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Spencer Lee, Everest Leydecker secure spots on Senior World team

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Last updated Jun 20, 2026

Spencer Lee, Everest Leydecker secure spots on Senior World team

Summary

At Final X on June 19, Iowa wrestlers Spencer Lee and Everest Leydecker secured their places on the U.S. Senior World team. Lee won his best-of-three series against Luke Lilledahl with two victories at 57 kilograms, while Leydecker claimed both her matches against Areana Villaescusa at 55 kilograms. Their performances came after intense competition, with Lee rebounding from a previous loss to Lilledahl at the US Open. The duo will represent the U.S. at the Senior World Championships scheduled in Astana, Kazakhstan from October 24 to November 1.

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By the Numbers

•Spencer Lee wins best-of-three series against Luke Lilledahl, 2-0.
•Everest Leydecker makes her first Senior World team at 18 years old.
•Both will compete at the Senior World Championships in October.
•Other Iowa wrestlers, including Stephen Buchanan and Macey Kilty, faced defeats.
•True-third matches determined additional spots for the U.S. Senior National team.

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