Luke Lilledahl

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Luke Lilledahl
Personal information
Full nameLuke Joseph Lilledahl
Born (2005-08-01) August 1, 2005 (age 19)
Weldon Spring, Missouri, U.S.
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Sport Wrestling
Event(s) Freestyle and Folkstyle
Club Nittany Lion Wrestling Club
Coached by Cael Sanderson
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Grand Prix
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Budapest 57 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2023 New York City57 kg
US National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2025 Las Vegas57 kg
U20 World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Pontevedra 57 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Amman 57 kg
U17 World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Rome 51 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Budapest 48 kg
U23 Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Queretaro 57 kg
U20 Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Lima 57 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Santiago 57 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Penn State Nittany Lions
NCAA Division I Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2025 Philadelphia 125 lb
Big Ten Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Evanston 125 lb

Luke Joseph Lilledahl (born August 1, 2005) is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes at 57 kilograms. In freestyle, he is a US National champion, as well as a two-time age-group World champion, once in U20 and once in U17. [1]

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Competing out of Pennsylvania State University, Lilledahl is an NCAA Division I All-American in folkstyle. [2]

Career

High school

2020–2024

Born and raised in Missouri, Lilledahl went on to attend Christian Brothers College High School in St. Louis, where he became a 2021 MSHSAA state champion as a freshman. [3] After becoming a U17 World medalist, he moved to Wyoming Seminary, where he graduated in 2024. [4] During his time in high school in Pennsylvania, he became a three-time Pennsylvania Independent Schools Wrestling Tournament champion, a two-time National Prep champion, a U17 World champion and a U20 World medalist. [5] He committed to wrestle at Pennsylvania State University in April 2023. [6]

Still in high school, Lilledahl placed third at the 2023 Bill Farrell Memorial International in his senior level debut in November, only falling to three-time NCAA champion Spencer Lee. [7]

A month later, he went on to qualify for the 2024 US Olympic Trials, with a fifth-place finish at the US National Championships in December 2023. [8] In April 2024, Lilledahl went 2–2 at the US Olympic Team Trials. [9]

Pennsylvania State University

2024–2025

After winning the U20 US World Team Trials in June, Lilledahl went on to become the U20 World champion at 57 kilograms in September 2024 before his freshman season at Penn State. [10]

Competing as a true freshman at 125 pounds, Lilledahl claimed the Black Knight Open title and went 13–2 in dual action for the Nittany Lions during regular season. [11] He then claimed the Big Ten Conference title, before securing a third-place finish and All-American status at the NCAA National tournament. [12]

Back to freestyle, Lilledahl claimed the gold medal at the U23 Pan American Championships in April 2025. [13] Weeks later, he became the US National champion at 57 kilograms, claiming four wins over fellow Americans. [14] As the winner of the tournament, Lilledahl qualified for Final X, where he faced returning Olympic finalist Spencer Lee for the US World Team spot in June. [15] He lost two bouts in a row to claim runner-up honors. [16]

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEventLocation
Loss19–8 Flag of Russia.svg Musa Mekhtikhanov5-8Jul 21, 2025PWL 9

Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary

2025 Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial Tournament Gold medal icon.svg 57 kg
Win19–7 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Islam Bazarganov 3–1Jul 17-20, 2025 2025 Polyák Imre & Varga János Memorial Tournament

Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary

Win18–7 Flag of India.svg Rahul Rahul7–6
Win17–7 Flag of Germany.svg Niklas Stechele4–2
2025 US World Team Trials Silver medal icon.svg at 57 kg
Loss16–7 Flag of the United States.svg Spencer Lee 0–6June 14, 20252025 Final X

Flag of the United States.svg Newark, New Jersey

Loss16–6 Flag of the United States.svg Spencer Lee 2–7
2025 US Open Gold medal icon.svg at 57 kg
Win16–5 Flag of the United States.svg Liam CroninTF 10–0April 25–26, 20252025 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win15–5 Flag of the United States.svg Nico Provo10–4
Win14–5 Flag of the United States.svg Brendan McCroneTF 10–0
Win13–5 Flag of the United States.svg Shamar BainesTF 10–0
2025 U23 Pan American Championships Gold medal icon.svg at 57 kg
Win— Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Treye TrotmanFFApril 12, 2025 2025 U23 Pan American Championships

