High school
Born and raised in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Forrest moved to Johnstown, Pennsylvania to attend Bishop McCort High School, where he is currently a junior. [4] A PIAA state champion, Forrest holds a 21–2 record in collegiate competition, and has won multiple collegiate open tournaments. [5] Competing in the freestyle age-groups, he claimed a U17 World silver medal in 2022. [6]
2025
In February, Forrest, a high school junior, committed to wrestle for David Taylor at the Oklahoma State University. [10]
In April, Forrest claimed the US Open National championship at 61 kilograms, notably defeating NCAA champions Nahshon Garrett in the quarterfinals and Seth Gross in the finals, both by technical fall. [11] As the winner of the tournament, Forrest qualified for Final X, where he would face World champion Vito Arujau for the US World Team spot. [12] Originally scheduled to take place at the Final X event, the series was postponed after Arujau's request following an injury. [13] In the meantime, Forrest claimed a Pan American title after three victories over foreign opposition, in May. [14]
In July, Forrest faced Arujau at the Fargo National tournament, clinching up two upset victories in a row to dethrone the World champion and become the United States' rep at 61 kilograms for the 2025 World Championships, which will take place later in the year. [15]
United States 
