Nick Gwiazdowski

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Nick Gwiazdowski
Personal information
Full nameNicholas Edward Gwiazdowski
Born (1992-12-30) December 30, 1992 (age 31)
Duanesburg, New York, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight125 kg (276 lb)
Sport
CountryUnited States
Sport Wrestling
Event(s) Freestyle and Folkstyle
College team NC State
ClubTitan Mercury WC
Wolfpack WC
Coached byPat Popolizio
Obe Blanc
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2017 Paris 125 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Budapest 125 kg
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Lima 125 kg
Pan American Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Lima 125 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Buenos Aires 125 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Acapulco 125 kg
Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Krasnoyarsk 125 kg
Poland Open (Wacław Ziółkowski Memorial)
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Warsaw 125 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2021 Warsaw 125 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg2016 Spala125 kg
Grand Prix
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2019 Istanbul 125 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2018 Istambul 125 kg
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2021 Nice 125 kg
US National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Las Vegas125 kg
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Coralville125 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the NC State Wolfpack
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2014 Oklahoma City285 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2015 St. Louis285 lb
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2016 New York 285 lb
ACC Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2014 Blacksburg 285 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2015 Pittsburgh 285 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2016 Charlottesville 285 lb
Representing the Binghamton Bearcats
CAA Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2012 Vestal 285 lb

Nickolos Edward Gwiazdowski (born December 30, 1992) [1] is an American freestyle wrestler and graduated folkstyle wrestler. A two-time NCAA Division I National Champion for the North Carolina State Wolfpack, Gwiazdowski has won two bronze medals at the World Championships, a Pan American Games title, and two Pan American championships for Team USA. [2]

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High school career

He was a two-time NYSPHSAA (New York) Division II state champion for Duanesburg High School in Delanson, New York, where he went 50-0 as a senior, and managed to not have a single opponent go the entire match with him. [3] He received the Dave Schultz and Junior Schalles Awards at the end of the season. [4]

College career

Nick earned All-American honors as a true freshman at Binghamton University in 2012 (8th at 285). He then transferred to North Carolina State University and redshirted the 2012-13 season to preserve his NCAA eligibility. While there he was then a three-time All-American for the Wolfpack, twice a national champion (2014 & 2015) and once a runner-up (2016), while competing at the 285 lb. heavyweight division. He lost his last match to eventual Olympic gold medalist Kyle Snyder. [5] [6] [7]

International career

Gwiazdowski competed at the 2017 Wrestling World Cup - Men's freestyle, losing in the take-all final match. [8]

Gwiazdowski qualified for the 2017 World Wrestling Championships at 125 kg by winning the U.S. Team Trials where he was an automatic finalist by being U.S. Open champion. [9] At the 2017 Worlds, he won a bronze medal. [10]

At the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin 2018 he lost to Muradin Kushkhov of Russia in the quarterfinals, but went on to wrestle back and win a bronze medal against Lkhagvagerel Munkhtur of Mongolia. [11]

In 2022, he competed at the Yasar Dogu Tournament held in Istanbul, Turkey.

Coaching career

On August 21, 2021, while still competing internationally, Gwiazdowski joined the coaching staff of Cornell University as a volunteer assistant coach. [12] He continued to coach the Big Red through the 2023-24 season. [13]

On November 8, 2024, Warren Central High School in Indianapolis announced that he had been hired as an assistant coach. [14]

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEventLocation
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Zach MerrillFebruary 13, 20222022 Bout at the Ballpark

Flag of the United States.svg Arlington, Texas

2021 World Championships 5th at 125 kg
Loss116–37 Flag of Turkey.svg Taha Akgül 4–6October 3, 2021 2021 World Championships Flag of Norway.svg Oslo, Norway
Win116–36 Flag of Belarus.svg Dzianis Khramiankou 6–1
Loss115–36 Flag of Iran.svg Amir Hossein Zare TF 0–10October 2, 2021
Win115–35 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Amar Dhesi 8–3
2021 US World Team Trials Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win114–35 Flag of the United States.svg Mason Parris 10–3September 12, 2021 2021 US World Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln, Nebraska
Win113–35 Flag of the United States.svg Mason Parris 6–0
Win112–35 Flag of the United States.svg Jordan Wood9–0September 11, 2021
Win111–35 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrius ThomasTF 10–0
2021 Poland Open Silver medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Loss110–35 Flag of Iran.svg Amir Hossein Zare DQ (1–6)June 9, 2021 2021 Poland Open

