Darian Cruz

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Darian Cruz
Personal information
Full nameDarian Toi Cruz
Born (1995-02-07) February 7, 1995 (age 29)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States.svg United States (2018–2021)
Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Puerto Rico (2022–present)
Sport Wrestling
Weight class57 kg (126 lb)
Event(s) Freestyle and Folkstyle
College team Mountain Hawks
ClubLehigh Valley Wrestling Club
Coached byPat Santoro
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Puerto Rico
Pan American Games
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2023 Santiago 57 kg
Pan American Championships
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Acapulco 57 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Buenos Aires 57 kg
Grand Prix
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2022 Madrid 57 kg
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2023 Warsaw 57 kg
Representing the Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2020 Ottawa 57 kg
Canada Cup
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg2018 Guelph57 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Lehigh Mountain Hawks
NCAA Division I National Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 St. Louis 125 lb
EIWA Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2016 Princeton 125 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2017 Lewisburg 125 lb
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2018 Uniondale 125 lb
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2014 Bethlehem 125 lb

Darian Toi Cruz (born February 7, 1995) is a Stateside Puerto Rican freestyle wrestler who competes internationally at 57 kilograms. [1] He is qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics and is a Pan American Games medalist, as well as a three-time Pan American medalist. [2] Cruz was the 2017 NCAA Division I National champion out of Lehigh University. [3]

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References

  1. "Darian Cruz – Wrestling". Lehigh University Athletics. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. "Cruz Qualifies For Paris Olympics At 57 kg". Lehigh University Athletics. March 2, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  3. "Darian Cruz wins national title as Lehigh claims 12th place at NCAAs". Lehigh University Athletics. Retrieved March 13, 2024.