Alec Pantaleo

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Alec Pantaleo
Personal information
Full nameAlec William Pantaleo
Born (1996-07-09) July 9, 1996 (age 28)
Canton, Michigan, U.S.
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Weight70 kg (150 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Wrestling
Event(s) Freestyle and folkstyle
College team Michigan
ClubCliff Keen Wrestling Club
Coached by Sergei Beloglazov
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Guatemala City 70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Acapulco 70 kg
World Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Coralville Team
Grand Prix
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2020 La Habana70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Rome 70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Nice 70 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Zagreb 70 kg
Waclaw Ziolkowski Memorial
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Warsaw 70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Warsaw 70 kg
US National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2022 Las Vegas70 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2021 Coralville70 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2018 Las Vegas70 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Michigan Wolverines
NCAA Division I Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Pittsburgh 157 lb
Big Ten Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 East Lansing 157 lb
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2016 Iowa City 157 lb
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Minneapolis 157 lb

Alec William Pantaleo (born July 9, 1996) is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler who competes at 70 kilograms. In freestyle, he is the defending U.S. Open champion, was the 2021 Pan American Continental champion, claimed the 2021 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series and the 2021 Poland Open titles, earned silver and bronze medals (2021 and 2018, respectively) at the U.S. Open, and was a 2019 U23 U.S. team member. [1] [2] [3] As a folkstyle wrestler, Pantaleo was a three-time NCAA DI All-American and a Big Ten Conference champion out of the University of Michigan. [4]

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Folkstyle career

High school

Born and raised in Michigan, Pantaleo attended Canton High School. While a high schooler, he became a MHSAA state champion as a sophomore and, after losing his junior season to injury, claimed runner-up honors at the state tournament as a senior, graduating with an 177–9 record and a 51–1 record in his last year. [5] [6]

College

After his high school career, Pantaleo was recruited by the University of Michigan. [7]

2014-15

In his freshman year, Pantaleo made his collegiate debut at the Michigan State Open, claiming the title. [8] An unseeded wrestler, he then went on to place second at the prestigious Cliff Keen Memorial Invitational and racked up an 8–4 dual record during regular season. [9] At the Big Ten Conference Championships, he reached the consolation semifinals before being eliminated. [10] At the NCAA tournament, he went 2–2. [11]

2015-16

As a sophomore, Alec achieved All-American honors by placing sixth at the NCAA Division I national championships at 149 lbs. He pinned Drexel's fourth-seeded Matthew Cimato in 3:48 in the quarterfinal to secure his first All-American honor.

A few weeks prior, Alec took third at the B1G conference championship with a 4–1 record, avenging an earlier season loss to former NCAA national champion Jason Tsirtsis with a 8–4 decision in the third-place bout. He also earned third place at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational (Dec 4–5) with a 7–1 record. [12]

2016-17

Alec redshirted and did not compete in collegiate wrestling. [12]

2017-18

As a junior, Alec achieved All-American honors by placing fifth at the NCAA tournament at 157 lbs. He captured the B1G conference championship with a 3–0 record. At the conference championship, he defeated Ohio State's Micah Jordan with a 3–1 score in the final bout.

Earlier in the season, he went 5–0 to capture the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational title, including a 10–3 win over Micah Jordan in the final and a 9–3 semi-final win over Nebraska's fourth-ranked Tyler Berger. [12]

2018-19

As a fifth-year senior, Alec once again secured All-American honors by placing third at the NCAA championships. He carried a 6–1 record at his final collegiate competition, avenging his only loss of the tournament to North Carolina State's Hayden Hidlay. Pantaleo lost to Hidlay in the quarterfinals in overtime, but beat him in the third-place bout with a 5-3 decision.

Alec took third at the Big Ten conference championship with a notable 10–4 win over Northwestern's third-ranked Ryan Deakin in the medal match. Alec missed much of his senior season due to a serious case of mononucleosis. [12]

Freestyle career

Alec has garnered many levels of success in freestyle following his first appearance to the international circuit in 2015. Since then, Alec has finished top-eight at every United States Freestyle national-championships and represented the United States overseas in numerous notable sporting events.

