Taylor Whiting of Oconto, Wisconsin was a four-time Wisconsin state wrestling champion, the first four-time female champion in state history, with a career record of 69-1 for Lena High School.

The daughter of Shane and Sara Whiting, she will continue her wrestling career at the University of Iowa.

Whiting, who will represent Team USA at the 2026 U20 World Championships, was a Junior Nationals champion in 2024 and finished third in 2025 while capturing two Who’s Number One titles. She finished third at the women’s national trials in 2024 and 2025 and seventh at the 16U Nationals in 2023.

She and her brother, Clayton, are believed to be the first brother and sister in the country to win four state wrestling titles each.

The valedictorian of her class, Whiting is a National Honor Society and student council member and helped collect, sort and distribute food to families in need while also leading youth wrestling training sessions. She is passionate about mental health and aspires to a career in sports psychology.