wrestling

Cornell’s Mike Grey ’11 Named New Head of Wrestling Program

By Will Bodenman | June 25, 2021

15-year veteran of Cornell wrestling program Mike Grey ’11 seeks to continue Rob Koll’s legacy of success as the new head coach.

Kyle Dake ’13 Qualifies for the United States Olympic Wrestling Team

By Grayson Ruhl | April 7, 2021

After an illustrious college career that included four NCAA national championships, Kyle Dake ’13 will compete for the United States Olympic Wrestling Team at the Tokyo Olympics.

Cornell Wrestler Goes Viral for Pinning YouTube Personality Jake Paul in 7-Year-Old Footage

By Mitch Hoy | March 7, 2021

A video of Cornell wrestling’s own, junior Ben Darmstadt, pinning internet personality Jake Paul in a high school wrestling match went viral on social media ahead of Paul’s upcoming fight.

Sophomore Relays Experience Competing in Wrestling and Rugby With Type I Diabetes

By Luke Pichini | February 10, 2021

Undeterred by a childhood diagnosis of Type I diabetes, sophomore Drew Bogdan has demonstrated resilience through his participation in wrestling and rugby.

Cornell Wrestler Takes on Olympic Champion in Charity Matchup

By Faith Fisher | September 20, 2020

“You can be in really good shape and be really sharp, but it can take one or two matches to get used to competing again,” Diakomihalis said.

Senior Wrestlers Grapple With Season Lost to COVID-19

By Faith Fisher | March 23, 2020

“I was kind of in shock, but at the same time, with the progression of everything getting canceled, it was just a matter of time,” said senior Chas Tucker.

Despite Numerous Challenges, Senior Leadership Thrives in 2019-20 Wrestling Season

By Faith Fisher | March 18, 2020

“This team wrestled far over anyone’s expectations, and to qualify eight for the NCAA Tournament — and only two of those wrestlers had ever qualified — to get six new qualifiers was really a remarkable achievement,” said head coach Rob Koll.