Chase Karenbauer to represent US at U17 World Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 2:51 AM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
Chase Karenbauer, a wrestler from Grove City, will compete for the U.S. in the U17 World Championships scheduled for July 27 to August 8 in Baku, Azerbaijan. He secured his spot by winning the U17 55kg title at the national level in April, defeating reigning champion Keegan Bassett. As the only competitor from the U.S. in his weight class, Karenbauer aims to perform well on a global stage, representing his community. He is a decorated athlete, holding multiple Pan-American gold medals and a recent state title in the 114 weight class.
- •Karenbauer is the only U.S. wrestler in the 55kg class.
- •The championship features competitors from 50 to 60 countries.
- •He previously won multiple international gold medals.
- •The tournament runs from July 27 to August 8.
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"Grove City incoming junior wrestler Chase Karenbauer will represent the United States with 9 other wrestlers for the U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan at the end of July.
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