Spencer Lee won 57kg World gold on a torn ACL
Spencer Lee says he tore his ACL for the fourth time three months ago and had not been on a mat in 16 weeks, then teched four of five opponents in Astana. He may need surgery, and he does not know if he will be back next year.
The one that matters
Spencer Lee wins 57kg World gold on a torn ACL
Spencer Lee won the 57kg World title and then revealed in his post-match presser that he tore his ACL for the fourth time about three months ago, with 16 weeks off the mat. He teched four of his five opponents and came back from down 10-5 to pin his way through the semis.
I'm 28 years old. I don't got many more tears left in me.
Why it matters: The US 57kg spot could be open next cycle if Lee has surgery and steps away.
- Lee's decision on surgery and 2027 Worlds
On the mat
Hidlay loses 92kg final, Pyles says match was stolen
Trent Hidlay came up short in the 92kg final and the officiating became the story. Christian Pyles said Hidlay was awarded two step outs for a clear takedown plus another takedown on the edge that should have been continuation, and that his opponent stepped out totally.
Last match of the day absolutely stolen.
Why it matters: Hidlay leaves Astana with silver instead of gold in a weight he is favored in.
- Any UWW response to the 92kg final calls
Portal, commits and coaches
Bo Bassett opens NCAA season Friday against No. 1 Luke Stanich
World champ Bo Bassett starts his first NCAA season this Friday, November 6th, at Lehigh against No. 1 Luke Stanich, per Pat Mineo. It is a short turnaround off Astana. Mineo flagged the quick flip from Senior Worlds to a top-ranked college opponent.
Why it matters: A Senior World champion walks straight into the No. 1 guy in his college weight.
- Bassett vs Stanich, Friday November 6 at Lehigh