Flag of Mexico.svg Queretaro, Mexico

Win12–5 Flag of Venezuela.svg Jose FalconTF 10–0
Win11–5 Flag of Cuba.svg Danaury RivaltaTF 11–0
Win10–5 Flag of Mexico.svg Ricardo PeñaTF 10–0
2024 US Olympic Team Trials DNP at 57 kg
Loss9–5 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus Blaze 1–5April 19–20, 2024 2024 US Olympic Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg State College, Pennsylvania

Win9–4 Flag of the United States.svg Liam Cronin2–2
Loss8–4 Flag of the United States.svg Zane Richards 3–5
Win8–3 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel DeShazer3–2
2023 US Nationals 5th at 57 kg
Win7–3 Flag of the United States.svg Josh Rodriguez4–2December 15–17, 20232023 US National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth, Texas

Loss6–3 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel DeShazer1–4
Loss6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Nico MegaludisTF 0–10
Win6–1 Flag of the United States.svg Brandon Courtney6–2
Win5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Terrace AndrewsTF 10–0
2023 Bill Farrell Memorial International Bronze medal icon.svg at 57 kg
Win4–1 Flag of Pakistan.svg Muhammad Bilal 5–0November 17–18, 20232023 Bill Farrell Memorial International

Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York

Win3–1 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel DeShazer2–1
Loss2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Spencer Lee TF 0–11
Win2–0 Flag of the United States.svg Killian Delaney11–4
Win1–0 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Jacob MoranTF 10–0

References

  1. ↑ "Luke Lilledahl - 2024-25 Wrestling". Penn State - Official Athletics Website. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Meet the 2025 DI men's NCAA wrestling All-Americans | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  3. ↑ "St. Charles Native, Luke Lilledahl, Wins U20 World Gold to Cap Monumental Day for U.S. Men's Freestyle - MissouriWrestling.com". September 9, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  4. ↑ Finn, Mike (May 31, 2024). "Lilledahl of Wyoming Sem named Junior Hodge Trophy winner". WIN Magazine. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Shapiro becomes U20 World Champion as U.S. goes five-for-five on freestyle medals". www.themat.com. August 15, 2023. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  6. ↑ Spey, Andrew (April 10, 2023). "#2 Luke Lilledahl Commits To Penn State". FloWrestling. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  7. ↑ "2024 U.S. U20 Men's freestyle World Team Bios". www.themat.com. September 2, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Olympic Trials Preview: Three World medalists headline talented and wide-open 57 kg men's bracket". www.themat.com. April 9, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Lilledahl, Blaze lead experienced men's freestyle team at U20 World Championships". www.themat.com. August 28, 2024. Retrieved December 1, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Lilledahl scores U20 World gold to punctuate monumental day for U.S. men's freestyle". www.themat.com. September 7, 2024. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  11. ↑ Bray, David (November 24, 2024). "Penn State Wrestling Results At The 2024 Black Knight Invitational". FloWrestling. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  12. ↑ Smeltzer, Joe (March 22, 2025). "Penn State Wrestling: Lilledahl, Davis Put Team Near History | NSN". Nittany Sports Now. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  13. ↑ "U.S. earns eight golds in men's freestyle, wins team title at U23 Pan American Championships". www.themat.com. April 13, 2025. Retrieved April 23, 2025.
  14. ↑ Kozak, Jon (April 27, 2025). "2025 US Open Wrestling Results - Senior-Level". FloWrestling. Retrieved April 27, 2025.
  15. ↑ "Lee, Lilledahl to meet at 57 kg in men's freestyle at 2025 Final X in Newark, N.J." www.themat.com. May 6, 2025. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
  16. ↑ McKown, Eli. "Final X: Spencer Lee, Real Woods, David Carr and several Iowa women make Senior World team". Hawk Central. Retrieved June 15, 2025.
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