2015

Alec finished with runner up honors at the Junior National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pantaleo fell to Wyoming's Archie Colgan in the championship bout. [13]

2016

Alec won the Junior National Championships at 66 kg, beating Princeton's Matthew Kolodzik in the first place-bout. In the weeks following he made the United States Junior World team at 66 kg by beating Kolodzik two more time times in a best-of-three final bout. [14] Pantaleo went on to represent the United States at the Junior World Championships in Macon, France later that summer. [15] While overseas he posted a 1–1 record, defeating Georgi Sulava from Georgia [16] in the opening round, but eventually falling to Viaks Vikas from India in the following preliminary match. [17] Pantaleo finished with a 10th-place finish at the 2016 Junior World Championships.

2017

Pantaleo placed 5th at the USA Senior National Men's Freestyle Championships at 70 kg in Las Vegas, Nevada [18]

2018

Pantaleo placed 3rd at 70 kg at the 2018 Senior National Men's Freestyle National Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. [19] He also placed 3rd at the 2018 Senior World Team Trials at 70 kg in Rochester, Minnesota [20]

2019

Alec won the 70 kg U23 National Championships in Akron, Ohio, and was bestowed the Outstanding Wrestler Award by USA wrestling following a remarkably dominant performance. Pantaleo posted a perfect 7–0 record and outscored his opponents by a margin of 69–2. [21] Additionally, he secured his spot as a 2019 U23 World Team Member. Later that year, Pantaleo finished 8th in the world at the U23 World championships in Budapest, Hungary. In the opening round Pantaleo defeated Stefan Tonu of Moldova by a score of 8–0. He then fell to Daud Ibragimov of Azerbaijan by a score of 9–8. Pantaleo finished with a record of 1-1. [22]

Domestically, Pantaleo also placed 4th at the 70 kg 2019 Senior National Men's Freestyle championships in Las Vegas, Nevada at and 8th at 74 kg in Fort Worth, Texas [23]

2020

Pantaleo won gold at the Cerro Pelado International in Havana, Cuba with a perfect 5–0 record while representing the United States at 70 kg. In the finals Pantaleo beat former United States national champion/ world team member Reece Humphrey by a score of 7–2. [24]

2021

Pantaleo earned a 3rd-place finish at the inaugural Flowrestling 150 lb 8-man bracket challenge in Austin, Texas. Pantaleo went 2–1 in route to a bronze medal, beating former NCAA national champions Jordan Oliver and Anthony Ashnault. Pantaleo fell to James Green by a score of 4–2 in the semi-finals. [25]

Pantaleo claimed the 70 kg title at the Matteo Pellicone International in Rome, Italy in April 2021. Pantaleo beat 2019 world-finalist Daulet Niyazbekov of Kazakhstan in the opening round and gold medal match with respective scores of 6-2 and 4–0. [26]

Domestically, Alec took 2nd at the 2021 U.S. Senior National Championships while competing at 70 kg. Pantaleo fell to James Green in the gold medal bout by a score of 2–7. [27]

In June 2021, Alec Pantaleo won gold at the 2021 Pan American Wrestling Championships in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Pantaleo won all three of his matches by technical superiority, beating Carlos Romero Millaqueo from Chile with a score of 12–0 in the gold medal bout. [28]

Pantaleo also claimed the 2021 Poland Open championship in Warsaw, Poland. Pantaleo defeated James Green in the final bout by a score of 5–3. In his semi-final bout, Pantaleo defeated three-time world champion and Olympic Bronze Medalist Haji Aliyev of Azerbaijan with a score of 6-6. [29]

Pantaleo closed out his 2021 campaign with a medical withdrawal from the 2021 United States World Team Trials (wrestling). In his semi finals bout it is recorded that he sustained a rib related injury, causing for a medical forfeit. At that time of injury, Pantaleo was the top ranked wrestler in the world at 70 kg, according to United World Wrestling.

