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{{short description|American wrestler}}
{{short description|American wrestler (born 1998)}}
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| hometown = [[Murrysville, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
| hometown = [[Murrysville, Pennsylvania]], U.S.
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| sport = [[Wrestling]]
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| event = [[Freestyle wrestling|Freestyle]] and [[Collegiate wrestling|Folkstyle]]
| event = [[Freestyle wrestling|Freestyle]] and [[Collegiate wrestling|Folkstyle]]
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{{Medal|Competition | [[Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2024 Pan American Wrestling Championships|2024 Acapulco]] | 57 kg }}
{{Medal|Competition | US National Championships }}
{{Medal|Competition | US National Championships }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2019 Fort Worth (SN)| 57 kg }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2019 Fort Worth | 57 kg }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2023 Fort Worth | 57 kg }}
{{Medal|Competition| [[World Junior Wrestling Championships|U20 World Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Competition| [[World Junior Wrestling Championships|U20 World Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2015 World Junior Wrestling Championships|2015 Salvador]] | 50 kg }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2016 World Junior Wrestling Championships|2016 Mâcon]] | 50 kg }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2016 World Junior Wrestling Championships|2016 Mâcon]] | 50 kg }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2015 World Junior Wrestling Championships|2015 Salvador]] | 50 kg }}
{{Medal|Competition| [[List of Cadet, Junior, and Espoir World Champions in men's freestyle wrestling|U17 World Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Competition| [[List of Cadet, Junior, and Espoir World Champions in men's freestyle wrestling|U17 World Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2014 Snina | 50 kg }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2014 Snina | 50 kg }}
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{{Medal|Country| the }} [[Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling|Iowa Hawkeyes]]
{{Medal|Country| the }} [[Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling|Iowa Hawkeyes]]
{{Medal|Competition| [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Competition| [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2021 St. Louis]] | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2019 Pittsburgh]] | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2018 Cleveland]] | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2018 Cleveland]] | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2019 Pittsburgh]] | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2021 St. Louis]] | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Competition| [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Competition| [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten Championships]] }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2023 Ann Arbor | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2021 State College | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2020 Piscataway | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2020 Piscataway | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| 2021 State College | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Gold| [[2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships|2023 Ann Arbor]] | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Silver| 2019 Minneapolis | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Silver| 2019 Minneapolis | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Bronze| 2018 East Lansing | 125 lb }}
{{Medal|Bronze| 2018 East Lansing | 125 lb }}
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'''Spencer Richard Lee '''(born October 14, 1998) is an American [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]] and former [[Collegiate wrestling|folkstyle wrestler]] who competes at [[Wrestling weight classes#Men's freestyle wrestling|57 kilograms]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title='Excuses are for wusses': Iowa's Spencer Lee wins his third consecutive national title on torn ACL|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/20/ncaa-championships-2021-iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-hawkeyes-finalist-tom-brands-brandon-courtney/4784565001/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Hawk Central|language=en-US}}</ref> In freestyle, he won the US National championship in 2019 and was a [[List of Cadet, Junior, and Espoir World Champions in men's freestyle wrestling|three-time age-group world champion]], once at the cadet level and twice at the junior level.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title=Wrestling: Iowa's Spencer Lee wins Senior Nationals, qualifies for 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2019/12/22/wrestling-iowa-spencer-lee-wins-senior-nationals-qualifies-2020-u-s-olympic-trials-tom-brands/2728759001/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Hawk Central|language=en-US}}</ref> As a folkstyle wrestler, Lee won the [[James E. Sullivan Award]] and the [[Dan Hodge Trophy]] twice, as well as three [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#1999–2023|NCAA Division I national championships]] out of the [[University of Iowa]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spencer Lee - Wrestling|url=https://hawkeyesports.com/sports/wrestling/roster/spencer-lee/13913|website=University of Iowa Athletics|language=en|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref> Lee was often considered one of the most dominant athletes in [[College athletics in the United States|college athletics]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title=Most dominant male college athlete in the country? Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee has a strong case|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/17/iowa-wrestler-spencer-lee-might-most-dominant-college-athlete-2021-ncaa-wrestling-championships/4654036001/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Hawk Central|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-24|title=Spencer Lee Named NCAA's Most Dominant Wrestler|url=https://www.goiowaawesome.com/iowa-hawkeyes-wrestling/2020/03/4728/spencer-lee-named-ncaas-most-dominant-wrestler|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Go Iowa Awesome|language=en}}</ref>
'''Spencer Richard Lee '''(born October 14, 1998) is an American [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]] and former [[Collegiate wrestling|folkstyle wrestler]] who competes at [[Wrestling weight classes#Men's freestyle wrestling|57 kilograms]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title='Excuses are for wusses': Iowa's Spencer Lee wins his third consecutive national title on torn ACL|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/20/ncaa-championships-2021-iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-hawkeyes-finalist-tom-brands-brandon-courtney/4784565001/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Hawk Central|language=en-US}}</ref> In freestyle, he is qualified for the [[2024 Summer Olympics]], and has been a [[2024 Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American]] champion, a two-time US National champion and a [[List of Cadet, Junior, and Espoir World Champions in men's freestyle wrestling|three-time age-group World champion]], once in the U17 level and twice in the U20 level.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title=Wrestling: Iowa's Spencer Lee wins Senior Nationals, qualifies for 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2019/12/22/wrestling-iowa-spencer-lee-wins-senior-nationals-qualifies-2020-u-s-olympic-trials-tom-brands/2728759001/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Hawk Central|language=en-US}}</ref>


In folkstyle, Lee won the [[James E. Sullivan Award]] and the [[Dan Hodge Trophy]] twice, as well as three [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#1999–2024|NCAA Division I national championships]] out of the [[University of Iowa]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spencer Lee - Wrestling|url=https://hawkeyesports.com/sports/wrestling/roster/spencer-lee/13913|website=University of Iowa Athletics|language=en|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref> Lee was often considered one of the most dominant athletes in [[College athletics in the United States|college athletics]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title=Most dominant male college athlete in the country? Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee has a strong case|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/17/iowa-wrestler-spencer-lee-might-most-dominant-college-athlete-2021-ncaa-wrestling-championships/4654036001/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Hawk Central|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-24|title=Spencer Lee Named NCAA's Most Dominant Wrestler|url=https://www.goiowaawesome.com/iowa-hawkeyes-wrestling/2020/03/4728/spencer-lee-named-ncaas-most-dominant-wrestler|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Go Iowa Awesome|language=en}}</ref>
== Folkstyle career ==

== Career ==


=== Background ===
=== Background ===
Lee was born in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]] but grew up in [[Saegertown, Pennsylvania]]. He moved again to [[Murrysville, Pennsylvania]], where he attended [[Franklin Regional High School]].<ref name = "hawkeyesports" />
Lee was born in [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], but grew up in [[Saegertown, Pennsylvania]] before moving to [[Murrysville, Pennsylvania|Murrysville]], where he attended [[Franklin Regional High School]].<ref name = "hawkeyesports" />


While in high school, Lee became a three-time [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|PIAA]] state champion and recorded 144 wins before suffering his first and only loss in a dramatic [[Upset (competition)|upset]] while going for a fourth state title.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-03-12 |title=Three-time Pa. state champ Spencer Lee suffers first loss in final match |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2017/spencer-lee-piaa-wrestling-state-champions-iowa |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> In the [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]] department, Lee became a two-time U20 World champion and a U17 World champion during his high school years.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2014-07-19 |title=Spencer Lee Wins Cadet World Freestyle Championship |url=https://www.papowerwrestling.com/2014/07/19/spencer-lee-wins-cadet-world-freestyle-championship/ |access-date=2021-03-21 |website=PA Power Wrestling |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2015-08-15 |title=World Champion Spencer Lee Dominates Junior World Championships |url=https://www.papowerwrestling.com/2015/08/15/world-champion-spencer-lee-dominates-junior-world-championships/ |access-date=2021-03-21 |website=PA Power Wrestling |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":4">{{Cite web |date=2016-09-03 |title=Spencer Lee the Comeback Kid Wins Third World Championship |url=https://www.papowerwrestling.com/2016/09/03/spencer-lee-is-the-comeback-kid/ |access-date=2021-03-21 |website=PA Power Wrestling |language=en-US}}</ref>
=== High school ===
In Lee's [[Freshman|freshman year]] he ended the season undefeated with a record of 49–0 and a state title at 113 pounds. As a [[sophomore]], he also ended the season with a similar 48–0 record and a state championship now at 120 pounds. As a [[Junior (education year)|junior]] in high school, he also competed at 120 pounds, posting a perfect 12–0 record and winning state again, making him a three-time [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|PIAA]] champion. As a [[Senior (education)|senior]], he also stayed undefeated during regular-season, competing at 132 pounds and eventually 126 pounds. Going into the state finals, Lee was the [[pound for pound]] top-ranked [[Secondary school|high school]] wrestler and was undefeated, posting a 144–1 record in his high school career.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.pa-wrestling.com/hs/teams/franklinregional/athlete_stats.htm?id=83150|title=PA-Wrestling.com : Your online resource for Pennsylvania Wrestling|website=www.pa-wrestling.com|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref> In the finals, Lee faced the same wrestler he had beaten by [[technical fall]] at the previous year's state finals, and later [[Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling|Iowa teammate]], Austin DeSanto. With Lee up 5–4, DeSanto secured a last-second [[Takedown (grappling)|takedown]], winning 6–5 and pulling arguably the biggest [[Upset (competition)|upset]] in [[Scholastic wrestling|high school wrestling]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2017/spencer-lee-piaa-wrestling-state-champions-iowa|title=Three-time Pa. state champ Spencer Lee suffers first loss in final match|date=2017-03-12|website=USA TODAY High School Sports|language=en|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/5062488-1-spencer-lee-falls-in-pennsylvania-state-finals-to-austin-desanto|title=#1 Spencer Lee Falls In Pennsylvania State Finals To Austin DeSanto|website=www.flowrestling.org|language=en|access-date=2020-04-01}}</ref>


