2023 Illinois Chapter Inductees

The Illinois Chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame held its annual Honors Banquet on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at the DoubleTree by Hilton in Alsip, Illinois.

Mittlestead Wins Veterans World Greco-Roman Gold for Double Title

The United States won four medals on the first day of Greco-Roman competition at the 2023 Veterans World Championships, led by gold medalist Eric Mittlestead.

It was the second medal of the Veterans World for Mittlestead, who also captured freestyle gold on Tuesday.

Collum Wins Gold, USA Secures Veterans World Championships Freestyle Title

Winning three medals, including a gold medal from Matthew Collum, on the final day at the 2023 Veterans World Championships, the United States finished with 14 medals overall and repeated as Veterans Freestyle World Team Champions.

Rhode Island Becomes 44th State with Official Girls State Championship

The Rhode Island Interscholastic League State and New England Championships will offer girls weight classes for the first time in history, making Rhode Island the 44th state to host a state girls wrestling championships.

James, Porter Win Freestyle Gold at Veterans World Championships

The United States continued its success at the 2023 Veterans World Championships with Rudy James and George Porter winning gold medals and David Yi and Marc Tadelman capturing bronze.

Women’s Wrestling On Track for NCAA Championship Consideration

Women's wrestling is on track to become the NCAA's 91st NCAA championship, meeting the requirements to be considered for an NCAA championship.

Elor, Kilty Among U.S. Stars Competing In U23 Women's World Championships

Ten U.S. women’s freestyle athletes are slated to compete at the 2023 U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania, October 23-29. The team is led by two Senior World Team members and six Senior National Team members.

VomBaur, Mittlestead Win Gold at Veterans World Championships

Led by gold medals from Eric Mittlestead and Ben VomBaur, the United States captured seven medals overall on a strong first day in men's freestyle at the 2023 Veterans World Championships in Loutraki, Greece.