Spencer Lee couldn’t have asked for a better time at the Bill Farrell Memorial. Back in April, the University of Iowa wrestling star had to forfeit the US Open because of a leg injury. However, Lee reached the semis at the tournament with three resounding wins. While his injury raised several eyebrows, Lee brushed aside any concerns to secure his spot in the National qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.

Spencer is one of the most revered collegiate wrestlers in the country. The Titan Mercury Wrestling Club announced Lee’s return after 7 months for the Bill Farrell Memorial International and fans couldn’t have wanted a better show. Lee is known for his quick takedowns but Penn State’s Nico Megaludis gave him a run for his money in the final match.

Spencer Lee stormed the gates in his first two bouts

The star wrestler played three matches at the Bill Farrell Memorial in the New York Athletic Club on November 18. The 2019 National Champion was revealed to be competing in the 57kg category. Mohammed Bilal from Pakistan was the first opponent who stood in the way of the three-time NCAA Division I champ Lee. Lee, being one of the top finishers in the country, immediately went after Bilal and grabbed his legs with little resistance. FloWrestling posted a clip of the bout on their X handle with the caption, “Spencer Lee’s Full Run At The 2023 Bill Farrell (Olympic Trials Qualifier)”

Lee went behind and caught Bilal in a leg lace to force him to roll on the mat. All it took was 40 seconds for Lee to snatch 10 points as Bilal was left disappointed and on the ground. A 10-0 tech fall win secured him his first win after months, but Lee remained composed in his next battle.

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In the second match, Devin Turner lasted only 25 seconds against Lee after another leg-lace caught him off-guard and Lee won the quarter-final matchup 11-0. No. 1 seed and Penn State commit Luke Lilledahl faced Spencer Lee in the semi-final match. Lee’s technical superiority earned him his third straight win of the night after 1:27 on the clock. The high schooler had to concede 11-0 to Lee.

A worthy final clash to seal the deal

As Lee reached the final at the Bill Farrell Memorial 57kg division, he met the 2022 US Open winner Nico Megaludis. Penn State’s adored wrestler has been struggling with injuries in recent times but was still one of the favorites to win the tournament and proceed to the 2024 Olympics National Trials.

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Lee held his ground and remained calm as he defeated Megaludis in a 7-4 decision win to qualify for the Olympic trials. Now, Lee will have five more months to recover to full health as the national Qualifiers will begin in April next year. With Lee’s convincing performance at the Bill Farrell Memorial, US wrestling fans will surely see a glimmer of silver light at the Paris Olympics in 2024.

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