As the top recruit in the country, Lee had offers from many [[NCAA Division I|Division I]] colleges, and chose the [[University of Iowa]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2016/4/20/11475762/iowa-wrestling-recruiting-spencer-lee-gavin-teasdale|title=Iowa Wrestling Lands Commitments From Spencer Lee and Gavin Teasdale|last=RossWB|date=2016-04-20|website=Black Heart Gold Pants|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>
Before his [[Senior (education)|senior]] year, Lee committed to [[Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling|wrestle]] at the [[University of Iowa]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=How Terry Brands recruited Spencer Lee to the Iowa Hawkeye wrestling program |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2023/03/15/how-iowa-wrestling-recruited-spencer-lee-away-from-penn-state-terry-brands/69997324007/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref> A multiple-time national champion in different tournaments, Lee was the top-ranked wrestler in the country at the time of his commitment.<ref>{{Cite web |last=RossWB |date=2016-04-20 |title=Iowa Wrestling Lands Commitments From Spencer Lee and Gavin Teasdale |url=https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2016/4/20/11475762/iowa-wrestling-recruiting-spencer-lee-gavin-teasdale |access-date=2020-04-03 |website=Black Heart Gold Pants |language=en}}</ref>


=== College ===
=== College ===


==== 2017–2018 ====
==== 2017–2018 ====
Lee initially competed under a [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] during his first year of [[collegiate wrestling]], winning the UNI Open and placing sixth at the Midland Championships before having it pulled and competing as a [[Freshman|true freshman]] instead.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=Hawkeye wrestling: Inside the decision to pull Spencer Lee’s redshirt |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2018/01/03/iowa-wrestling-hawkeyes-spencer-lee-redshirt-tom-brands-cody-goodwin/1001864001/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee chose not to [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] his first year and competed as a [[Freshman|true freshman]] instead. He had immediate success, posting a 14–1 record in the regular season. He placed third at the [[Big Ten Conference]] Championships and competed at the [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championships]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bigten.org/documents/2018/6/15/Updated_BracketsSIII.pdf?id=5901|title=Big Ten Conference|website=bigten.org|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> At the [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|national tournament]], Lee looked dominant, winning by [[technical fall]] 18–0 in his first two bouts in less than six minutes combined. After that, he [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|pinned]] both [[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] champion [[Nick Piccininni]] and former NCAA champion [[Nathan Tomasello]], reaching the finals. In the finals, he faced [[Nick Suriano]], who had been undefeated in 2017–2018. Lee defeated Suriano 5–1. This result earned him the [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championship]] at 125 pounds as a true freshman, the first for the University of Iowa since [[Lincoln McIlravy]] in 1993.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/gametool/brackets/wrestling_d1_2018.pdf|title=2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Brackets|last=NCAA|first=Championships|date=2018|website=NCAA|access-date=April 3, 2020}}</ref>

During regular season, Lee recorded wins over [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#1999–2024|NCAA champions]] and [[All-America|All-Americans]], before placing third at the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] Championships.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leistikow |first=Chad Leistikow and Chad |title=The most impressive part of Spencer Lee's title run? He kept getting better |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2018/03/17/most-impressive-part-spencer-lee-title-run-terry-brands-tom-brands/435625002/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref> At the [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championships]], Lee had an outstanding run into the finals, where he defeated undefeated-in-the-season [[Nick Suriano]] to claim his first national championship.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-18 |title=Spencer Lee Wins NCAA Championship |url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2018/03/18/wrestling-spencer-lee-wins-ncaa-championship/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=University of Iowa Athletics |language=en-US}}</ref>

Lee was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and closed out the year with a 22–2 record.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-06 |title=Spencer Lee Named B1G Freshman of the Year |url=https://hawkeyeheaven.net/news/spencer-lee-named-b1g-freshman-of-the-year/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Hawkeye Heaven |language=en-US}}</ref>


==== 2018–2019 ====
==== 2018–2019 ====
After an action-packed regular season, where he notably placed second at the Midland Championships, Lee placed second at the Big Ten Championships and headed off to the [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA tournament]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Big Ten wrestling 2019: Final team scores, championship results |url=https://www.thegazette.com/iowa-hawkeyes/big-ten-wrestling-2019-final-team-scores-championship-results/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=www.thegazette.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Lee captured his second-straight national crown after running through the bracket, defeating Jack Mueller in the finals and closing out the year 23–3.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=Iowa's Spencer Lee repeats as national champion, defeating Virgina's Jack Mueller, 5-0 |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2019/03/23/ncaa-wresting-championships-results-wrestling-brackets-updated-2019-iowa-spencer-lee-national-champ/3254067002/ |access-date=2024-01-25 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee posted an overall record of 23–3, placed second at the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten Championships]] and competed at the [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championships]] as a [[sophomore]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://bigten.org/documents/2019/3/9/2019_Big_Tens_Brackets_After_Session_2.pdf?id=6342|title=Big Ten Conference|website=bigten.org|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> At [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|Nationals]], Lee was as dominant as the previous year, winning by [[technical fall]] (18-0) in his first bout, [[Amateur wrestling#Victory conditions in collegiate wrestling|major decision]] (10-1) in the second, and [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|fall]] in the third. In his next two bouts, he defeated three-time [[Big 12 Conference|Big 12]] champion [[Nick Piccininni]] and [[Atlantic Coast Conference|ACC]] [[runner-up]] Jack Mueller, winning the [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championship]] at 125 pounds. Lee outscored opponents 55–7 in five matches at the [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Championships]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/images/2019/03/22/brackets.pdf|title=2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|last=NCAA|first=Brackets|access-date=April 3, 2020}}</ref>


==== 2019–2020 ====
==== 2019–2020 ====
On December of 2019, Lee made his senior-level debut, becoming the US National champion in [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]] and qualifying for the [[2020 United States Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]] with notable wins over eventual [[2023 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 61 kg|World champion]] [[Vito Arujau]] and NCAA champions [[Darian Cruz]] and [[Nathan Tomasello]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-12-23 |title=Spencer Lee Wins Senior National Championship, Qualifies For Olympic Trials |url=https://www.goiowaawesome.com/iowa-hawkeyes-olympic-sports/2019/12/4493/spencer-lee-wins-senior-national-championship-qualifies-for-olympic-trials |access-date=2020-05-26 |website=Go Iowa Awesome |language=en}}</ref>
In his [[Junior (education year)|junior year]], Lee had the option to take an [[Olympic Games|Olympic]] redshirt, but chose instead to help [[Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling|Iowa]] to win an [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA title]], though he would still compete in freestyle.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailyiowan.com/2019/10/30/spencer-lee-set-to-wrestle-collegiately-and-internationally-in-2019-20/|title=Spencer Lee set to wrestle collegiately and internationally in 2019-20|last=Kayser|first=Anna|website=The Daily Iowan|access-date=2020-04-02}}</ref> During the regular season, he compiled a record of 15–0 with 14 bonus points victories. At the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] tournament, Lee dominated his way to the finals, winning by [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|fall]] inside 3 minutes in his first bout and by [[Technical fall|technical superiority]] (19-3) in the semifinals, making his way to the championship finals. In the finals, Lee defeated second-seeded Devin Schroder of [[Purdue Boilermakers#Wrestling|Purdue University]], via major decision (16-2) and automatically qualified for the NCAA championships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arena.flowrestling.org/event/0eaec2b5-a74b-4e9b-b3fe-d732d215aa3d|title=FLOARENA|website=arena.flowrestling.org|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> Lee was the #1 seed and a big favorite to win the championship, however, the tournament was cancelled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], making Lee and all the qualifiers unable to compete.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/2020/03/12/ncaa-cancels-division-wrestling-championships-amid-covid-19-pandemic-iowa-hawkeyes-minneapolis/5033183002/|title=NCAA cancels Division I, II, III wrestling championships amid COVID-19 pandemic|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|website=Des Moines Register|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23407|title=NCAA Wrestling Championships canceled|website=InterMat|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> Overall, Lee remained undefeated with a record of 18–0 through the season and outscored his opponents 234–18.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Injury Knocks Spencer Lee Out of Olympic Trials|url=https://www.hawkeyenation.com/news/other_sports/injury-knocks-spencer-lee-out-of-olympic-trials/article_863da674-8e5f-11eb-b86b-ebe51f1d9579.html|access-date=2021-03-29|website=HawkeyeNation|language=en}}</ref> Due to his dominance, Lee received the prestigious [[Dan Hodge Trophy]] as the best collegiate wrestler of the season and was named ''Big Ten Wrestler of the Year''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-30|title=Spencer Lee Wins Dan Hodge Trophy|url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2020/03/30/spencer-lee-wins-dan-hodge-trophy/|access-date=2021-03-29|website=University of Iowa Athletics|language=en-US}}</ref> In April, Lee received the prestigious [[James E. Sullivan Award]] as the most outstanding athlete in the [[United States|United States of America]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Pilcher|first=K. J.|title=Iowa's Spencer Lee wins AAU James E. Sullivan Award|url=https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/iowas-spencer-lee-wins-aau-james-e-sullivan-award-20200429|access-date=2021-03-29|website=The Gazette|language=en}}</ref>


