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Lautt Qualifies For US National Team And U23 World Team

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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. - North Carolina wrestler Cade Lautt took part in the 2023 Senior World Team Trials Challenge on Saturday, finishing runner-up in the 97 KG Greco Roman division.

For his effort, Lautt has earned a spot on the United States National Team and U23 World Team, to represent the US and the Tar Heels in Tempere, Finland, October 23-29.

The fourth-seeded Lautt began his day defeating top-seeded Nicholas Boykin, 6-6. In the final, Lautt would fall short to the second seed Christian DuLaney, 8-0, to secure the runner-up finish out west.