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEventLocation
2022 US World Team Trials DNP at 70 kg
Loss66–24 Flag of the United States.svg Sammy Sasso6–12May 21–22, 20222022 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

Flag of the United States.svg Coralville, Iowa

Loss66–23 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 2–5
Win66–22 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Berger3–2
2022 US Open Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win65–22 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Oliver 4–2April 27 – May 1, 20222022 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win64–22 Flag of the United States.svg Doug Zapf3–2
Win63–22 Flag of the United States.svg Ed Scott8–1
Win62–22 Flag of the United States.svg Riley GurrTF 14–4
Win61–22 Flag of the United States.svg Luka Wick18–10
Win60–22 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Oliver 4–1March 16, 2022Rudis+: Snyder vs. Cox

Flag of the United States.svg Detroit, Michigan

2022 Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix DNP at 70 kg
Loss59–22 Flag of Russia.svg Alan Kudzoev4–4January 27, 2022 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin 2022

Flag of Russia.svg Krasnoyarsk, Russia

2021 US World Team Trials DNP at 70 kg
Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford FFSeptember 11–12, 2021 2021 US World Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln, Nebraska
Loss59–21 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan DeakinINJ (4–10)
Win59–20 Flag of the United States.svg Brayton Lee9–0
2021 Poland Open Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win58–20 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 5–3June 8, 2021 2021 Poland Open

Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland

Win57–20 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Haji Aliyev 6–6
Loss56–20 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 0–8
Win56–19 Flag of Ukraine.svg Oleksii BorutaTF 10–0
2021 Pan American Championships Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win55–19 Flag of Chile.svg Carlos Romero Millaqueo TF 12–0May 30, 2021 2021 Pan American Continental Championships Flag of Guatemala.svg Guatemala City, Guatemala
Win54–19 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Vincent De MarinisTF 11–0
Win53–19 Flag of Brazil.svg João Victor dos Santos SilvaTF 10–0
2021 US Open Silver medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Loss52–19 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 2–7May 1–2, 20212021 US Open National Championships Flag of the United States.svg Coralville, Iowa
Win52–18 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Berger6–2
Win51–18 Flag of the United States.svg Parker KropmanTF 10–0
Win50–18 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan OjedaTF 12–2
Win49–18 Flag of the United States.svg Zachary WigzellTF 10–0
2020 US Last Chance OTT DNP at 74 kg
Loss48–18 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Berger6–6March 27, 20212020 US Last Chance Olympic Team Trials Qualifier

Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth, Texas

Loss48–17 Flag of the United States.svg Chance Marsteller0–7
Win48–16 Flag of the United States.svg Joshua Shields7–5
Win47–16 Flag of the United States.svg Carlos CuevasTF 10–0
Win46–16 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan OjedaTF 10–0
Win45–16 Flag of the United States.svg Sammy CokeleyTF 10–0
2021 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win44–16 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Daulet Niyazbekov 4–0March 6, 2021 Matteo Pellicone Ranking Series 2021

Flag of Italy.svg Rome, Italy

Win43–16 Flag of India.svg Vishal KaliramanTF 10–0
Win42–16 Flag of Turkey.svg Mustafa Kaya FF
Win41–16 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Daulet Niyazbekov 6–2
Flo 8-Man Challenge Bronze medal icon.svg at 150 lbs
Win40–16 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony Ashnault 8–1December 18, 2020 Flo 8-Man Challenge: 150 lbs

Flag of the United States.svg Austin, Texas

Loss39–16 Flag of the United States.svg James Green 2–4
Win39–15 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Oliver 4–4
FloWrestling RTC Cup Gold medal icon.svg at 65 kg as CKWC
Win38–15 Flag of the United States.svg Matthew Kolodzik8–6December 4–5, 2020 FloWrestling RTC Cup Flag of the United States.svg Austin, Texas
Win37–15 Flag of the United States.svg Tariq WilsonTF 10–0
Win36–15 Flag of the United States.svg Kevin Jack7–2
Win35–15 Flag of the United States.svg Brayton LeeTF 10–0
Loss34–15 Flag of the United States.svg Zain Retherford 2–3September 19, 2020 NLWC I

