Michael Macchiavello

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Michael Macchiavello
Personal information
Full nameMichael Justin Macchiavello
Born (1994-12-24) December 24, 1994 (age 30)
Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Home town Monroe, North Carolina, U.S.
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Wrestling
Event(s)
 Freestyle and Folkstyle
College team NC State
ClubLehigh Valley WC
Titan Mercury WC
Wolfpack WC
TeamUSA
Coached byPat Popolizio
Adam Hall
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Buenos Aires 92 kg
Grand Prix
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2024 Nice 97 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2025 Nice 92 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2025 Tirana 92 kg
Poland Open (Wacław Ziółkowski Memorial)
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Warsaw 92 kg
Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov Tournament
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2019 Ruse 92 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the NC State Wolfpack
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Cleveland 197 lb
ACC Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2017 Raleigh184 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg2018 Chapel Hill197 lb

Michael Justin Macchiavello (born December 24, 1994) is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler. During his collegiate career at NC State, Macchiavello won the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling title at 197-pounds. Following college, he would continue wrestling on the senior level freestyle circuit. Macchiavello formally competed for the Wolfpack Wrestling Club in Raleigh, North Carolina and now competes for the Leigh Valley Wrestling Club in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. [1]

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High School career

Macchiavello attended Sun Valley High School in Monroe, North Carolina. He was the 2013 North Carolina 4A 182-pound wrestling state champion. He placed third at the 2012 state championships at 182-pounds and was also a two-time placer at FloNationals. [2]

College career

During his collegiate career at NC State, he finished second at the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) championships twice and won the 197-pound national title at the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Cleveland, Ohio. He was 11–14 as a freshman and 9–8 as a sophomore. Macchiavello would redshirt for a season and returned his redshirt junior year with a 26–8 record and was the 10th seed at 184-pounds at the 2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, where he finished one win shy of All-American honors. His redshirt senior year he moved up to 197-pounds, where he went 22–3, becoming an All-American and NCAA champion. [3]

Freestyle wrestling career

Macchiavello won the 2018 U23 United States World Team Trails at 92 kg, which qualified him for the 2018 U23 World Championships held in Romania. [4] In 2019, he made his first USA National Team on the senior level. During 2019, he finished second at the 2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament and third at the 2019 US Open at 92 kg. [5]

He would win his first Pan American Wrestling Championship and also the US Open Championship in 2023 at 92 kg. [6] [7] Macchiavello's US Open Championship would qualify him for the 2023 Final X at 92 kg, where he dropped two matches in a best two out of three series to Zahid Valencia, in the wrestle-offs for the USA 92 kg spot at the 2023 World Championships. [8]