During his third season in college, Lee compiled an 18–0 record, grabbed his first Big Ten Conference title and was a favorite heading into the NCAA championships.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23407|title=NCAA Wrestling Championships canceled|website=InterMat|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> However, the national tournament was cancelled as a result of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/2020/03/12/ncaa-cancels-division-wrestling-championships-amid-covid-19-pandemic-iowa-hawkeyes-minneapolis/5033183002/|title=NCAA cancels Division I, II, III wrestling championships amid COVID-19 pandemic|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|website=Des Moines Register|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref>
==== 2020–2021 ====
In October 2020, the [[National Collegiate Athletic Association|NCAA]] granted an extra year of eligibility to [[Winter sports in the United States|winter athletes]] due to the last season being cut short, giving Lee the possibility of becoming a [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#Four-time NCAA champions|four-time NCAA champion]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Slackman|first=Samuel|title=NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to winter sport student-athletes|url=https://dailytargum.com//article/2020/10/ncaa-extra-year-eligibility-winter-student-athletes-feature-2020|access-date=2020-10-20|website=The Daily Targum|language=en}}</ref> During the regular season, Lee racked up an undefeated 4–0 record, with all of his victories coming via [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|fall]] in the first period.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-01-16|title=#1 Iowa 31, #6 Nebraska 6: Roasted Corn|url=https://www.goiowaawesome.com/iowa-hawkeyes-wrestling/2021/01/5125/1-iowa-31-6-nebraska-6-recap|access-date=2021-01-17|website=Go Iowa Awesome|language=en}}</ref> On February 8, it was announced that the [[Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling|Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team]] had suspended all team related activities during regular season due to [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United States|COVID-19]] results.<ref>{{Cite web|last=trez1313|date=2021-02-09|title=Iowa Wrestling pauses all team related activities|url=https://www.blackheartgoldpants.com/2021/2/9/22273970/iowa-hawkeye-wrestling-pauses-all-team-related-activities-covid-19-bhgp|access-date=2021-02-11|website=Black Heart Gold Pants|language=en}}</ref> During post-season, Lee claimed his second back-to-back [[Big Ten Conference]] championship, earning a dominant technical fall over Devin Schroder in the finals.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Read|first=Robert|title=Iowa's Spencer Lee repeats as Big Ten 125-pound champion|url=https://dailyiowan.com/2021/03/07/iowas-spencer-lee-repeats-as-big-ten-125-pound-champion/|access-date=2021-03-08|website=The Daily Iowan}}</ref> Afterwards, he was named the ''Big Ten Wrestler of the Year'' for the second straight time.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Iowa Claims Big Ten Wrestling Title|url=http://bigten.org/news/2021/3/7/iowa-claims-big-ten-wrestling-title.aspx|access-date=2021-03-08|website=bigten.org|language=en}}</ref> At the [[2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championships]], Lee continued his dominance and made his way to the finals with four high-scoring bonus point wins.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-19|title=Iowa leading NCAA wrestling championships|url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/31089820/spencer-lee-easily-advances-ncaa-wrestling-championships-iowa-hawkeyes-lead-team-race|access-date=2021-03-21|website=ESPN.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Hanson|first=Austin|title=Three Iowa wrestlers advance to NCAA Championship finals|url=https://dailyiowan.com/2021/03/19/three-iowa-wrestlers-advance-to-ncaa-championship-finals/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=The Daily Iowan}}</ref> In the finals, he faced the third seed from [[Arizona State Sun Devils wrestling|Arizona State]], Brandon Courtney, whom he was unable beat by bonus points, despite dominating him and not allowing him to score any points of his own. This was his third [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#1999–2023|NCAA title]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-03-21|title=Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee gives raw, emotional interview after winning national title with torn ACLs|url=https://ftw.usatoday.com/2021/03/iowa-wrestler-spencer-lee-gives-raw-emotional-interview-after-winning-national-title-with-torn-acls|access-date=2021-03-21|website=For The Win|language=en-US}}</ref> Lee later revealed he had [[Torn ACL|torn his left ACL]] eight days before the tournament to match a torn right ACL suffered in the second period of the 2019 NCAA final against Mueller, but competed anyway and was successful by dominating the opposition.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title='Excuses are for wusses': Iowa's Spencer Lee wins his third consecutive national title on torn ACL|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/20/ncaa-championships-2021-iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-hawkeyes-finalist-tom-brands-brandon-courtney/4784565001/|access-date=2021-03-20|website=Hawk Central|language=en}}</ref> After the season, Lee was named the [[Dan Hodge Trophy|Dan Hodge Trophy winner]] (shared with heavyweight [[Gable Steveson]]) for the second straight season.<ref>{{Cite web|last=HawkeyeSports.com|title=Spencer Lee Repeats as Hodge Trophy Winner|url=https://www.hawkeyenation.com/news/other_sports/spencer-lee-repeats-as-hodge-trophy-winner/article_1751f3be-90b2-11eb-979c-333478870254.html|access-date=2021-03-29|website=HawkeyeNation|language=en}}</ref>


After the cut-short season, Lee was awarded the [[James E. Sullivan Award]] as the most outstanding athlete in the United States and the [[Dan Hodge Trophy]] as the best college wrestler in the country.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-30|title=Spencer Lee Wins Dan Hodge Trophy|url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2020/03/30/spencer-lee-wins-dan-hodge-trophy/|access-date=2021-03-29|website=University of Iowa Athletics|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Pilcher|first=K. J.|title=Iowa's Spencer Lee wins AAU James E. Sullivan Award|url=https://www.thegazette.com/subject/sports/iowas-spencer-lee-wins-aau-james-e-sullivan-award-20200429|access-date=2021-03-29|website=The Gazette|language=en}}</ref> He was also named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Year after outscoring the opposition 234 to 18.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Injury Knocks Spencer Lee Out of Olympic Trials|url=https://www.hawkeyenation.com/news/other_sports/injury-knocks-spencer-lee-out-of-olympic-trials/article_863da674-8e5f-11eb-b86b-ebe51f1d9579.html|access-date=2021-03-29|website=HawkeyeNation|language=en}}</ref>
==== 2021–2022 ====
Lee continued to have a year left of eligibility, as granted by the [[NCAA]], despite competing as a [[Senior (education)#United States|senior]] in the season prior.<ref name=":0" /> He was announced to be the first Sino Global Capital athlete under a [[Name, Image and Likeness|NIL]] deal.<ref>{{cite tweet|number=1445744296703840262|user=mattysino|title=There's a person that met this description for me in the sport of wrestling to a degree that frankly I couldn't hav…|date=6 October 2021}}</ref> He achieved a 3–0 record at the start of the season before being pulled out of it due to requiring surgery in both of his knees after recurring injuries, lending Lee eligibility to return next year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee, a three-time NCAA champ, will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2022/01/01/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-miss-season-acl-surgery-ncaa-champion-hodge-trophy-hawkeyes/9069371002/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>


The US Olympic Team Trials, where Lee was set to compete in, were delayed for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=USA Wrestling announces that 2020 Olympic Trials are postponed |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/olympics/2020/03/13/usa-wrestling-announces-2020-olympic-trials-postponed/5046505002/ |access-date=2020-05-26 |website=Des Moines Register |language=en}}</ref>
==== 2022-2023 ====
Lee started his final collegiate season by picking up a 16-5 major decision over Corey Cabanban of Iowa State on December 4, 2022. He would then compete in the 2022 Soldier Salute where he would end up pinning teammate Drake Ayala in the finals of the tournament. This started a streak where Lee pinned 6 straight opponents including Matt Ramos, Michael DeAugustino, Liam Cronin, and Eric Barnett.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-25 |title=Spencer Lee nabs sixth career Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honors |url=https://hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/25/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-big-ten-wrestler-of-the-week/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=Hawkeyes Wire |language=en-US}}</ref> 5 of those 6 pins came in the first period. He then dominated his way to his 3rd Big Ten Championship defeating Liam Cronin 8-2 in the finals.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kosko |first=Nick |date=2023-03-05 |title=Spencer Lee wins third Big Ten title, sets up for history at NCAAs |url=https://www.on3.com/college/iowa-hawkeyes/news/spencer-lee-win-big-ten-tournament-title-third-iowa-hawkeyes-wrestling/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=On3 |language=en}}</ref> At the NCAA tournament, Lee dominated his way to the NCAA semifinals where he would come up against the 4 seed Matt Ramos of [[Purdue University|Purdue]].


==== 2020–2021 ====
Ramos, who put Lee on his back and led 8-1 their previous meeting,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-08 |title=No. 2 Iowa Blasts Boilermakers, 37-6 |url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2023/01/08/no-2-iowa-blasts-boilermakers-37-6/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=University of Iowa Athletics |language=en-US}}</ref> got the upper hand early by taking down Lee and putting him on his back for 2 near fall points. Lee got an escape and was down 4-1 at the end of the 1st period. In the 2nd period, Lee chose top position and gained the lead with a 4 point near fall off of a tilt. He proceeded to ride Ramos out for the whole period with the score being 5-4 and Lee having 1:35 of [[Collegiate wrestling|riding time]]. In the 3rd period, Ramos chose the neutral position possibly to stay away from Lee's elite top game. Lee then scored a takedown with 49 seconds remaining in the match after Iowa challenged a call on the mat of no takedown. Ramos earned a quick escape to make it 7-5 Lee with 42 seconds remaining. Ramos, who was essentially down 3 points with riding time locked, got Lee on his knees, rolled and caught him on his back with 30 seconds to go. Ramos would then pin Lee with 1 second left in the match and completing arguably the greatest upset in college wrestling.<ref>{{Citation |title=Matt Ramos vs Spencer Lee - 125 lb Semifinals - 2023 NCAA Championship |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCzb5G7vh-0 |access-date=2023-04-19 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-18 |title=Iowa wrestler denied 4th straight title in stunner |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/35885408/purdue-matt-ramos-pins-3-wrestling-champ-spencer-lee-stunning-upset |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> After the match, Lee medically forfeited out of the tournament, earning 6th place, finishing his college career as a three-time NCAA champion and four-time All-American.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-18 |title=Iowa’s Spencer Lee medically forfeits out of NCAAs, ending college career {{!}} Trib HSSN |url=https://tribhssn.triblive.com/iowas-spencer-lee-medically-forfeits-out-of-ncaas-ending-college-career/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Before folkstyle season started, Lee pinned four-time All-American Zach Sanders at the HWC 1 in freestyle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=Wrestling: At HWC's Showdown Open, Jaydin Eierman adds signature win ahead of Iowa career |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2020/11/01/wrestling-hwc-showdown-open-jaydin-eierman-signature-win-iowa-career-xtream-arena-khinchegashvili/6117499002/ |access-date=2020-11-02 |website=Des Moines Register |language=en-US}}</ref>


