Looking back, at the time it didn’t set in how big of a decision it was for Snyder and his family. Before that, growing up, he would mostly wrestle older kids that were at his size and skill level. 3x Pan American Champion (2015, 2017, 2019), "Have a fearless attitude and relentless effort. Go beyond the call of duty.

Kyle has been competing for Team USA since he was high school.

Kyle Snyder was born in Houston, Texas.

Named the national high school wrestler of the year by both Intermat and ASICS, Snyder was also ranked as the #1 pound-for-pound high school wrestler in America by Flowrestling after his junior season.

Kyle Snyder does a pull-up with an 110 lb. While in high school he lettered in baseball, basketball, swimming and golf.

Now that Snyder had some time to step back, he was able to wrestle closer to his potential in matches and not just in practice. In his first three years of high school, Snyder amassed a 179–0 record, won three Prep National Championships, and only conceded a single takedown. World Team Member (2016,2017,2018,2019) Wrestling older kids was not good for his win-loss record but it was good for developing his skills and mindset. As a testament to how much he grew mentally and technically during the summer, Snyder was able to use a move he just learned to secure the last takedown of the match.

Kyle Snyder did something in high school that was not as common as it is today.

At Ohio State, Snyder finished 75-5 with only one loss his final three seasons. Yarigan Champion (2017, 2018) Kyle Snyder did something in high school that was not as common as it is today. Olympic Champion (2016) Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder Lead The Charge As USA Wrestling Adds Three More Gold Medals In Lima ICYMI: Jordan Burroughs, Kyle Snyder Leave Lima With Gold & More From Day 15 At Lima 2019 About He began training there periodically throughout high school sharpening his skills and developing the mindset required to accomplish the incredible challenges he soon face.

It is a lifestyle. Around 5th grade, Snyder started to see Team Kolat competing at the different tournaments he was attending in Maryland. There weren’t high enough level training partners for Snyder at his high school, so the decision was easy. US Open Champion (2015) Snyder announced his partnership with RUDIS with a letter to the wrestling community titled Dear Wrestling. He made the move to be able to train at the Olympic Training Center. It is limitless. World Champion (2015, 2017) Believe in yourself" – Kyle Snyder, “POSITIVE INFINITY. Position: Pitcher Bats: Both • Throws: Right 6-8, 230lb (203cm, 104kg) . He admired the toughness and technical skill level of the kids on Team Kolat.

It is a mindset.

He then spent his senior year training at the United States Olympic Training Center, competing internationally for Team USAand winning America's first Junior Wor… He is also the youngest wrestler ever to win the World, NCAA, and Olympic championships in the same year a Triple Crown of American wrestling that hadn't been accomplished in a generation until he completed his sweep at the 2016 Rio Olympics.

Club Affiliate: Titan Mercury Wrestling Club.

Especially with the level of coaching he would have access to from Coach Brandon Slay and Coach Bill Zadick. He graduated from Riverview High School in Sarasota, Florida in 1996. dumbbell hanging from his waist during an early … He was drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 1996 amateur draft but chose to attend North Carolina instead, where he played baseball for the Tar Heels. The first major hurdle Snyder faced was getting pinned in the NCAA Finals his freshman year. Kyle Snyder. 3x NCAA National Champion (2015, 2016, 2017)

In all circumstances there is a choice, we always choose positive.” – Kyle Snyder, Training Center: Nittany Lion Wrestling Club Outwork the competition.

Former Ohio State Buckeyes wrestler Kyle Snyder, who won a gold medal at 97kg at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, announced he will shift …

For the youngest Olympic Gold medalist and youngest World Champion in American Wrestling History, overcoming the odds is not uncommon. During the season it can be hard to make major mental changes while wrestling every week. Beyond getting physically stronger and dialing in technique, Snyder was able to grow mentally as he went on to wrestle for The Ohio State University. He made the move to be able to train at the Olympic Training Center. Snyder's dominance in … 3x Big Ten Champion (2016, 2017, 2018) World Cup Champion (2016)

Kyle Snyder continues to make history as a trailblazing athlete.

Looking back, at the time it didn’t set in how big of a decision it was for Snyder and his family. Snyder lived up to the quote “Work until your idols become your rivals” when he defeated Russia’s Abdusalam Gadisov in the World Championship match.