Kyle Snyder secures spot on U.S. Senior wrestling team
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 12:25 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Kyle Snyder has earned his place on the U.S. senior wrestling team by winning a best-of-three wrestle-off against James Buchanan at the 2026 Final X Trials. After losing the second match, Snyder rebounded to win the decisive match 9-3. This marks his 12th consecutive selection for the U.S. World Championship team, which will compete in Astana, Kazakhstan, from October 24 to November 1. Snyder will compete in the 97 kg category and is expected to face strong competition, including Iranian champion Hassan Yazdani.
- •Snyder won the first match 5-2 and lost the second 5-5.
- •He won the final match decisively 9-3.
- •The 2026 Senior Wrestling World Championships will take place in Astana, Kazakhstan.
- •Snyder is currently training with the Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling club.
- 12:25 AMYahoo Sports — Former Ohio State wrestler Kyle Snyder makes U.S. Senior team
"Former Ohio State wrestler Kyle Snyder won a best of three wrestle-off to earn his way onto the U.S. senior team once again.
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