Lee then pinned all of his opponents in the first period during regular season, grabbed his second Big Ten title and became a three-time [[2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA champion]], dominating everyone throughout the season.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-03-20 |title=Spencer Lee Wins NCAA Championship, Hawkeyes Capture Team Title |url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2021/03/20/hawkeyes-2021-finals/ |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=University of Iowa Athletics |language=en-US}}</ref> Lee later revealed he had [[Torn ACL|torn his left ACL]] eight days before the tournament to match a torn right ACL suffered in the 2019 NCAA finals.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title='Excuses are for wusses': Iowa's Spencer Lee wins his third consecutive national title on torn ACL |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/20/ncaa-championships-2021-iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-hawkeyes-finalist-tom-brands-brandon-courtney/4784565001/ |access-date=2021-03-20 |website=Hawk Central |language=en}}</ref>
== Freestyle career ==


Lee was then named the [[Dan Hodge Trophy]] winner for the second straight time, along with [[Gable Steveson]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=HawkeyeSports.com |title=Spencer Lee Repeats as Hodge Trophy Winner |url=https://www.hawkeyenation.com/news/other_sports/spencer-lee-repeats-as-hodge-trophy-winner/article_1751f3be-90b2-11eb-979c-333478870254.html |access-date=2021-03-29 |website=HawkeyeNation |language=en}}</ref> He was repeated as the Big Ten Wrestler of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Iowa Claims Big Ten Wrestling Title |url=http://bigten.org/news/2021/3/7/iowa-claims-big-ten-wrestling-title.aspx |access-date=2021-03-08 |website=bigten.org |language=en}}</ref>
=== Age-group ===
Lee was a highly successful age-group [[Wrestling|wrestler]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=By The Numbers: Spencer Lee's Insanely Dominant Freestyle History|url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/6618744-by-the-numbers-spencer-lees-insanely-dominant-freestyle-history|website=www.flowrestling.org|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> In 2013, he made the US Cadet World Team by winning the US National title, notably defeating [[2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#Individual results|eventual NCAA champion]] Austin O' Connor and eventual [[Wrestling at the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics#Freestyle|'14 Youth Olympic silver medalist]] [[Daton Fix]], and went on to place seventh at the World Championships.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-08-27|title=2013 FILA Cadet World Championships Recap: Pico captured gold in freestyle at Zrenjanin, Serbia|url=https://www.win-magazine.com/2013/08/27/2013-fila-cadet-world-championships-recap-pico-captured-gold-in-freestyle-at-zrenjanin-serbia/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=WIN Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2014, he once again made the US Cadet World Team and went on to dominate the opposition at the World Championships, [[Technical fall|tech'ing]] and [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|pinning]] his way to becoming a [[List of Cadet, Junior, and Espoir World Champions in men's freestyle wrestling#Cadet Worlds, 2014–2017 (17 and Under)|Cadet World Champion]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-07-19|title=Spencer Lee Wins Cadet World Freestyle Championship|url=https://www.papowerwrestling.com/2014/07/19/spencer-lee-wins-cadet-world-freestyle-championship/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=PA Power Wrestling|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2015, Lee moved up from 50 kilograms to 54 kilograms for the US Cadet National Championships, however, he was stopped twice by [[Daton Fix]], losing his chance at the spot.<ref>{{Cite web|date=May 31, 2015|title=Daton Fix stages two dramatic rallies to knock off Cadet World champion Spencer Lee|url=https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2015/May/31/Daton-Fix-stages-two-dramatic-rallies-to-knock-off-Cadet-World-champion-Spencer-Lee|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602204135/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2015/May/31/Daton-Fix-stages-two-dramatic-rallies-to-knock-off-Cadet-World-champion-Spencer-Lee|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 2, 2015|website=Team USA}}</ref>


Lee was then set to compete at the US Olympic Team Trials in freestyle, however, he opted against participating due to his knee injuries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee won't compete at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials due to ACL injuries |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/26/iowa-wrestler-spencer-lee-2021-olympics-college-wrestling-torn-acl-hawkeye-wrestling/7014676002/ |access-date=2021-03-26 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>
After failing to make the team, the 16-year-old Lee went back to 50 kilograms and made the US Junior World Team, tech'ing every opponent at the World Team Trials.<ref>{{Cite web|date=June 12, 2015|title=Lee, Pico, Hall power to titles at UWW Junior World Team Trials|url=https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2015/June/12/Lee-Pico-Hall-power-to-titles-at-UWW-Junior-World-Team-Trials|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150614022444/http://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2015/June/12/Lee-Pico-Hall-power-to-titles-at-UWW-Junior-World-Team-Trials|url-status=dead|archive-date=June 14, 2015|website=Team USA}}</ref> At the World Championships, Lee showed no struggle in the junior level, once again tech'ing his way to becoming now a Junior World Champion.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-08-15|title=World Champion Spencer Lee Dominates Junior World Championships|url=https://www.papowerwrestling.com/2015/08/15/world-champion-spencer-lee-dominates-junior-world-championships/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=PA Power Wrestling|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2015-08-17|title=ALL-USA wrestler Spencer Lee takes home gold at world juniors in 48 seconds|url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/american-family-insurance-all-usa-spencer-lee-gold-world-wrestling|access-date=2021-03-21|website=USA TODAY High School Sports|language=en-US}}</ref> In 2016, Lee started off by winning the US Open, followed up making his fourth US World Team and represented the US at the [[2016 World Junior Wrestling Championships|Junior World Championships]] once again. In his last age-group showdown, Lee dominated the field on his way to the finals, before facing Kurshid Parpiev from [[Kyrgyzstan]]. In the finale, Lee went a full six-minute match for the first time in the junior level, and was forced to dig deep as his opponent held the lead after the first round, but Lee was able to scored eleven points of his own against Parpiev's five in the second period to edge the gold medal and become a [[List of Cadet, Junior, and Espoir World Champions in men's freestyle wrestling#Junior Worlds, 2002–2017 (20 and Under)|two-time Junior World Champion]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-09-03|title=Spencer Lee the Comeback Kid Wins Third World Championship|url=https://www.papowerwrestling.com/2016/09/03/spencer-lee-is-the-comeback-kid/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=PA Power Wrestling|language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Senior level ===
===== 2021–2022 =====
Since the [[NCAA]] granted athletes an extra year of eligibility after the 2020 season was cut short, Lee was set to compete in his last year of collegiate wrestling.<ref name=":02">{{Cite web |last=Slackman |first=Samuel |title=NCAA grants extra year of eligibility to winter sport student-athletes |url=https://dailytargum.com//article/2020/10/ncaa-extra-year-eligibility-winter-student-athletes-feature-2020 |access-date=2020-10-20 |website=The Daily Targum |language=en}}</ref> However, he achieved a 3–0 record before being pulled out of the season due to requiring surgery on both knees after recurring injuries, using a medical redshirt.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee, a three-time NCAA champ, will miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2022/01/01/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-miss-season-acl-surgery-ncaa-champion-hodge-trophy-hawkeyes/9069371002/ |access-date=2022-03-09 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>


==== 2019 ====
==== 2022–2023 ====
After more than three years of inactivity in [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]], with his last showdown coming from his gold medal performance at the '16 Junior World Championships, the 21-year-old Lee registered to make his senior level debut at the Senior Nationals in December.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title=Wrestling Mailbag: Freestyle season, Spencer Lee, early thoughts on Midlands and Battle of Waterloo|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/2019/12/17/wrestling-mailbag-freestyle-szn-spencer-lee-and-some-early-midlands-thoughts-us-senior-nationals/2676328001/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=Des Moines Register|language=en-US}}</ref> In his first three senior matches, Lee outscored his opponents 30–0, including a flawless victory over [[2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#Championship Finals|NCAA champion]] Darian Cruz, to advance to the semifinals,<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-03-30|title=For Lee, Hodge Trophy is a Silver Lining|url=https://hawkeyesports.com/news/2020/03/30/wrestling-for-lee-hodge-trophy-is-a-silver-lining/|access-date=2021-03-21|website=University of Iowa Athletics|language=en-US}}</ref> where he faced the freshly crowned Junior World Championship silver medalist [[Vito Arujau]], and despite making it more competitive, Arujau scoring four points, he was also shut down by Lee's ability and surrendered to a 14–4 [[technical fall]].<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 16, 2020|title=Match of the Day: Spencer Lee and Vito Arujau meet in the 2019 Senior Nationals semifinals|url=https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/16/Match-of-the-Day-Spencer-Lee-Vito-Arujau|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220711140440/https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2020/July/16/Match-of-the-Day-Spencer-Lee-Vito-Arujau|url-status=dead|archive-date=July 11, 2022|website=Team USA}}</ref> In the finale, Lee faced NCAA champion [[Nathan Tomasello]], whom he was also able to defeat in a lopsided decision, claiming the US National Championship.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Spencer Lee Wins Senior National Championship, Qualifies For Olympic Trials|url=https://www.goiowaawesome.com/iowa-hawkeyes-olympic-sports/2019/12/4493/spencer-lee-wins-senior-national-championship-qualifies-for-olympic-trials|date=2019-12-23|website=Go Iowa Awesome|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref>
Lee started off his final year of folkstyle wrestling undefeated in dual action and claiming the Soldier Salute and [[2023 Big Ten Wrestling Championships|Big Ten]] titles.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-01-25 |title=Spencer Lee nabs sixth career Big Ten Wrestler of the Week honors |url=https://hawkeyeswire.usatoday.com/2023/01/25/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-big-ten-wrestler-of-the-week/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=Hawkeyes Wire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Kosko |first=Nick |date=2023-03-05 |title=Spencer Lee wins third Big Ten title, sets up for history at NCAAs |url=https://www.on3.com/college/iowa-hawkeyes/news/spencer-lee-win-big-ten-tournament-title-third-iowa-hawkeyes-wrestling/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=On3 |language=en}}</ref> At the [[2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA tournament]], where he was looking for a fourth national title, Lee cruised to the semifinals, where he faced Matt Ramos, whom he had previously pinned at a dual meet.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-03-18 |title=Iowa wrestler denied 4th straight title in stunner |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/story/_/id/35885408/purdue-matt-ramos-pins-3-wrestling-champ-spencer-lee-stunning-upset |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> After an electric match, Lee was defeated by Ramos in one of the biggest [[Upset (competition)|upsets]] in the sports' history, and proceeded to medical [[Forfeit (sport)|forfeit]] out of the tournament, placing sixth.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-03-18 |title=Iowa’s Spencer Lee medically forfeits out of NCAAs, ending college career {{!}} Trib HSSN |url=https://tribhssn.triblive.com/iowas-spencer-lee-medically-forfeits-out-of-ncaas-ending-college-career/ |access-date=2023-04-19 |language=en-US}}</ref>


