Clarissa Chun, head coach of Iowa women's wrestling, has secured a contract extension through 2031, as announced by Athletics Director Beth Goetz. Chun made history in 2021 as the first coach of the program and has since led the team to two national championships and numerous accolades, including being named Women’s Coach of the Year twice. Her leadership has resulted in 12 individual national titles and the formation of an elite wrestling program focused on hard work and athlete development. Notably, the Hawkeyes achieved national runner-up status in 2026, crowned three national champions, and boasted an impressive regular-season record of 14-1.

By the Numbers
  • Hawkeyes won two NCWWC national championships (2025, 2026).
  • 12 individual national titles coached by Chun over three years.
  • 36 All-American accolades achieved by Hawkeye wrestlers.
  • Iowa women's wrestling achieved a 19-0 dual record in 2025.
  • 16 athletes recognized as NWCA Scholar All-Americans in 2026.
State of Play
  • The Iowa women's wrestling program continues to show significant competitive growth under Chun's leadership.
  • In 2026, the team crowned three national champions and had nine wrestlers recognized as All-Americans.
  • The program has established a strong academic reputation with multiple scholar-athlete recognitions.
What's Next

Looking ahead, Iowa women's wrestling is poised to build on its recent successes by further enhancing its competitive edge and maintaining academic excellence. The focus will be on developing more national champions while also promoting student-athlete growth both in sports and academics.

Bottom Line

Chun's contract extension underscores the University of Iowa's commitment to building a premier women's wrestling program that balances competitive success with academic achievement, reinforcing the notion that continuous investment in coaching talent can yield significant rewards.