Quick Info
| Profession | Wrestler |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/10/1998 |
| Age | 28 years |
| Birthplace | Denver, Colorado, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
Latest News about Spencer Lee
01/11/2026
Spencer Lee won the 2026 UWW World Championship at 57 kg in Astana, Kazakhstan, defeating Mexico's Roman Bravo-Young 10-0 in the gold-medal match. It was his first senior-level World title, and he needed just 26 seconds to secure the technical-superiority victory. The result came roughly three months after he returned from his fourth ACL tear.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | American freestyle wrestler who competes at 57 kg and is a former folkstyle wrestler. He won a silver medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics, won the senior UWW World Championship at 57 kg in Astana in 2026, and won three NCAA Division I titles with the University of Iowa. |
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| Full Name | Spencer Richard Lee |
Physical Stats & More
| Weight Class | 57 kg (freestyle) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | University of Iowa |
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| Degrees | Bachelor's degree (2021) |
| High School | Franklin Regional High School, Murrysville, Pennsylvania |
| Notes | Pursuing a master's degree focused on coaching elite athletes |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Grew up in Pennsylvania |
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Relationships & More
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Family
| Mother | Cathy Lee, former Olympic alternate in judo (1992) |
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| Father | Larry Lee |
Career
| Folkstyle |
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| Freestyle |
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| Olympic Qualification | Qualified for the United States at the 2024 final Olympic qualification tournament |
Style Quotient
| Wrestling Style | Technical and fast, known for quick tilts and turns and strong control |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the only high school wrestler chosen as an Olympic training partner, for the 2016 Olympic Games | |
| 2. Became the youngest American to win a cadet world title, at age 15 | |
| 3. Won the NCAA title in 2021 after tearing his left ACL eight days earlier | |
| 4. Finished his high school career with a record of 144-1 |