Lee graduated with three NCAA Division I National titles and Big Ten Conference titles, and a record of 95–6.<ref name=":0" /> After his college career was over, Lee switched his focus to freestyle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No More Registration Speculation: Spencer Lee Is On List For The U.S. Open - FloWrestling |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/10871549-no-more-registration-speculation-spencer-lee-is-on-list-for-the-us-open |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=www.flowrestling.org |language=en}}</ref>
==== 2020–2021 ====
The [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2019 NCAA]] and US National champion, Lee was scheduled to compete at the [[2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]] on April 4 at [[State College, Pennsylvania]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Wrestling: Iowa's Spencer Lee wins Senior Nationals, qualifies for 2020 U.S. Olympic Trials|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2019/12/22/wrestling-iowa-spencer-lee-wins-senior-nationals-qualifies-2020-u-s-olympic-trials-tom-brands/2728759001/|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|website=Hawk Central|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> However, the event was postponed for 2021 along with the [[2020 Summer Olympics|Summer Olympics]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], leaving all the qualifiers unable to compete until the next year.<ref>{{Cite web|title=USA Wrestling announces that 2020 Olympic Trials are postponed|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/olympics/2020/03/13/usa-wrestling-announces-2020-olympic-trials-postponed/5046505002/|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|website=Des Moines Register|language=en|access-date=2020-05-26}}</ref> In his only match of the year, Lee [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|pinned]] four–time DI All-American Zach Sanders on November 1 at the [[Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling|HWC]] Open I.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Lee to clash with Sanders at the HWC Showdown Open|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23894|access-date=2020-10-02|website=InterMat}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title=Wrestling: At HWC's Showdown Open, Jaydin Eierman adds signature win ahead of Iowa career|url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2020/11/01/wrestling-hwc-showdown-open-jaydin-eierman-signature-win-iowa-career-xtream-arena-khinchegashvili/6117499002/|access-date=2020-11-02|website=Des Moines Register|language=en-US}}</ref>


=== Freestyle ===
After claiming his third [[2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA title]] on March 20, 2021, Lee's participation at the rescheduled [[2020 U.S. Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]] was put on doubt after he revealed he had torn his left ACL, leaving him with no properly functioning ACLs since his right one had already been torn earlier in his career.<ref name=":1" /> On March 26, Lee announced that he had taken the decision of withdrawing from the Olympic Trials in order to properly recover from his injuries.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Goodwin|first=Cody|title=Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee won't compete at the 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials due to ACL injuries|url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2021/03/26/iowa-wrestler-spencer-lee-2021-olympics-college-wrestling-torn-acl-hawkeye-wrestling/7014676002/|access-date=2021-03-26|website=Hawk Central|language=en-US}}</ref>


==== 2023 ====
==== 2023 ====
On April 27, Lee wrestled in his first freestyle tournament since 2019, at the US Open National Championships.<ref>{{Cite web |title=No More Registration Speculation: Spencer Lee Is On List For The U.S. Open - FloWrestling |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/10871549-no-more-registration-speculation-spencer-lee-is-on-list-for-the-us-open |access-date=2023-04-19 |website=www.flowrestling.org |language=en}}</ref> After three straight wins to reach the semis, where he was set to wrestle [[Nick Suriano]], Lee forfeited out of the tournament due to his knee problems, placing sixth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spencer Lee withdraws from U.S. Open shortly after reaching semifinals |url=https://www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-wrestling/hawkeye-wrestling-clubs-spencer-lee-reaches-semifinals-withdraws-from-u-s-open-tournament/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=www.thegazette.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In April, Lee wrestled in his first freestyle tournament since 2019, at the US Open National Championships. After three straight wins to reach the semis, where he was set to wrestle [[Nick Suriano]], Lee forfeited out of the tournament due to his knee injuries, placing sixth.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spencer Lee withdraws from U.S. Open shortly after reaching semifinals |url=https://www.thegazette.com/hawkeye-wrestling/hawkeye-wrestling-clubs-spencer-lee-reaches-semifinals-withdraws-from-u-s-open-tournament/ |access-date=2023-05-06 |website=www.thegazette.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


Lee then competed at the Bill Farrell Memorial on November 18.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spencer Lee Registered For 2023 Bill Farrell - FloWrestling |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/11411588-spencer-lee-registered-for-2023-bill-farrell |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=www.flowrestling.org |language=en}}</ref> He racked up dominant wins over the likes of [[Wrestling at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's freestyle 57 kg|Commonwealth Games]] medalist [[Muhammad Bilal]] and [[2023 World Junior Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle|U20 World]] silver medalist Luke Lilledahl to make the finals, where he defeated [[2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA]] and US Open champion Nico Megaludis to claim gold and qualify for the 2024 US Olympic Trials.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Former Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee qualifies for Olympic Trials |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2023/11/18/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-qualifies-for-olympic-trials/71635374007/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>
Lee then competed at the Bill Farrell Memorial in November.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spencer Lee Registered For 2023 Bill Farrell - FloWrestling |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/11411588-spencer-lee-registered-for-2023-bill-farrell |access-date=2023-11-07 |website=www.flowrestling.org |language=en}}</ref> He racked up dominant wins over the likes of [[Wrestling at the 2018 Commonwealth Games – Men's freestyle 57 kg|Commonwealth Games]] medalist [[Muhammad Bilal]] and [[2023 World Junior Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle|U20 World]] silver medalist Luke Lilledahl to make the finals, where he defeated [[2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA]] and US Open champion Nico Megaludis to claim gold and qualify for the 2024 US Olympic Trials.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Former Iowa wrestler Spencer Lee qualifies for Olympic Trials |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2023/11/18/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-qualifies-for-olympic-trials/71635374007/ |access-date=2023-11-20 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>


Despite having already qualified for the US Olympic Trials, Lee has registered to compete at the US Senior Nationals on December 17.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spencer Lee Registered For Senior Nationals - FloWrestling |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/11595002-spencer-lee-registered-for-senior-nationals |access-date=2023-12-04 |website=www.flowrestling.org |language=en}}</ref>
Despite having already qualified for the US Olympic Trials, Lee competed at the US Senior Nationals on December, where he once again defeated Megaludis and picked up a gold medal to extend his win-streak.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roering |first=Kenna |title=Six Hawkeyes place in top five at Senior Nationals, earn berth to 2024 Olympic Trials |url=https://dailyiowan.com/2023/12/17/six-hawkeyes-place-at-senior-nationals-earn-berth-to-2024-olympic-trials/ |access-date=2023-12-18 |website=The Daily Iowan}}</ref>

==== 2024 ====
To start off February, Lee competed internationally for the first time since [[2016 World Junior Wrestling Championships|2016]], grabbing a [[2024 Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American]] title with quick victories over [[Wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 57 kg|2020 Olympian]] [[Óscar Tigreros]] and multiple-time Pan American medalist [[Pedro Mejías]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maitra |first=Shayni |date=2024-02-24 |title=Pan American Championship: Spencer Lee Reigns His Dominance With a Quick Tech Fall for Gold |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-olympics-news-wrestling-news-pan-american-championship-spencer-lee-reigns-his-dominance-with-a-quick-tech-fall-for-gold/ |access-date=2024-02-25 |website=EssentiallySports}}</ref><ref name="pan_american_wrestling_championships_results_book_2024">{{Cite web |title=2024 Pan American Wrestling Championships Results Book |url=https://d3u2kdyvfaxwhl.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2024-02/results_02_acapulco.pdf?VersionId=Efb44FH3Pq4shxxDWjI7EpGpxkdEL.Lw |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240228032955/https://d3u2kdyvfaxwhl.cloudfront.net/s3fs-public/2024-02/results_02_acapulco.pdf?VersionId=Efb44FH3Pq4shxxDWjI7EpGpxkdEL.Lw |archive-date=28 February 2024 |access-date=5 March 2024 |website=United World Wrestling}}</ref>