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEventLocation
Win77-35 Flag of Russia.svg Amanula Gadzhimagomedov 10–6July 21, 20252025 PWL 9 – USA vs Russia Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary
2025 World Team Trials Bronze medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win76-35 Flag of the United States.svg Dustin Plott4–1May 16, 20252025 World Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Louisville, Kentucky
Win75-35 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick BrophyTF 11–0
Loss74-35 Flag of the United States.svg Aeoden Sinclair3-4
2025 U.S. Open Bronze medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win74-34 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Schultz2–1April 23, 20252025 U.S. Open Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada
Win73-34 Flag of the United States.svg Dustin PlottTF 11–0
Loss72-34 Flag of the United States.svg Aeoden Sinclair1–1
Win72-33 Flag of the United States.svg Jack WehmeyerTF 12–2
Win71-33 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan BlanchardTF 10–0
2025 Muhamet Malo Tournament Bronze medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win70-33 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Akhmed Bataev 3–1February 27, 2025 2025 Muhamet Malo Tournament Flag of Albania.svg Tirana, Albania
Loss69-33 Flag of Russia.svg Alan Bagaev0-8
Win69-32 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg NarenmanduhaiTF 11–0
Win68-32 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Nurdaulet BekenovTF 10–0
2025 Grand Prix Zagreb Open Bronze medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win67-32 Flag of France.svg Adlan Viskhanov9–1February 5, 2025 2025 Grand Prix Zagreb Open Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia
Win66-32 Flag of Georgia.svg Zaur Beradze12–4
Loss65-32 Flag of Iran.svg Amir Hossein Firouzpour 0-5
2025 Henri Deglane Grand Prix Gold medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win65-31 Flag of France.svg Adlan Viskhanov8–2January 17, 2025 2025 Henri Deglane Grand Prix Flag of France.svg Nice, France
Win64-31 Flag of Switzerland (Pantone).svg Samuel Scherrer 7–0
Win Flag of Finland.svg Juho RuusilaFF
Win63-31 Flag of Germany.svg Alexander WeissTF 12–2
Win62-31 Flag of Austria.svg Benjamin Greil9–0
2024 Bill Farrell Memorial Silver medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Loss61-31 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Snyder TF 1–11November 9, 20242024 Bill Farrell Memorial Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York
Win61-30 Flag of the United States.svg Justin Rademacher6–3
Win60-30 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Luis Perez Sosa11–2
2024 World Team Trials 4th at 92 kg
Win59-30 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus ColemanTF 11–0September 14, 20242024 World Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Omaha, Nebraska
Win58-30 Flag of the United States.svg Maximus Hale8–2
Loss57-30 Flag of the United States.svg David Taylor TF 0–10
Win57-29 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Schultz6–5
Win56-29 Flag of the United States.svg Nick Stemmet7–0
2024 US Olympic Trials DNP at 97 kg
Loss55-29 Flag of the United States.svg Eric Schultz2-3April 19, 2024 2024 US Olympic Trials Flag of the United States.svg State College, Pennsylvania
Loss55-28 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Aiello4-8
2024 Henri Deglane Gold medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Win55-27 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Jackson4–2January 19, 2024 2024 Henri Deglane Flag of France.svg Nice, France
Win54-27 Flag of Belgium (civil).svg Tarik AzzouziTF 10–0
Win53-27 Flag of Lithuania.svg Lukas KrasauskasTF 11–0
Win52-27 Flag of Tunisia.svg Mohamed Saadaoui TF 11–1
2024 Grand Prix Zagreb Open DNP at 97 kg
Loss51-27 Flag of Poland.svg Radosław Baran 0-5January 10, 2024 2024 Grand Prix Zagreb Open Flag of Croatia.svg Zagreb, Croatia
Loss51-26 Flag of Iran.svg Amir Ali Azarpira TF 0–10
2023 Bill Farrell Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Win51-25 Flag of the United States.svg Jacob Warner4–0November 17, 20232023 Bill Farrell Memorial Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York
Win50-25 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan AielloTF 11–0
Win49-25 Flag of the United States.svg Duncan LeeTF 10–0
Win48-25 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Xavier LauzonTF 10–0
