Wyatt Hendrickson has secured his spot on Team USA by triumphing at the Final X in the 125kg weight class, decisively defeating Mason Parris in a best-of-three series. This victory marks Hendrickson's second consecutive year earning a position on the national team. He controlled both bouts, winning with scores of 9-5 and 7-1. Hendrickson, a former NCAA champion and Hodge Trophy recipient, is set to compete on the world stage in Bahrain from October 24 to November 1. In contrast, fellow Cowboy Jax Forrest narrowly missed qualifying at 61kg, losing in the final match despite winning a previous bout in the series.

By the Numbers
  • Hendrickson achieved victories against Mason Parris with scores of 9-5 and 7-1.
  • Hendrickson has not lost a match at Final X in the last two seasons.
State of Play
  • Hendrickson has been training with the Cowboy RTC following his collegiate career.
  • Other notable performances included Dustin Plott and Landon Robideau winning their true-third matches to join the national team.
What's Next

Hendrickson will prepare to compete against the world's best in Bahrain later this year, while his fellow teammates look to enhance their standings within Team USA through ongoing competitions.

Bottom Line

Wyatt Hendrickson's success at Final X underscores his dominance in wrestling, paving the way for his upcoming global competition and solidifying his position as a leading athlete in the sport.