In April, Lee competed at the [[2024 US Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]], defeating NCAA champion Nico Megaludis for a third time and reigning US World Team Member [[Zane Richards]] to advance to the best-of-three finals, where he faced [[2021 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 57 kg|World champion]] and former teammate [[Thomas Gilman]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-19 |title=Spencer Lee, Jason Nolf advance to Olympic wrestling trial finals {{!}} Trib HSSN |url=https://tribhssn.triblive.com/spencer-lee-jason-nolf-advance-to-olympic-wrestling-trial-finals/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |language=en-US}}</ref> He defeated Gilman twice in a row to become the US Olympic Team Member at 57 kilograms.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-20 |title=SESSION III: Spencer Lee wins battle of former Hawkeye lightweights to win 57 kg at U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Wrestling |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2024/april/20/session-iii-spencer-lee-wins-battle-of-former-hawkeye-lightweights-to-win-57-kg-at-u-s-olympic-team-trials-wrestling |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref>

Lee then competed at the [[2024 World Qualification Tournament|World Qualification Tournament]], in an attempt to qualify the weight for the [[United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics|United States]] and earn the right to compete at the [[2024 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Spencer Lee wins at US Olympic Team Trials, one step from qualifying for Olympic Games |url=https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2024/04/20/spencer-lee-earns-olympic-team-spot-one-step-from-qualifying-for-paris/73327308007/ |access-date=2024-04-21 |website=The Des Moines Register |language=en-US}}</ref> After a quick win over [[Morocco]], Lee defeated [[2018 U23 World Wrestling Championships|U23 World]] medalist [[Zou Wanhao]] from [[China]] in a tight, high-scoring match to advance in the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-05-11 |title=Match notes: Lee wins semifinals at World Olympic Games Qualifier, Retherford pulled into repechage |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2024/may/11/match-notes-lee-to-semifinals-at-world-olympic-games-qualifier-retherford-in-repechage-hunt |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref> Then, he defeated [[2022 European Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 57 kg|European champion]] [[Vladimir Egorov (wrestler)|Vladimir Egorov]] from [[North Macedonia]] in a battle of continental champions, to make the semifinals, where he reigned over two-time [[Asian Wrestling Championships|Asian]] medalist Rakhat Kalzhan from [[Kazakhstan]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McKown |first=Eli |title=Iowa wrestling icon Spencer Lee qualifies for 2024 Paris Olympics |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2024/05/11/iowa-wrestling-spencer-lee-qualifies-for-2024-paris-olympics-hawkeyes/73604523007/ |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref> This result made Lee a [[2024 Summer Olympics|2024 Summer Olympian]], event where he will compete later in the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schofield |first=Paul |date=2024-05-11 |title=Franklin Regional grad Spencer Lee to wrestle for Team USA at Summer Olympic Games |url=https://triblive.com/sports/franklin-regional-grad-spencer-lee-to-wrestle-for-team-usa-at-summer-olympic-games/ |access-date=2024-05-12 |website=TribLIVE.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Personal life ==
Lee's mother, Cathy, was an Olympic alternate [[Judo in the United States|judoka]] and a native of France, and his father, Larry, also practiced the sport.<ref>{{Cite web |title="Do You Want to Fight?" -Larry Lee - HWC |url=https://hawkeyewrestlingclub.com/larry-lee/ |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=hawkeyewrestlingclub.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Lee is a [[Pokémon]] enthusiast.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Leistikow |first=Chad Leistikow and Chad |title=Iowa's Spencer Lee talks Pokémon obsession, outstanding-wrestler controversy |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2018/03/21/spencer-lee-pokemon-ncaa-wrestling-penn-state-hawkeyes/447288002/ |access-date=2024-01-26 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref>


==Freestyle record==
==Freestyle record==
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! Event
! Location
! Location
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| [[2024 World Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament|2024 World Olympic Qualification Tournament]] {{gold1}} at [[2024 World Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament#57 kg|57&nbsp;kg]]}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|27–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|KAZ}} Rakhat Kalzhan
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|May 11, 2024
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|[[2024 World Wrestling Olympic Qualification Tournament|2024 World Olympic Qualification Tournament]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=4|
{{flagicon|TUR}} [[Istanbul, Turkey]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|26–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|MKD}} [[Vladimir Egorov (wrestler)|Vladimir Egorov]]
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 12–2
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|25–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|CHN}} [[Zou Wanhao]]
|style="font-size:88%"|10–9
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|24–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|MAR}} Ben Hachem Tarik
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| [[2024 US Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|2024 US Olympic Team Trials]] {{gold1}} at [[2024 US Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)#57 kg|57&nbsp;kg]]}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|23–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Thomas Gilman]]
|style="font-size:88%"|Fall
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|April 20, 2024
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|[[2024 US Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|2024 US Olympic Team Trials]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=4|
{{flagicon|USA}} [[State College, Pennsylvania]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|22–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Thomas Gilman]]
|style="font-size:88%"|6–3
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|21–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Zane Richards]]
|style="font-size:88%"|13–6
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|April 19, 2024
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|20–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nico Megaludis
|style="font-size:88%"|8–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| [[2024 Pan American Wrestling Championships|2024 Pan American Championships]] {{gold1}} at 57&nbsp;kg}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|19–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|VEN}} [[Pedro Mejías]]
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 12–2
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|February 24, 2024
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|[[2024 Pan American Wrestling Championships|2024 Pan American Continental Championships]]
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=3|
{{flagicon|MEX}} [[Acapulco, Mexico]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|18–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|BRA}} Davi Silva Giovannetti
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|17–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|COL}} [[Óscar Tigreros]]
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2023 US Nationals {{gold1}} at 57&nbsp;kg}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|16–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Nico Megaludis
|style="font-size:88%"|6–2
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|December 16–17, 2023
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|2023 US National Championships
|style="text-align:left;font-size:88%;" rowspan=3|
{{flagicon|USA}} [[Fort Worth, Texas]]
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|15–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Josh Rodriguez
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 12–1
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|14–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Gary Steen
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0
|-
|-
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2023 Bill Farrell Memorial {{gold1}} at 57&nbsp;kg}}
! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2023 Bill Farrell Memorial {{gold1}} at 57&nbsp;kg}}
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|{{yes2}}Win
|{{yes2}}Win
|3–0
|3–0
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Darian Cruz
|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Darian Cruz]]
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0
|-
|-
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|98–5
|98–5
|Anthony Noto
|Anthony Noto
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 14-4
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 14–4
|-
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|{{Yes2}}Win
|97–5
|97–5
|Jack Medley
|Jack Medley
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 17-0
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 17–0
|-
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|{{Yes2}}Win
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|95–5
|95–5
|align=left| Liam Cronin
|align=left| Liam Cronin
|style="font-size:88%"|8-2
|style="font-size:88%"|8–2
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|March 3–5, 2023
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|March 3–5, 2023
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|2023 Big Ten Conference Championships
|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=3|2023 Big Ten Conference Championships
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|94–5
|94–5
|align=left| Patrick McKee
|align=left| Patrick McKee
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 20-2
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 20–2
|-
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|{{Yes2}}Win
|93–5
|93–5
|align=left| Jack Medley
|align=left| Jack Medley
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 17-0
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 17–0
|-
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|{{Yes2}}Win
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|91–5
|91–5
|align=left| Jack Medley
|align=left| Jack Medley
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 11-2
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 11–2
|style="font-size:88%"|February 10, 2023
|style="font-size:88%"|February 10, 2023
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Michigan Dual
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Michigan Dual
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|90–5
|90–5
|align=left| Patrick McKee
|align=left| Patrick McKee
|style="font-size:88%"|7-1
|style="font-size:88%"|7–1
|style="font-size:88%"|February 3, 2023
|style="font-size:88%"|February 3, 2023
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Minnesota Dual
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Minnesota Dual
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|89–5
|89–5
|align=left| Marco Vespa
|align=left| Marco Vespa
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 18-2
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 18—2
|style="font-size:88%"|January 27, 2023
|style="font-size:88%"|January 27, 2023
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Penn State Dual
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Penn State Dual
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|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Illinois Dual
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Illinois Dual
|-
|-
! style=background:white colspan=6 |2023 Soldier Salute {{Gold1}} at 125&nbsp;lbs
! style=background:white colspan=6 |2022 Soldier Salute {{Gold1}} at 125&nbsp;lbs
|-
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|{{Yes2}}Win
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|82–5
|82–5
|align=left| Jore Volk
|align=left| Jore Volk
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 15-5
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 15–5
|-
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|{{Yes2}}Win
|81–5
|81–5
|align=left| Charlie Farmer
|align=left| Charlie Farmer
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 19-1
|style="font-size:88%"|TF 19–1
|-
|-
|{{Yes2}}Win
|{{Yes2}}Win
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|79–5
|79–5
|align=left| Corey Cabanban
|align=left| Corey Cabanban
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 16-5
|style="font-size:88%"|MD 16–5
|style="font-size:88%"|December 4, 2022
|style="font-size:88%"|December 4, 2022
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Iowa State Dual
|style="font-size:88%"|Iowa - Iowa State Dual
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Spencer Lee
Personal information
Full nameSpencer Richard Lee
Born (1998-10-14) October 14, 1998 (age 25)[1]
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Home townMurrysville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height5 ft 3 in (160 cm)[1]
Weight57 kg (126 lb)
Sport
Country United States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
ClubHawkeye Wrestling Club
Young Guns Wrestling Club
Coached byTom Brands
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Acapulco 57 kg
US National Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Fort Worth 57 kg
Gold medal – first place 2023 Fort Worth 57 kg
U20 World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2015 Salvador 50 kg
Gold medal – first place 2016 Mâcon 50 kg
U17 World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2014 Snina 50 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Iowa Hawkeyes
NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 2018 Cleveland 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2019 Pittsburgh 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2021 St. Louis 125 lb
Big Ten Championships
Gold medal – first place 2020 Piscataway 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2021 State College 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2023 Ann Arbor 125 lb
Silver medal – second place 2019 Minneapolis 125 lb
Bronze medal – third place 2018 East Lansing 125 lb