Flag of Poland.svg Warsaw, Poland

Win110–34 Flag of Egypt.svg Youssif HemidaTF 10–0
Win109–34 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Yusup Batirmurzaev 9–2
2021 US Open Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win108–34 Flag of the United States.svg Tony CassioppiTF 12–0May 1–2, 20212021 US Open National Championships Flag of the United States.svg Coralville, Iowa
Win107–34 Flag of the United States.svg Christian Lance9–0
Win106–34 Flag of the United States.svg Matt StencelTF 10–0
Win105–34 Flag of the United States.svg Aydin GuttridgeTF 10–0
2020 US Olympic Team Trials Silver medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Loss104–34 Flag of the United States.svg Gable Steveson 4–10April 2–3, 2021 2020 US Olympic Team Trials Flag of the United States.svg Fort Worth, Texas
Loss104–33 Flag of the United States.svg Gable Steveson TF 0–10
Win104–32 Flag of the United States.svg Dom BradleyTF 11–0
Win103–32 Flag of the United States.svg Garrett RyanTF 11–0
2021 Henri Deglane Grand Prix Bronze medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win102–32 Flag of Germany.svg Asghar LaghariTF 10–0January 16–17, 2021 Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane 2021

Flag of France.svg Nice, France

Loss101–32 Flag of Poland.svg Robert Baran 5–5
Win101–31 Flag of Finland.svg Jere HeinoTF 11–0
FloWrestling RTC Cup 4th as WRTC at 125 kg
Loss100–31 Flag of the United States.svg Mason Parris 7–10December 4–5, 2020 FloWrestling RTC Cup

Flag of the United States.svg Austin, Texas

Win100–30 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Amar Dhesi TF 11–0
Loss99–30 Flag of the United States.svg Gable Steveson 1–4
Win99–29 Flag of the United States.svg Mason Parris TF 18–8
Win98–29 Flag of the United States.svg Kyven Gadson TF 10–0August 30, 2020 Chael Sonnen's Wrestling Underground I

Flag of the United States.svg United States

2020 Pan American Olympic Qualification Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win97–29 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Amar Dhesi FFMarch 15, 2020 2020 Pan American Olympic Qualification Tournament

Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Ottawa, Canada

Win96–29 Flag of Venezuela.svg Luis Vivenes TF 10–0
2019–20 Deutsche Ringerliga season Silver medal icon.svg for Team Ispringen at 130 kg
Win95–29 Flag of Germany.svg Etienne WyrichTF 16–0January 18, 20202019–2020 Deutsche Ringerliga season

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

2019 Alans International 5th at 125 kg
Loss94–29 Flag of Iran.svg Amir Hossein Zare TF 0–10December 7–8, 20192019 Alans International

Flag of Russia.svg Vladikavkaz, Russia

Win94–28 Flag of Russia.svg Khasan Khubaev8–6
Loss93–28 Flag of Russia.svg Batradz Gazzaev2–9
Loss93–27 Flag of Russia.svg Zelimkhan Khizriev7–7November 24, 20192019–2020 Deutsche Ringerliga season

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Win93–26 Flag of Germany.svg Marco BeckerTF 16–0November 23, 2019
2019 World Championships 17th at 125 kg
Loss92–26 Flag of Iran.svg Yadollah Mohebbi 2–5September 20, 2019 2019 World Championships

Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan

2019 Pan American Games Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win92–25 Flag of Cuba.svg Óscar Pino TF 10–0August 10, 2019 2019 Pan American Games

Flag of Peru.svg Lima, Peru

Win91–25 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Korey Jarvis TF 10–0
Win90–25 Flag of Peru.svg Andrew GunningTF 10–0
2019 Yasar Dogu Silver medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Loss89–25 Flag of Turkey.svg Taha Akgül 1–5July 11–14, 2019 2019 Yasar Dogu

