Yianni Diakomihalis may be the hottest wrestler in the United States’ youth movement today. The New York native has won two NCAA Division 1 titles in two attempts thus far, adding to his two Cadet World freestyle titles in 2015 and 2016. While Diakomihalis’ freestyle prowess was always known, domestic and international interest jumped to new heights when he knocked off the #1 world ranked Bajrang Punia in a thrilling exhibition match.
However, it is still unknown whether or not Yianni Diakomihalis even has a chance at becoming the United States representative at 65 kg for the 2019 World Wrestling Championships.