Spencer Richard Lee (born October 14, 1998) is an American freestyle and former folkstyle wrestler who competes at 57 kilograms.[2] In freestyle, he is qualified for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and has been a Pan American champion, a two-time US National champion and a three-time age-group World champion, once in the U17 level and twice in the U20 level.[3]

In folkstyle, Lee won the James E. Sullivan Award and the Dan Hodge Trophy twice, as well as three NCAA Division I national championships out of the University of Iowa.[4] Lee was often considered one of the most dominant athletes in college athletics.[5][6]

Career

Background

Lee was born in Denver, Colorado, but grew up in Saegertown, Pennsylvania before moving to Murrysville, where he attended Franklin Regional High School.[1]

While in high school, Lee became a three-time PIAA state champion and recorded 144 wins before suffering his first and only loss in a dramatic upset while going for a fourth state title.[7] In the freestyle department, Lee became a two-time U20 World champion and a U17 World champion during his high school years.[8][9][10]

Before his senior year, Lee committed to wrestle at the University of Iowa.[11] A multiple-time national champion in different tournaments, Lee was the top-ranked wrestler in the country at the time of his commitment.[12]

College

2017–2018

Lee initially competed under a redshirt during his first year of collegiate wrestling, winning the UNI Open and placing sixth at the Midland Championships before having it pulled and competing as a true freshman instead.[13]

During regular season, Lee recorded wins over NCAA champions and All-Americans, before placing third at the Big Ten Championships.[14] At the NCAA championships, Lee had an outstanding run into the finals, where he defeated undefeated-in-the-season Nick Suriano to claim his first national championship.[15]

Lee was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Year and closed out the year with a 22–2 record.[16]

2018–2019

After an action-packed regular season, where he notably placed second at the Midland Championships, Lee placed second at the Big Ten Championships and headed off to the NCAA tournament.[17] Lee captured his second-straight national crown after running through the bracket, defeating Jack Mueller in the finals and closing out the year 23–3.[18]

2019–2020

On December of 2019, Lee made his senior-level debut, becoming the US National champion in freestyle and qualifying for the US Olympic Team Trials with notable wins over eventual World champion Vito Arujau and NCAA champions Darian Cruz and Nathan Tomasello.[19]

During his third season in college, Lee compiled an 18–0 record, grabbed his first Big Ten Conference title and was a favorite heading into the NCAA championships.[20] However, the national tournament was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[21]

After the cut-short season, Lee was awarded the James E. Sullivan Award as the most outstanding athlete in the United States and the Dan Hodge Trophy as the best college wrestler in the country.[22][23] He was also named the Big Ten Wrestler of the Year after outscoring the opposition 234 to 18.[24]

The US Olympic Team Trials, where Lee was set to compete in, were delayed for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[25]

2020–2021

Before folkstyle season started, Lee pinned four-time All-American Zach Sanders at the HWC 1 in freestyle.[26]

Lee then pinned all of his opponents in the first period during regular season, grabbed his second Big Ten title and became a three-time NCAA champion, dominating everyone throughout the season.[27] Lee later revealed he had torn his left ACL eight days before the tournament to match a torn right ACL suffered in the 2019 NCAA finals.[28]

Lee was then named the Dan Hodge Trophy winner for the second straight time, along with Gable Steveson.[29] He was repeated as the Big Ten Wrestler of the Year.[30]

Lee was then set to compete at the US Olympic Team Trials in freestyle, however, he opted against participating due to his knee injuries.[31]

2021–2022

Since the NCAA granted athletes an extra year of eligibility after the 2020 season was cut short, Lee was set to compete in his last year of collegiate wrestling.[32] However, he achieved a 3–0 record before being pulled out of the season due to requiring surgery on both knees after recurring injuries, using a medical redshirt.[33]

2022–2023

Lee started off his final year of folkstyle wrestling undefeated in dual action and claiming the Soldier Salute and Big Ten titles.[34][35] At the NCAA tournament, where he was looking for a fourth national title, Lee cruised to the semifinals, where he faced Matt Ramos, whom he had previously pinned at a dual meet.[36] After an electric match, Lee was defeated by Ramos in one of the biggest upsets in the sports' history, and proceeded to medical forfeit out of the tournament, placing sixth.[37]

Lee graduated with three NCAA Division I National titles and Big Ten Conference titles, and a record of 95–6.[37] After his college career was over, Lee switched his focus to freestyle.[38]

Freestyle

2023

In April, Lee wrestled in his first freestyle tournament since 2019, at the US Open National Championships. After three straight wins to reach the semis, where he was set to wrestle Nick Suriano, Lee forfeited out of the tournament due to his knee injuries, placing sixth.[39]

Lee then competed at the Bill Farrell Memorial in November.[40] He racked up dominant wins over the likes of Commonwealth Games medalist Muhammad Bilal and U20 World silver medalist Luke Lilledahl to make the finals, where he defeated NCAA and US Open champion Nico Megaludis to claim gold and qualify for the 2024 US Olympic Trials.[41]

Despite having already qualified for the US Olympic Trials, Lee competed at the US Senior Nationals on December, where he once again defeated Megaludis and picked up a gold medal to extend his win-streak.[42]

2024

To start off February, Lee competed internationally for the first time since 2016, grabbing a Pan American title with quick victories over 2020 Olympian Óscar Tigreros and multiple-time Pan American medalist Pedro Mejías.[43][44]

In April, Lee competed at the US Olympic Team Trials, defeating NCAA champion Nico Megaludis for a third time and reigning US World Team Member Zane Richards to advance to the best-of-three finals, where he faced World champion and former teammate Thomas Gilman.[45] He defeated Gilman twice in a row to become the US Olympic Team Member at 57 kilograms.[46]

Lee then competed at the World Qualification Tournament, in an attempt to qualify the weight for the United States and earn the right to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics.[47] After a quick win over Morocco, Lee defeated U23 World medalist Zou Wanhao from China in a tight, high-scoring match to advance in the tournament.[48] Then, he defeated European champion Vladimir Egorov from North Macedonia in a battle of continental champions, to make the semifinals, where he reigned over two-time Asian medalist Rakhat Kalzhan from Kazakhstan.[49] This result made Lee a 2024 Summer Olympian, event where he will compete later in the year.[50]

Personal life

Lee's mother, Cathy, was an Olympic alternate judoka and a native of France, and his father, Larry, also practiced the sport.[51] Lee is a Pokémon enthusiast.[52]

Freestyle record

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location
2024 World Olympic Qualification Tournament 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 57 kg
Win 27–0 Kazakhstan Rakhat Kalzhan TF 10–0 May 11, 2024 2024 World Olympic Qualification Tournament

Turkey Istanbul, Turkey

Win 26–0 North Macedonia Vladimir Egorov TF 12–2
Win 25–0 China Zou Wanhao 10–9
Win 24–0 Morocco Ben Hachem Tarik TF 10–0
2024 US Olympic Team Trials 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 57 kg
Win 23–0 United States Thomas Gilman Fall April 20, 2024 2024 US Olympic Team Trials

United States State College, Pennsylvania

Win 22–0 United States Thomas Gilman 6–3
Win 21–0 United States Zane Richards 13–6 April 19, 2024
Win 20–0 United States Nico Megaludis 8–0
2024 Pan American Championships 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 57 kg
Win 19–0 Venezuela Pedro Mejías TF 12–2 February 24, 2024 2024 Pan American Continental Championships

Mexico Acapulco, Mexico

Win 18–0 Brazil Davi Silva Giovannetti TF 10–0
Win 17–0 Colombia Óscar Tigreros TF 10–0
2023 US Nationals 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 57 kg
Win 16–0 United States Nico Megaludis 6–2 December 16–17, 2023 2023 US National Championships

United States Fort Worth, Texas

Win 15–0 United States Josh Rodriguez TF 12–1
Win 14–0 United States Gary Steen TF 10–0
2023 Bill Farrell Memorial 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 57 kg
Win 13–0 United States Nico Megaludis 7–4 November 18, 2023 2023 Bill Farrell Memorial International

United States New York City, New York

Win 12–0 United States Luke Lilledahl TF 11–0
Win 11–0 United States Devan Turner TF 11–0
Win 10–0 Pakistan Muhammad Bilal TF 10–0
2023 US Open 6th at 57 kg
Loss United States Nick Suriano FF April 27, 2023 2023 US Open National Championships

United States Las Vegas, Nevada

Win 9–0 United States Caleb Smith 9–4
Win 8–0 United States Sheldon Seymour TF 10–0
Win 7–0 United States Darrion Harris TF 10–0
Win 6–0 United States Zach Sanders Fall November 1, 2020 HWC Showdown Open

United States Iowa City, Iowa

2019 US Nationals 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 57 kg
Win 5–0 United States Nathan Tomasello 8–2 December 20–22, 2019 2019 US Senior National Championships

United States Fort Worth, Texas

Win 4–0 United States Vitali Arujau TF 14–4
Win 3–0 United States Darian Cruz TF 10–0
Win 2–0 United States Shane Kim TF 10–0
Win 1–0 United States Jacob Moran TF 10–0

