Patrick Kennedy of the University of Iowa represented Team USA at 79kg at the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania.
In the Round of 32 Kennedy started off with an 11-0 tech fall over Mukhammad Abdullaev (Kyrgyzstan). Kennedy then pinned Umar Mavlaev (Switzerland) in 2:49 in the Round of 16.
In the quarterfinals Kennedy dropped an 8-6 decision to Masaki Sato (Japan). Sato lost his semifinal round match and Kennedy was eliminated from the tournament.
Hawkeye Wrestling Club Head Coach Daniel Dennis and HWC athlete Jayden Eierman were in Albania coaching Kennedy.
Kennedy was an NCAA National Qualifier at 165 in 2023 and at 174 in 2024. He is a senior listed at 174 on the roster.
174 will be the most competitive weight for a varsity spot in the lineup between Kennedy and Gabe Arnold.
The University of Iowa will start the 2024-25 season this Saturday, November 2 with a dual meet at Oregon State beginning at 9 PM CST. We will have to wait and see who takes the mat at 174 to begin the season.
U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania
79 kg – Patrick Kennedy (West Concord, Minn./Hawkeye WC)
WIN Mukhammad Abdullaev (Kyrgyzstan), tech. fall, 11-0
WIN Umar Mavlaev (Switzerland), fall, 2:49
LOSS Masaki Sato (Japan), 8-6
It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.
Go Hawks!