2023 Poland Open Bronze medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win47-25 Flag of Ukraine.svg Nazar DoddTF 11–0July 26, 2023 2023 Poland Open Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland
Win46-25 Flag of Poland.svg Filip RogutTF 10–0
Loss45-25 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Osman Nurmagomedov 2-8
Win45-24 Flag of the United States.svg Nick StemmetTF 10–0
Loss44-24 Flag of the United States.svg Zahid Valencia 2-9June 10, 20232023 Final X: Newark Flag of the United States.svg Newark, New Jersey
Loss44-23 Flag of the United States.svg Zahid Valencia 0-8
2023 Pan American Championships Gold medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win44-22 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Jeremy PoirierTF 10–0May 3, 2023 2023 Pan American Championships Flag of Argentina.svg Buenos Aires, Argentina
Win Flag of Argentina.svg Sebastian ReissFF
Win43-22 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Luis RiveraTF 11–0
Win42-22 Flag of Ecuador.svg Luis VillagomezTF 10–0
2023 U.S. Open Gold medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win41-22 Flag of the United States.svg Kollin Moore TF 12–2April 26, 20232023 U.S. Open Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada
Win40-22 Flag of the United States.svg Nate Jackson4–2
Win39-22 Flag of the United States.svg Jonathan Aiello4–0
Win38-22 Flag of the United States.svg Zachery FerrisTF 11–0
2022 Bill Farrell Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Win37-22 Flag of Ukraine.svg Murazi Mchedlidze 3–0November 18, 20222022 Bill Farrell Memorial Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York
Win36-22 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nishan Randhawa TF 10–0
Win35-22 Flag of Ukraine.svg Vasyl Sova13–8
2022 Poland Open 5th at 97 kg
Loss34-22 Flag of Georgia.svg Elizbar Odikadze 1-9July 20, 2022 2022 Poland Open Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland
Loss34-21 Flag of Georgia.svg Givi Matcharashvili 6-8
Win34-20 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Tuerxnub Muheite5–4
Win33-20 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Thomas BarnsTF 11–0
2022 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Silver medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Loss32-20 Flag of the United States.svg Kollin Moore 0-6May 21, 20222022 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Flag of the United States.svg Coralville, Iowa
Loss32-19 Flag of the United States.svg Kollin Moore TF 0–10
Win32-18 Flag of the United States.svg Ethan Laird8–2
2022 U.S. Marine Corps Open Gold medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Win31-18 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rau 6–1April 27, 20222022 U.S. Marine Corps Open Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada
Win30-18 Flag of the United States.svg Timothy Dudley5–2
Win29-18 Flag of the United States.svg Marco RetanoTF 10–0
2022 Bill Farrell Memorial Gold medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Win28-18 Flag of the United States.svg Morgan SmithTF 10–0April 1, 20222022 Bill Farrell Memorial Flag of the United States.svg New York City
Win27-18 Flag of the United States.svg Joe Rau 4–1
Win26-18 Flag of the United States.svg Tyler ThurstonTF 10–0
Win25-18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Nishan Randhawa 8–0
2020 US Olympic Team Trials Bronze medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Loss24-18 Flag of the United States.svg Kyven Gadson FallApril 2, 2021 2020 US Olympic Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth, Texas
Loss24-17 Flag of the United States.svg Kollin Moore TF 0–10
Win24-16 Flag of the United States.svg Hayden Zillmer2–2
Win23-16 Flag of the United States.svg A.J. Ferrari 3–1
2021 America's Cup at 97 kg
Win22-16 Flag of the United States.svg Ben Honis7–1February 10, 20212021 America's Cup Flag of the United States.svg Concord, North Carolina
Win21-16 Flag of the United States.svg Scottie BoykinTF 10–0
Loss20-16 Flag of the United States.svg Hayden Zillmer1-3
Win20-15 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Schafer5–0
Loss19-15 Flag of the United States.svg Gabe Dean 5–5January 8, 20212021 FloWrestling: SCRTC I Flag of the United States.svg Austin, Texas
2020 FloWrestling: RTC Cup at 97 kg
Loss19-14 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley1-2December 4, 20202020 FloWrestling: RTC Cup Flag of the United States.svg Cincinnati, Ohio