NCAA record

NCAA Division I Record
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event
End of 2022–2023 Season (senior extra-year)
2023 NCAA Championships 6th at 125 lbs
Loss 98–6 Matt Ramos Fall March 16–18, 2023 2023 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 98–5 Anthony Noto MD 14–4
Win 97–5 Jack Medley TF 17–0
Win 96–5 Tucker Owens Fall
2023 Big Ten Conference 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 95–5 Liam Cronin 8–2 March 3–5, 2023 2023 Big Ten Conference Championships
Win 94–5 Patrick McKee TF 20–2
Win 93–5 Jack Medley TF 17–0
Win 92–5 Reece Witcraft Fall February 19, 2023 Iowa - Oklahoma State Dual
Win 91–5 Jack Medley MD 11–2 February 10, 2023 Iowa - Michigan Dual
Win 90–5 Patrick McKee 7–1 February 3, 2023 Iowa - Minnesota Dual
Win 89–5 Marco Vespa TF 18—2 January 27, 2023 Iowa - Penn State Dual
Win 88–5 Eric Barnett Fall January 22, 2023 Iowa - Wisconsin Dual
Win 87–5 Liam Cronin Fall January 20, 2023 Iowa - Nebraska Dual
Win 86–5 Michael DeAugustino Fall January 13, 2023 Iowa - Northwestern Dual
Win 85–5 Matt Ramos Fall January 8, 2023 Iowa - Purdue Dual
Win 84–5 Maximo Renteria Fall January 6, 2023 Iowa - Illinois Dual
2022 Soldier Salute 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 83–5 Drake Ayala Fall December 29–30, 2022 2022 Soldier Salute
Win 82–5 Jore Volk MD 15–5
Win 81–5 Charlie Farmer TF 19–1
Win 80–5 Damion Ryan Fall
Win 79–5 Corey Cabanban MD 16–5 December 4, 2022 Iowa - Iowa State Dual
Start of 2022–2023 Season (senior extra-year)
End of 2021–2022 Season (senior extra-year)
Win 78–5 Jakob Camacho 6–1 December 21, 2021 North Carolina State - Iowa Dual
Win 77–5 Jaret Lane MD 8–0 December 20, 2021 Lehigh - Iowa Dual
Win 76–5 Brock Bergelin TF 17–0 Central Michigan - Iowa Dual
Start of 2021-2022 Season (senior extra-year)
End of 2020-2021 Season (senior year)
2021 NCAA Championships 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 75–5 Brandon Courtney 7–0 March 18–20, 2021 2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 74–5 Drew Hildebrandt MD 11–0
Win 73–5 Devin Schroder MD 10–2
Win 72–5 Killian Cardinale MD 15–5
Win 71–5 Patrick McCormick TF 17–1
2021 Big Ten Conference 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 70–5 Devin Schroder TF 21–3 March 6–7, 2021 2021 Big Ten Conference Championships
Win 69–5 Rayvon Foley Fall
Win 68–5 Dylan Ragusin TF 19–4
Win 67–5 Brady Koontz Fall February 7, 2021 Iowa - Ohio State Dual
Win 66–5 Justin Cardani Fall January 31, 2021 Iowa - Illinois Dual
Win 65–5 Patrick McKee Fall January 22, 2021 Iowa - Minnesota Dual
Win 64–5 Liam Cronin Fall January 15, 2021 Nebraska - Iowa Dual
Start of 2020-2021 Season (senior year)
End of 2019-2020 Season (junior year)
2020 Big Ten Conference 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 63–5 Devin Schroder MD 16–2 March 8, 2020 2020 Big Ten Conference Championships
Win 62–5 Jack Medley TF 19–3
Win 61–5 Nicolas Aguilar Fall
Win 60–5 Nick Piccininni MD 12–3 February 23, 2020 Oklahoma State - Iowa Dual
Win 59–5 Forfeit FF February 15, 2020 Minnesota - Iowa Dual
Win 58–5 Jack Medley 8–1 February 8, 2020 Iowa - Michigan Dual
Win 57–5 Logan Griffin Fall February 2, 2020 Iowa - Michigan State Dual
Win 56–5 Brandon Meredith TF 16–1 January 31, 2020 Penn State - Iowa Dual
Win 55–5 Hunter Lucas TF 18–0 January 24, 2020 Ohio State - Iowa Dual
Win 54–5 Alex Thomsen TF 18–0 January 18, 2020 Nebraska - Iowa Dual
Win 53–5 Devin Schroder TF 15–0 January 12, 2020 Iowa - Purdue Dual
Win 52–5 Liam Cronin TF 15–0 January 10, 2020 Iowa - Indiana Dual
2019 Midlands Championships 5th at 125 lbs
Win 51–5 Connor Ryan Fall December 29, 2019 2019 Midlands Invitational Championships
Win 50–5 Christian Moody Fall
Win 49–5 Liam Cronin Fall
Win 48–5 Michael Cullen TF 16–0 December 1, 2019 Wisconsin - Iowa Dual
Win 47–5 Alex Mackall TF 17–2 November 24, 2019 Iowa - Iowa State Dual
Win 46–5 Fabian Gutierrez MD 16–5 November 17, 2019 Chattanooga - Iowa Dual
Start of 2019-2020 Season (junior year)
End of 2018-2019 Season (sophomore year)
2019 NCAA Championships 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 45–5 Jack Mueller 5–0 March 23, 2019 2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 44–5 Nick Piccininni 11–4
Win 43–5 Sean Russell Fall
Win 42–5 Sean Fausz MD 10–1
Win 41–5 Bryce West TF 18–0
2019 Big Ten Conference 2nd place, silver medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Loss 40–5 Sebastian Rivera 4–6 Mar 10, 2019 2019 Big Ten Championships
Win 40–4 Sean Russell MD 8–0
Win 39–4 Elijah Oliver Fall
Loss 38–4 Nick Piccininni Fall Feb 24, 2019 Iowa - Oklahoma State Dual
Win 38–3 Ethan Rotondo Fall Feb 17, 2019 Iowa - Wisconsin Dual
Win 37–3 Elijah Oliver Fall February 15, 2019 Indiana - Iowa Dual
Win 36–3 Brandon Cray Fall February 8, 2019 Maryland - Iowa Dual
Win 35–3 Zeke Moisey MD 18–4 February 3, 2019 Iowa - Nebraska Dual
Win 34–3 Travis Piotrowski Fall Jan 25, 2019 Iowa - Illinois Dual
Win 33–3 Nick DeNora Fall January 18, 2019 Rutgers - Iowa Dual
Win 32–3 Sean Russell 4–0 January 13, 2019 Iowa - Minnesota Dual
2018 Midlands Championships 2nd place, silver medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Loss 31–3 Sebastian Rivera 3–7 December 29, 2018 2018 Midlands Invitational Championships
Win 31–2 Pat Glory 12–6
Win 30–2 Drew Hildebrandt TF 18–0
Win 29–2 Bryce West TF 17–0
Win 28–2 Malik Heinselman Fall
Win 27–2 Luke Resnick TF 15–0 December 8, 2018 Lehigh - Iowa Dual
Win 26–2 Alex Mackall MD 13–4 December 1, 2018 Iowa State - Iowa Dual
Win 25–2 Pat Glory TF 18–2 November 16, 2018 Princeton - Iowa Dual
Win 24–2 Alejandro Hernandez-Figueroa TF 18–0 November 9, 2018 Iowa - CSU Bakersfield Dual
Win 23–2 Tomas Gutierrez TF 16–0 November 9, 2018 Iowa - Kenn State Dual
Start of 2018-2019 Season (sophomore year)
End of 2017-2018 Season (freshman year)
2018 NCAA Championships 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 22–2 Nick Suriano 5–1 March 17, 2018 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships
Win 21–2 Nathan Tomasello Fall
Win 20–2 Nick Piccininni Fall
Win 19–2 Luke Welch TF 18–0
Win 18–2 Alonzo Allen TF 18–0
2018 Big Ten Conference 3rd place, bronze medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 17–2 Luke Welch TF 16–0 Mar 3, 2018 2018 Big Ten Championships
Win 16–2 Sebastian Rivera MD 12–0
Loss 15–2 Nathan Tomasello 1–2
Win 15–1 Rayvon Foley Fall
Win 14–1 Sinjin Briggs Fall Feb 18, 2018 Iowa - Iowa State Dual
Win 13–1 Carson Kuhn Fall Feb 10, 2018 Iowa - Penn State Dual
Win 12–1 Sebastian Rivera 7–4 February 4, 2018 Northwestern - Iowa Dual
Win 11–1 Ethan Lizak TF 15–0 February 2, 2018 Minnesota - Iowa Dual
Win 10–1 Drew Mattin TF 15–0 Jan 27, 2018 Michigan - Iowa Dual
Win 9–1 Nathan Tomasello 3–2 Jan 21, 2018 Iowa - Ohio State Dual
Win 8–1 Nick Piccininni 10–5 January 14, 2018 Oklahoma State - Iowa Dual
Win 7–1 Rayvon Foley Fall January 5, 2018 Michigan State - Iowa Dual
2017 Midlands Championships 6th at 125 lbs
Loss 6–1 Ronnie Bresser 1–3 December 29, 2017 2017 Midlands Invitational Championships
Win 6–0 Sean Russell TF 15–0
Win 5–0 Travis Piotrowski TF 17–2
Win 4–0 Killian Cardinale Fall
2017 UNI Open 1st place, gold medalist(s) at 125 lbs
Win 3–0 Skyler Petry Fall December 9, 2017 2017 UNI Open Tournament
Win 2–0 Johnny Jimenez Fall
Win 1–0 Dack Punke TF 16–0
Start of 2017-2018 Season (freshman year)

Stats

Season Year School Rank Weigh Class Record Win Bonus
2023 Senior++ University of Iowa #1 (6th) 125 20-1 95.24% 85.71
2022 Senior+ DNQ 3–0 100.00% 66.67%
2021 Senior #1 (1st) 12–0 100.00% 91.67%
2020 Junior #1 (COVID) 18–0 100.00% 88.89%
2019 Sophomore #3 (1st) 23–3 88.46% 73.08%
2018 Freshman #3 (1st) 22–2 91.67% 75.00%
Career 98–6 94.23% 81.73%

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