Flag of the United States.svg State College, Pennsylvania

2020 Cerro Pelado International Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win34–14 Flag of the United States.svg Reece Humphrey FFFebruary 9–17, 20202020 Cerro Pelado International

Flag of Cuba.svg Havana, Cuba

Win33–14 Flag of Cuba.svg Orislandy Perdomo9–1
Win32–14 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Albaro Camacho4–1
Win31–14 Flag of Cuba.svg Julio Cesar Cruz4–2
Win30–14 Flag of the United States.svg Reece Humphrey 7–2
2019 US Senior Nationals 8th at 74 kg
Loss29–14 Flag of the United States.svg Joey Lavallee2–7December 20–22, 20192019 US Senior National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Loss29–13 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony ValenciaTF 0–10
Win29–12 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler Berger10–2
Loss28–12 Flag of the United States.svg Nazar Kulchytskyy TF 3–14
Win28–11 Flag of the United States.svg Muhammed McBryde4–2
Win27–11 Flag of the United States.svg Shabaka JohnsTF 11–1
2019 U23 World Championships 9th at 70 kg
Loss26–11 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Daud Ibragimov8–9October 28 – November 3, 2019 2019 U23 World Championships

Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary

Win26–10 Flag of Romania.svg Stefan Tonu8–0
2019 US U23 World Team Trials Gold medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win25–10 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy HoffmanTF 11–0May 31 – June 2, 20192019 US U23 World Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Akron, Ohio

Win24–10 Flag of the United States.svg Jimmy Hoffman7–1
Win23–10 Flag of the United States.svg Mike D'AngeloTF 11–1
Win22–10 Flag of the United States.svg Samuel KrivusTF 10–0
Win21–10 Flag of the United States.svg Justin McCoyTF 10–0
Win20–10 Flag of the United States.svg Kyler ReaTF 10–0
Win19–10 Flag of the United States.svg Bryce ThurstonTF 10–0
2019 US World Team Trials 4th at 70 kg
Loss18–10 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Sorensen2–5May 17–19, 20192019 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

Flag of the United States.svg Rochester, Minnesota

Win18–9 Flag of the United States.svg Hayden Hidlay8–3
Loss17–9 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain2–3
2019 US Open 4th at 70 kg
Loss17–8 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Nolf 6–10April 24–27, 20192019 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win17–7 Flag of the United States.svg Nazar Kulchytskyy FF
Loss16–7 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Deakin4–8
Win16–6 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Sorensen5–3
Win15–6 Flag of the United States.svg Jarod VerkleerenTF 12–0
Win14–6 Flag of the United States.svg Chayse JacksonTF 10–0
Win13–6 Flag of the United States.svg Mitch FinesilverTF 11–1
2018 US World Team Trials 4th at 70 kg
Win12–6 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Deakin5–0May 18–20, 20182018 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

Flag of the United States.svg Rochester, Minnesota

Win11–6 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle RuschellFF
Loss10–6 Flag of the United States.svg Frank Molinaro 0–8
Win10–5 Flag of the United States.svg Griffin Parriott11–3
2018 US Open Bronze medal icon.svg at 70 kg
Win9–5 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Ness8–2April 24–28, 20182018 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win8–5 Flag of the United States.svg Ryan Deakin13–5
Loss7–5 Flag of the United States.svg Hayden Hidlay5–7
Win7–4 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan NessTF 11–1
Win6–4 Flag of the United States.svg Mike DePalmaTF 10–0
Win5–4 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle KintzTF 10–0
2017 US World Team Trials DNP at 70 kg
Loss4–4 Flag of the United States.svg Dylan Ness6–9June 9–10, 20172017 US World Team Trials Challenge Tournament

Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln, Nebraska

Loss4–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Nolf TF 2–13
2017 US Open 5th at 70 kg
Win4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain5–1April 26–29, 20172017 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Loss3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Steven Pami9–10
Loss3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Nazar Kulchytskyy TF 0–10
Win3–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Chamberlain8–6
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Robbie Mathers8–1
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason Welch TF 13–3

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