Win19-13 Flag of Lebanon.svg Domenic Abounader 7–2
Win18-13 Flag of the United States.svg Kollin Moore 6–6
Loss17-13 Flag of the United States.svg Hayden Zillmer4-8
Win17-12 Flag of the United States.svg Timothy Dudley5–4
Loss16-12 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Snyder TF 0–12September 19, 20202020 NLWC I -97kg Flag of the United States.svg State College, Pennsylvania
2019 Alans International DNP at 92 kg
Loss16-11 Flag of Russia.svg Anzor Urishev 6-9December 7, 20192019 Alans International Flag of Russia.svg Vladikavkaz, Russia
Loss16-10 Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Kurbanov 0-3
Win16-9 Flag of Turkmenistan.svg Rahmangeldi VepayevTF 10–0
Win15-9 Flag of Russia.svg Muslim Magomedov5–3
2019 Bill Farrell Memorial Silver medal icon.svg at 97 kg
Loss14-9 Flag of the United States.svg Kyle Snyder TF 0–10November 15, 20192019 Bill Farrell Memorial Flag of the United States.svg New York City, New York
Win14-8 Flag of the United States.svg Ty Walz4–0
Win13-8 Flag of the United States.svg Enock FrancoisTF 10–0
2019 Continental Cup DNP at 92 kg
Loss12-8 Flag of Russia.svg Radik Nartikoev3-4October 14, 20192019 Continental Cup Flag of Russia.svg Dagestan, Russia
Win12-7 Flag of Russia.svg Akhmed Tazhudinov Fall
2019 Alexander Medved DNP at 92 kg
Loss11-7 Flag of Russia.svg Guram Chertkoev1-3August 9, 20192019 Alexander Medved Flag of Belarus.svg Minsk, Belarus
Loss11-6 Flag of Belarus.svg Ivan Yankouski TF 0–10
2019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Silver medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Loss11-5 Flag of the United States.svg Bo Nickal 0-5May 16, 20192019 World Team Trials Challenge Tournament Flag of the United States.svg Raleigh, North Carolina
Loss11-4 Flag of the United States.svg Bo Nickal TF 0–10
Win11-3 Flag of the United States.svg Hayden Zillmer3–0
Win10-3 Flag of the United States.svg Timothy Dudley5–3
Win9-3 Flag of the United States.svg Scottie Boykin10–6
2019 Marine Corps U.S. Open Bronze medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win8-3 Flag of the United States.svg Timothy DudleyINJApril 23, 20192019 Marine Corps U.S. Open Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada
Win7-3 Flag of the United States.svg Riley Lefever5–0
Loss6-3 Flag of the United States.svg Bo Nickal TF 4–14
Win6-2 Flag of the United States.svg Timothy Dudley9–2
Win5-2 Flag of the United States.svg Patrick Brucki10–2
Win4-2 Flag of the United States.svg Kadeem SamuelsTF 10–0
2019 Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov Tournament Bronze medal icon.svg at 92 kg
Win3-2 Flag of Algeria.svg Mohammed Fardj INJFebruary 28, 2019 2019 Dan Kolov & Nikola Petrov Tournament Flag of Bulgaria.svg Ruse, Bulgaria
Loss2-2 Flag of Russia.svg Magomed Kurbanov 2-3
Win2-1 Flag of Hungary.svg István Veréb 6–2
2019 Henri Deglane Grand Prix DNP at 92 kg
Loss1-1 Flag of Germany.svg Gennadij Cudinovic 10–10February 1, 20192019 Henri Deglane Grand Prix Flag of France.svg Nice, France
Win1-0 Flag of the United States.svg Deron Winn 8–0November 30, 20182018 AWL 1 – The Beginning Flag of the United States.svg Cedar Rapids, Iowa

References

  1. ↑ Biography – Michael Macchiavello, NC. usawrestlingmembership.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ Michael Macchiavello – 2017–18 – Wrestling Roster. go pack.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Peeler, Tim. (March 22, 2018). Wrestler Macchiavello Savors National Title. news.ncsu.edu. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ (June 3, 2018). Hidlay, Macchiavello Win Gold at U23 World Team Trials. go pack.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ Willis, Mike. (November 19, 2019). #TeamUSATuesday: MEN'S FREESTYLE NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER MICHAEL MACCHIAVELLO. teams.org.. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ Immel, Richard. (May 5, 2023). Hildebrandt, Burroughs, Molinari, Macchiavello Collect Pan-Am Gold, U.S. Women Take Team Title. teams.org. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  7. ↑ (April 29, 2023). Former NC State Champion, Michael Macchiavello, Wins US Open. go pack.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Spey, Andrew. (June 10, 2023). Results For USA Wrestling's 2023 Final X Presented By Tezos. flowrestling.org. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
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