Flag of Turkey.svg Istanbul, Turkey

Win89–24 Flag of India.svg Sumit Sumit6–2
Win88–24 Flag of Turkey.svg Fatih Çakıroğlu FF
2019 US World Team Trials Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win87–24 Flag of the United States.svg Gable Steveson 3–3June 7–8, 2019 2019 Final X: Rutgers

Flag of the United States.svg New Brunswick, New Jersey

Win86–24 Flag of the United States.svg Gable Steveson 4–4
Win85–24 Flag of the United States.svg Derek White9–0May 6, 20192019 Beat the Streets: Grapple at the Garden

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

2019 Pan American Championships Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win84–24 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Korey Jarvis TF 10–0April 1, 2019 2019 Pan American Championships

Flag of Argentina.svg Buenos Aires, Argentina

Win83–24 Flag of Cuba.svg Óscar Pino TF 11–1
Win82–24 Flag of Mexico.svg Eduardo GarcíaTF 10–0
Win81–24 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Marcos SantosTF 10–0
2019 Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov Memorial 7th at 125 kg
Loss80–24 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Deng Zhiwei 5–7February 28 – March 3, 20192019 Dan Kolov - Nikola Petrov Memorial

Flag of Bulgaria.svg Ruse, Bulgaria

Loss80–23 Flag of Iran.svg Parviz Hadi 2–5
Win80–22 Flag of Turkey.svg Fatih Çakıroğlu 6–0
Win79–22 Flag of Poland.svg Robert Baran 5–1
2018–19 Deutsche Ringerliga season 4th for Team Ispringen at 130 kg
Win78–22 Flag of Russia.svg Magomedgadzhi Nurasulov5–4January 12, 20192018–2019 Deutsche Ringerliga season

Flag of Germany.svg Germany

Win77–22 Flag of Qatar.svg Giorgi Sakandelidze3–2December 8, 2018
Win76–22 Flag of Hungary.svg Dániel Ligeti TF 16–0December 1, 2018
Win75–22 Flag of Russia.svg Anzor Khizriev 4–2November 10, 2018
2018 World Championships Bronze medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win74–22 Flag of India.svg Sumit Malik 7–2October 20–21, 2018 2018 World Championships

Flag of Hungary.svg Budapest, Hungary

Win73–22 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Amar Dhesi 7–0
Loss72–22 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Deng Zhiwei 4–5
Win72–21 Flag of Mongolia.svg Natsagsürengiin Zolboo 9–4
2018 Yasar Dogu Bronze medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win71–21 Flag of Germany.svg Nick Matuhin 6–4July 27–29, 2018 2018 Yasar Dogu

Flag of Turkey.svg Istanbul, Turkey

Loss70–21 Flag of Ukraine.svg Oleksandr Khotsianivskyi 3–4
Win70–20 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Duman BultrikovTF 10–0
Win69–20 Flag of India.svg Sumit SumitTF 10–0
2018 US World Team Trials Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win68–20 Flag of the United States.svg Adam Coon 6–1June 22–23, 20182018 Final X: Lehigh

Flag of the United States.svg Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

Win67–20 Flag of the United States.svg Adam Coon 6–1
Win66–20 Flag of Cuba.svg Yudenny Alpajón9–1May 17, 20182018 Beat the Streets: Team USA vs Cuba

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

2018 Pan American Championships Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win65–20 Flag of Cuba.svg Yudenny Alpajón9–0May 3–6, 2018 2018 Pan American Championships

Flag of Peru.svg Lima, Peru

Win64–20 Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg Carlos FélixTF 11–0
Win63–20 Flag of Argentina.svg Catriel MurielTF 10–0
2018 Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix Bronze medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win62–20 Flag of Mongolia.svg Lkhagvagerel Munkhtur5–1January 27, 2018 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin 2018

