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Penn State wrestler Luke Lilledahl named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week

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Luke Lilledahl has earned a national accolade.

Lilledahl was named the USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week after earning gold at the U23 World Championships on Sunday.

ud83cudfc6 U23 World champion Luke Lilledahl named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week, presented by @airforcespecwar. https://t.co/DijSTrPAey

— USA Wrestling (@USAWrestling) October 30, 2025

The sophomore defeated Japan's Yuta Kickuch, 4-0, in the championship bout to win gold at 57 kilograms.

Lilledahl became the first American wrestler ever to win gold at the U17, U20 and U23 levels.

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