nationals

    Spencer Lee Match Tracker At 2023 Senior Nationals

    Dec 16, 2023

    After competing at the Bill Farrell in November, Spencer Lee isn't wasting time getting back on the competition mat. The #1 seed at 57 kg this weekend in Fort Worth, this article will track his results throughout Saturday and Sunday. I you want a more detailed breakdown of how Lee is scoring his points, you can find that HERE.
  3. Suriano vs Lee Part IV? It Could Happen At 2023 Senior Nationals!

    Suriano vs Lee Part IV? It Could Happen At 2023 Senior Nationals!

    Dec 11, 2023

    The biggest stop on the path to the Paris Olympic Games in 2024 for Team USA Wrestling takes place this weekend in Fort Worth, Texas. The majority of the qualification spots for the Olympic Team Trials will be earned at that event, and two of the biggest names in the sport, Spencer Lee and Nick Suriano, have both registered for the 57kg men's freestyle division.
  4. Spencer Lee Registered For Senior Nationals

    Spencer Lee Registered For Senior Nationals

    Dec 4, 2023

    Wrestling fans won't have to wait long to watch Spencer Lee wrestle again. Despite just winning the Bill Farrell and qualifying for the Olympic Trials, Lee has officially registered for the 2023 Senior Nationals Olympic Trials Qualifier in Forth Worth on December 17th.
  5. Iowa Hawkeyes Reload For 2023-24 NCAA Season

    Iowa Hawkeyes Reload For 2023-24 NCAA Season

    Aug 16, 2023

    This fall, Tom Brands will enter his 18th year as head coach of the Iowa Hawkeyes, and his first season in Iowa City as head coach in the post-Spencer Lee era.
  6. Spencer Lee 2023 US Open Wrestling Scoring Breakdown

    Spencer Lee 2023 US Open Wrestling Scoring Breakdown

    Apr 27, 2023

    This will be a running article of Spencer Lee's scoring at the 2023 US Open. Check back in after every round to see how and when Lee is picking up his points.
  7. Spencer Lee Match Tracker At The 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships

    Spencer Lee Match Tracker At The 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships

    Apr 27, 2023

    Spencer Lee is made his highly anticipated return to freestyle at the 2023 US Open Wrestling Championships on April 27, 2023.
  8. Spencer Lee Signs Five Year Contract With Hawkeye Wrestling Club

    Spencer Lee Signs Five Year Contract With Hawkeye Wrestling Club

    Apr 21, 2023

    Spencer Lee will officially remain in Iowa City through the next two Olympic cycles. The 3X NCAA champion has signed a deal that will keep him at the Hawkeye Wrestling Club through the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028. The next step in this process will be competing at the US Open in Las Vegas next week.
  9. Are Suriano And Spencer Destined To Collide At The US Open?

    Are Suriano And Spencer Destined To Collide At The US Open?

    Apr 14, 2023

    Two of the biggest names in American wrestling, Nick Suriano and Spencer Lee, are both registered for the 57kg bracket in men's freestyle at the 2023 US Open. That's a big deal, for reasons that I will explain.
  10. Spencer Lee On U.S. Open Wrestling Hopes: 'We're Working On It'

    Spencer Lee On U.S. Open Wrestling Hopes: 'We're Working On It'

    Apr 7, 2023

    Spencer Lee said he plans to compete later this month at the U.S. Open, but the Iowa star indicated hasn’t been on the mat in the three weeks since the NCAA Championships and his plans for the open hinge on his health and readiness.
  11. 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preview: 125-157

    2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championship Preview: 125-157

    Feb 27, 2023

    The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships will take place March 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan and will feature some of the best college wrestlers in the country. Check out the article below for a full preview, with predictions for the lightweights (125-157) at Big Tens.
  12. Spencer Lee, Yianni Diakomihalis Can Become 4-time NCAA Wrestling Champions

    Spencer Lee, Yianni Diakomihalis Can Become 4-time NCAA Wrestling Champions

    Feb 24, 2023

    There are four, four-time Division I NCAA champions with Iowa's Spencer Lee and Cornell's Yianni Diakomihalis a title away from adding their names to the list this year.
  13. Predicting Every Seed For The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

    Predicting Every Seed For The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships

    Feb 22, 2023

    The 2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships are set to go down March 4-5 in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and will feature some of the nation's best wrestlers on their quest to NCAAs. We should get the "official" seeds for Big 10's in the next 7-10, and that gives us plenty of time to speculate and predict what they might be. Take a look at the below article for a breakdown of what the seeds we're predicting at each weight.
  14. NCAA Week 16 Roundup: It's All Over

    NCAA Week 16 Roundup: It's All Over

    Feb 20, 2023

    The last FULL weekend of duals (there are still 2 duals next week). No time to hold back, we’re going full throttle, full bore, and full swing. What can I say, when it comes to wrestling, I’m quite fulsome!
  15. Hawkeye Interviews Following Iowa's 28-7 Win Over Oklahoma State

    Hawkeye Interviews Following Iowa's 28-7 Win Over Oklahoma State

    Feb 20, 2023

    Hear from Tom Brands, Spencer Lee, and Abe Assad after Iowa's 28-7 win over Oklahoma State in the final dual of the season.