Flag of Russia.svg Krasnoyarsk, Russia

Win61–20 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhanxiang Hu7–0
Loss60–20 Flag of Kabardino-Balkaria.svg Muradin Kushkhov1–3
Win60–19 Flag of North Ossetia.svg Alan Khugaev6–1
2017 World Clubs Cup Silver medal icon.svg as TMWC at 125 kg
Loss59–19 Flag of Georgia.svg Geno Petriashvili 5–6December 7–8, 20172017 World Clubs Cup

Flag of Iran.svg Tehran, Iran

Win59–18 Flag of Mongolia.svg Mönkhtöriin LkhagvagerelTF 10–0
Win58–18 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Mert EminTF 10–0
Win57–18 Flag of India.svg Pushpender SinghTF 10–0
Win56–18 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Korey Jarvis TF 10–0
2017 World Championships Bronze medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win55–18 Flag of Mongolia.svg Natsagsürengiin Zolboo 5–1August 25, 2017 2017 World Championships

Flag of France.svg Paris, France

Loss54–18 Flag of Turkey.svg Taha Akgül TF 0–10
Win54–17 Flag of Iran.svg Yadollah Mohebbi 5–4
Win53–17 Flag of Hungary.svg Dániel Ligeti 10–1
Win52–17 Flag of Moldova.svg Andrei RomanovTF 10–0
2017 Spain Grand Prix Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win51–17 Flag of Iran.svg Amin Taheri Jafar5–2July 15–16, 20172017 Grand Prix of Spain

Flag of Spain.svg Madrid, Spain

Win50–17 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Edgardo LopezTF 10–0
Win49–17 Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg Sean MolleTF 14–4
2017 US World Team Trials Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win48–17 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley3–2June 10, 20172017 US World Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Lincoln, Nebraska

Win47–17 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley5–1
Win46–17 Flag of Japan.svg Katsutoshi KanazawaTF 11–0May 17, 20172017 Beat The Streets: Times Square

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

2017 US Open Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win45–17 Flag of the United States.svg Zach Rey 3–2April 26–29, 20172017 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Win44–17 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley6–4
Win43–17 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Telford4–1
Win42–17 Flag of the United States.svg Daniel StibralTF 11–0
Win41–17 Flag of the United States.svg Michael GregoryTF 10–0
2017 World Cup Silver medal icon.svg as Team USA at 125 kg
Loss40–17 Flag of Iran.svg Komeil Ghasemi 0–5February 16–17, 2017 2017 World Cup

Flag of Iran.svg Kermanshah, Iran

Loss40–16 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Jamaladdin Magomedov 1–3
2017 Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix 14th at 125 kg
Loss40–15 Flag of the Chechen Republic.svg Adlan Ibragimov4–6January 28, 2017 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin 2017

Flag of Russia.svg Krasnoyarsk, Russia

2016 World Clubs Cup Gold medal icon.svg as TMWC at 125 kg
Win40–14 Flag of Iran.svg Parviz Hadi 3–2November 30 – December 1, 2016 2016 World Clubs Cup

Flag of Ukraine.svg Kharkov, Ukraine

Loss39–14 Flag of Russia.svg Alen Zasyeyev 2–4
Loss39–13 Flag of Georgia.svg Giorgi Meshvildishvili2–5
Win39–12 Flag of Ukraine.svg Oleksandr Khotsianivskiy2–1
2016 Intercontinental Cup Silver medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Loss38–12 Flag of Russia.svg Batraz Gazzaev1–2October 14–16, 20162016 Intercontinental Cup

Flag of Russia.svg Khasavyurt, Russia

Win38–11 Flag of Russia.svg Anzor Khizriev 5–1
Win37–11 Flag of Azerbaijan.svg Umar Israilov9–1
Win36–11 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Dmitry Popov3–2
2016 Ziolkowski International Bronze medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win35–11 Flag of Ukraine.svg Oleksandr Khotsianivskyi 5–0June 17–19, 20162016 Ziolkowski International

Flag of Poland.svg Spala, Poland

Win34–11 Flag of Egypt.svg Diaaeldin Kamal 5–0
Loss33–11 Flag of Russia.svg Mukhamagazi Magomedov7–8
2016 US University Nationals Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win33–10 Flag of the United States.svg Tanner Hall4–1June 2–6, 20162016 US University National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Akron, Ohio

