College
A three-time state champion, Nolf committed to wrestle at Pennsylvania State University in 2013. [4]
2014–2015
During his redshirt campaign, Nolf claimed titles at the East Stroudsburg and Nittany Lion Open tournaments and made a finals run at the Southern Scuffle, ending the season with a 15–1 record at 157 pounds. [5]
2015–2016
As a redshirt freshman, Nolf claimed the Southern Scuffle and Nittany Lion Open titles and went undefeated in duals, before placing second to Isaiah Martinez from Illinois at the Big Ten Championship. At the NCAA national tournament, Nolf reached the finals, where he suffered a close loss to Martinez and finished second. [6] He was named Freshman of the Year by Intermat and compiled a 33–2 record. [7]
After his runner-up finish at the NCAA championships, Nolf placed second at the US U20 World Team Trials in freestyle. [8]
2016–2017
As a sophomore, Nolf claimed the Keystone Classic title and was undefeated in dual action during regular season. After becoming the Big Ten champion, Nolf claimed his first NCAA title with bonus-points in every match at the national tournament, helping the Nittany Lions reach their second straight title. [9] He finished second as the NCAA Outstanding Wrestler behind teammate Zain Retherford, and posted an undefeated record of 27–0. [10]
Fresh as an NCAA champion, Nolf switched to freestyle, placing fourth at the US Open and third at the US World Team Trials. [11]
2017–2018
As a junior, Nolf claimed the Southern Scuffle and Keystone Classic titles, pinning his way through both tournaments, and the only loss he suffered during regular season was an injury default. [12] [13] After reaching the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Championships, he was forced to medical forfeit out in the semis. [14] Nolf then claimed another NCAA title to become a two-time National champion and help Penn State with their third straight title. He closed out the season with a 26–2 record. [15]
2018–2019
As a senior, he repeated as a Southern Scuffle and Keystone Classic champion, and once again was unbeaten during regular season. [16] [17] After becoming a two-time Big Ten Conference champion, Nolf scored bonus-points in every match en route to dominantly claiming his third straight NCAA title, as well as helping Penn State win its fourth championship in a row. He finished the season with a perfect 31–0 record. [18]
Nolf graduated as a three-time NCAA Division I National champion and two-time Big Ten Conference champion with a record of 133–4. [19] In June of 2019, Nolf was awarded the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor along with Ally McHugh. [20]
Fresh off his accomplished college career, Nolf joined the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and switched his focus to freestyle full-time. [21] [22] Between April and May, Nolf placed third at the US Open at 70 kilograms and at the US World Team Trials up at 74 kilograms. [23] To close off the year, he earned a silver medal from the Bill Farrell Memorial. [24]
2024
In January, Nolf grabbed his second straight title from the Zagreb Open Grand Prix, with dominant wins over returning World medalist Ramazan Ramazanov and European champion Georgios Kougioumtsidis. [46]
In April, Nolf competed at the US Olympic Team Trials, and won the finals of the challenge tournament after wins over Jarrett Jacques and Olympian Gold Medalist, Pan American Champion and 6 Time World Champion Jordan Burroughs. During Saturday's Championship Series, facing Olympian Bronze Medalist and four-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake, Nolf was defeated on points, ending his hopes of a run at the Summer Olympics. Nolf later confirmed that he would retire from the sport of wrestling. [47]
United States 
