Upstate New York Chapter October 2024 Newsletter

Here is the October edition of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Upstate New York Chapter newsletter.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Closed On November 4

Due to expected inclement weather, the National Wrestling Hall of Fame will be closed on Monday, November 4.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that you are able to visit us on another day.

Distinguished Member Grady Peninger Passes Away

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame was saddened to learn that Grady Peninger, a Distinguished Member inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1987, passed away on Thursday, at the age of 97.

National Wrestling Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2025

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame on Thursday announced that its Class of 2025 is Distinguished Members Darryl Burley, Matt Lindland, Terry Steiner and Greg Wojciechowski, Meritorious Official honoree Ken Mara, Order of Merit Recipient Van Stokes, Medal of Courage recipient Mark Coleman and Outstanding American honoree Terry Davis.

Taylor, Arujau score men’s freestyle bronze

Past World champions David Taylor and Vito Arujau both won bronze medals to help the United States men's freestyle team to a fourth-place finish at the 2024 Senior World Championships in Tirana, Albania.

Kilty, Welker Score Bronze, U.S. Women Finish 3rd

The duo of Macey Kilty and Kylie Welker each won a bronze medal at the 2024 Senior World Championships.

The U.S. came in third place with 40 points. Japan outdistanced the field with 90 team points on its way to the title.

Distinguished Member Bender Receives ACES Stephen D. Ducoff Leadership Award

USA Wrestling Executive Director Rich Bender has received the respected Stephen D. Ducoff Leadership Award as presented by ACES, the Association of Chief Executives of Sport.

Distinguished Member Baumgartner Elected to UWW Bureau

USA Wrestling President Bruce Baumgartner was elected to a position on the United World Wrestling Bureau.

Visit the Hall of Fame to see all 13 of Baumgartner's World and Olympic medals.