Win32–10 Flag of the United States.svg Tanner Hall3–1
Win31–10 Flag of the United States.svg Garrett RyanTF 10–0
Win30–10 Flag of the United States.svg Nolan TerranceTF 12–2
Win29–10 Flag of the United States.svg Ben TynanTF 10–0
Win28–10 Flag of the United States.svg Billy MillerTF 10–0
Win27–10 Flag of the United States.svg Louie MaserTF 10–0
2016 US Olympic Team Trials 4th at 125 kg
Loss26–10 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley2–2April 9, 20162016 US Olympic Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Iowa City, Iowa

Win26–9 Flag of the United States.svg Bobby Telford5–0
Loss25–9 Flag of the United States.svg Zach Rey 2–4
Win25–8 Flag of the United States.svg Justin Grant4–1
2015 Bill Farrell M. International Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win24–8 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley1–0November 5–7, 20152015 Bill Farrell Memorial International

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

Win23–8 Flag of the United States.svg Anthony NelsonTF 11–0
Win22–8 Flag of Russia.svg Pavel Krivtsov11–6
Win21–8 Flag of the United States.svg Justin Grant4–2
2015 Spain Grand Prix Gold medal icon.svg at 125 kg
Win20–8 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Deng Zhiwei FallJuly 11, 20152015 Grand Prix of Spain

Flag of Spain.svg Madrid, Spain

Win19–8 Flag of Iran.svg Mehdi GonbadaniTF 14–4
Win18–8 Flag of Poland.svg Kamil KosciolekTF 10–0
Win17–8 Flag of Spain.svg Jose CubaTF 10–0
2015 US World Team Trials 4th at 125 kg
Loss16–8 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley1–2June 12–14, 20152015 US World Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Madison, Wisconsin

Win16–7 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrell Fortune5–0
Win15–7 Flag of the United States.svg Adam Coon TF 12–2
Loss14–7 Flag of the United States.svg Zach Rey 1–7
Win14–6 Flag of the United States.svg Connor Medbery6–4
2015 US Nationals 4th at 125 kg
Win13–6 Flag of the United States.svg Chadwick HankeFallMay 7–9, 20152015 US National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Loss12–6 Flag of the United States.svg Tervel Dlagnev 2–8
Win12–5 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley4–4
Win11–5 Flag of the United States.svg Michael GravesTF 10–0
2014 US World Team Trials 4th at 125 kg
Loss10–5 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrell FortuneTF 0–10May 29 – June 1, 20142014 US World Team Trials

Flag of the United States.svg Madison, Wisconsin

Loss10–4 Flag of the United States.svg Zach Rey 3–9
Win10–3 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley9–9
Win9–3 Flag of the United States.svg Jarod Trice4–4
2013 US University Nationals Bronze medal icon.svg at 120 kg
Win8–3 Flag of the United States.svg Austin Marsden7–5May 24–26, 20132013 US University National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Akron, Ohio

Win7–3 Flag of the United States.svg Connor Medbery10–8
Loss6–3 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrell Fortune0–8
Win6–2 Flag of the United States.svg Michael KroellsTF 16–4
Win5–2 Flag of the United States.svg Connor Medbery12–9
Win4–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Johnson14–9
2013 US Open 7th at 120 kg
Win3–2 Flag of the United States.svg Jeremy Johnson3–1, 4–0April 17–20, 20132013 US Open National Championships

Flag of the United States.svg Las Vegas, Nevada

Loss2–2 Flag of the United States.svg Tyrell Fortune2–4, 3–5
Win2–1 Flag of the United States.svg Riley Orozco4–3, 3–0
Loss1–1 Flag of the United States.svg Dom Bradley0–3, 0–2
Win1–0 Flag of the United States.svg David Lopez8–3, 6–0

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Nicholas Boone Lee is an American freestyle and former folkstyle wrestler who competes at 65 kilograms. In freestyle, he is a Pan American champion and a US National champion. Lee represented the United States at 65 kg at the 2023 World Wrestling Championships.

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