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Out of Rochester, NY Diakomihalis was a four time New York state champion setting a state record with his win streak of 210 matches. Diakomihalis is one of only two American wrestlers to win two world championships at the cadet level. At Cornell, Diakomihalis has won back to back national titles in his true freshman and sophomore seasons.

  1. The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    The College Fan Guide To USA Wrestling's 2024 Olympic Team Trials

    Apr 15, 2024

    Every four years, the Olympic Team Trials attracts one of the greatest collections of active American wrestlers under one roof. Just how great will the 2024 Trials in State College be? Keep reading and we will tell you!
  2. Penn State Wrestling Stars Can Become 4-time NCAA Champions

    Penn State Wrestling Stars Can Become 4-time NCAA Champions

    Mar 12, 2024

    There are five, four-time Division I NCAA champions with Penn State’s Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks a title away from adding their names to the list this year.
  3. 149 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    149 Pound Pre-Season NCAA Wrestling Preview & Predictions

    Oct 17, 2023

    While it may have felt like 10,000 days since last NCAA wrestling season, it’s actually only been about seven months. The eulogy you hear is not the vicarious thrills you are about to experience but for the changing of the seasons and the schism between summer and autumn that marks the start of a new wrestling season.
  4. Yianni Diakomihalis Is Competing At Final X Wrestling 2023: What To Know

    Yianni Diakomihalis Is Competing At Final X Wrestling 2023: What To Know

    Jun 2, 2023

    Yianni Diakomihalis was making his second consecutive appearance at the World Championships and cruised into the final, making history in the 65kg weight class as the first Team USA wrestler since 2006 to earn a medal at the event.
  5. Yianni Diakomihalis Highlights From 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    Yianni Diakomihalis Highlights From 2023 NCAA Wrestling Championships

    Mar 17, 2023

    Yianni Diakomihalis and Spencer Lee are attempting to be the fifth and sixth four-time NCAA Champions in history. Here are highlights from every match of Yiani's attempt to make history in Tulsa.
  6. Spencer Lee, Yianni Diakomihalis Can Become 4-time NCAA Wrestling Champions

    Spencer Lee, Yianni Diakomihalis Can Become 4-time NCAA Wrestling Champions

    Feb 24, 2023

    There are four, four-time Division I NCAA champions with Iowa's Spencer Lee and Cornell's Yianni Diakomihalis a title away from adding their names to the list this year.
  7. These Four Rematches Could Be The Difference In Ohio State vs Cornell

    These Four Rematches Could Be The Difference In Ohio State vs Cornell

    Feb 16, 2023

    While Ohio State and Cornell aren’t in the same conference, and don’t regularly dual each other, between CKLV and NCAAs, some of their wrestlers have gotten quite familiar with each other. It will be a fun dual that could go either way when the two meet in Tampa, Florida. However, that familiarity could be the difference maker. Below are the four rematches we will see on Saturday afternoon and how they’ve gone in the past.
  8. 5 Can't Miss Matchups From Cornell vs Ohio State On Saturday

    5 Can't Miss Matchups From Cornell vs Ohio State On Saturday

    Feb 15, 2023

    Major league collegiate wrestling is coming to the Sunshine State thanks to Spartan Combat. The #4 Cornell Big Red are taking on #7 Ohio State in a titanic out-of-conference clash to close out both programs' respective regular seasons this Saturday afternoon at 1:00pm ET.
  9. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 16 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 14, 2023

    It's the last big week of the NCAA season, and it should be a great one! We'll start off with the most anticipated match of the year between NCAA champions David Carr and Keegan O'Toole during an incredible Iowa State vs Missouri dual, we'll see Cornell vs Ohio State on Saturday, and we'll wrap up with a legacy dual between Oklahoma State and Iowa on Sunday.
  10. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 15 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Feb 7, 2023

    We only have a few weeks of dual meets left on the NCAA calendar, so let's enjoy it while it lasts! This week we'll have a whole bunch more ranked matchups and plenty of great action to look forward to. Here's every event on the division 1 calendar plus every time all 330 ranked wrestlers could compete. All times listed are Eastern Standard Time.
  11. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 14 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 31, 2023

    The action doesn't slow down on week 14 of the NCAA wrestling season. Get ready for Ohio State vs Penn State, Iowa vs Minnesota, and a whole lot more. Below is a list of all the division 1 wrestling events on this week's calendar plus every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action. Times listed are in Eastern Standard Time.
  12. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 12 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 12 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 17, 2023

    This weekend has plenty of spicy matchups on the team and individual level, especially on Friday night when Penn State takes on Michigan and Iowa battles Nebraska. Here's every match on the D1 calendar (compiled by Britt Malinski) and every time we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers in action.
  13. NCAA Week 11 Roundup: The Many Duals That Ruled

    NCAA Week 11 Roundup: The Many Duals That Ruled

    Jan 16, 2023

    Welcome to another edition of the D1 Roundup, the blog the pros read.
  14. Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Where Every Ranked Wrestler Could Compete Week 11 Of NCAA Wrestling

    Jan 10, 2023

    A whole bunch more duals are on tap for week 11 of NCAA wrestling. Here's every event on the NCAA D1 calendar along with every place we could see all 330 ranked wrestlers compete.
  15. Ali Savadkhoui Stuns Jordan Burroughs At The World Cup

    Ali Savadkhoui Stuns Jordan Burroughs At The World Cup

    Dec 12, 2022

    Ali Savadkouhi becomes the first-ever Iranian to beat Jordan Burroughs at the 2022 World Cup.