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Evan Wick

Evan Wick is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes at 79 kilograms. He is currently assistant coach for the Cal Poly Mustangs.

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Evan Wick
Wick in 2019
Personal information
Born (1997-01-10) January 10, 1997
Fontana, California, U.S.
Height6 ft 2 in (188 cm)
Weight79 kg (174 lb)
Websiteevanwickwrestling.com
Sport
Country United States
SportWrestling
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamCal Poly (2021–2022)
Wisconsin (2016–2020)
ClubTitan Mercury
Coached byJohn Azevedo
Now coachingCal Poly (assistant)
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing the  United States
Pan American Wrestling Championships
Gold medal – first place 2025 Monterrey 79 kg
Zagreb Open
Bronze medal – third place 2026 Zagreb 79 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Zagreb 79 kg

Evan Wick (born January 10, 1997) is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes at 79 kilograms. He is currently assistant coach for the Cal Poly Mustangs.

Wick was a California state champion in high school wrestling. He was a four-time NCAA All-American in collegiate wrestling. At the international level, he is a former winner of the Pan American Wrestling Championships (2025).

He is currently signed to the Middleweight division of Real American Freestyle (RAF), where he was the inaugural RAF Middleweight Champion.

High school career

Wick wrestled for San Marino High School, winning the California state championship at 152 lbs. his senior year in 2016.1 His twin brother and teammate Zander Wick won the state championship at 145 lbs. that same season.1

The National Wrestling Hall of Fame presented Wick with the 2016 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award.2

College career

Wick committed to the University of Wisconsin alongside his brother, Zander.3

He placed 3rd at 165 lbs. in the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, and was named an NCAA All-American in 2018 and 2019.4

After receiving his third NCAA All-American honor in 2020, Wick transferred to California Polytechnic State University in 2021 and became teammates with his younger brother Luka Wick.4

He finished 3rd at 165 lbs. in the 2022 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, and was named an NCAA All-American for the fourth time.5

Wick ended his collegiate career with an overall record of 133–22.6

International career

He was eliminated in the 74 kg semifinals of the 2020 United States Olympic trials by Kyle Dake.7

Wick won bronze in the 79 kg division of the 2024 Grand Prix Zagreb Open, losing in the semifinals to Mohammad Nokhodi before defeating Abdollah Sheikhazami.8

He was eliminated in the 86 kg second round of the 2024 United States Olympic trials by Chance Marsteller.9

Wick won gold in the 79 kg finals of the 2025 Pan American Wrestling Championships, defeating Shane Jones by technical fall.10

At the 2025 US Open Championships, he defeated Dean Hamiti in the 79 kg finals to qualify for Final X and a chance at joining Team USA.11 Wick was then defeated at Final X 2025 by Levi Haines in a best-of-three series.12

He won bronze in the 79 kg division of the 2026 Grand Prix Zagreb Open, losing in the semifinals to Dean Hamiti before defeating Danny Braunagel.13

Freestyle record

Real American Freestyle

Wick debuted for Real American Freestyle (RAF) at RAF 01 on August 30, 2025, defeating Jason Nolf to become the inaugural RAF Middleweight Champion.14

He lost the RAF Middleweight Championship to Dean Hamiti by pinfall at RAF 04 on December 20, 2025.15

Wick defeated Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau by technical fall at RAF 06 on February 28, 2026.16

Coaching career

On October 25, 2022, Wick was hired as assistant coach for the Cal Poly Mustangs.6

References

References

  1. Lehman, Mitch (March 15, 2016). "Wicks Are On Top Of the Wrestling World". Outlook Newspapers Group. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  2. "NWHOF announces state, regional winners of Dave Schultz and Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Awards". National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  3. "Wick twins, both top 100 prospects, choose Wisconsin". InterMat. October 8, 2015. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  4. Righetti, Derek (March 10, 2022). "How the journeys of two brothers merged on Cal Poly's wrestling team". Mustang News. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  5. Righetti, Derek (March 20, 2022). "Wick earns a third-place finish, Truax takes fourth at NCAA Wrestling Championships". Mustang News. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  6. "Evan Wick Hired as an Assistant Coach of Cal Poly Wrestling Team". Cal Poly. October 25, 2022. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  7. "Kyle Dake '13 and Vito Arujau Head to Best-of-Three Olympic Trials Finals". Cornell University Athletics. April 3, 2021. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  8. Smith, Earl (January 12, 2024). "2024 Zagreb Open Day Two Results". InterMat. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  9. Carlson, Jim (April 20, 2024). "Chance Marsteller to compete for 3rd place in Olympic Team Trials on Saturday at Penn State". The Patriot-News. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  10. Abbott, Gary (May 12, 2025). "Wick, Hidlay, Rademacher, Hendrickson win men's freestyle gold at Pan American Championship; USA claims team title handily". USA Wrestling. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  11. "Evan Wick Wins Senior Freestyle Title at US Open Championships". Cal Poly. April 30, 2025. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  12. Immel, Richard (June 14, 2025). "Live Updates: 2025 Final X". USA Wrestling. Retrieved April 24, 2026.
  13. Kozak, Jon (February 8, 2026). "Team USA Wrestling Results From The 2026 Zagreb Open". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  14. Abbott, Gary (September 3, 2025). "Evan Wick named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week presented by U.S. Air Force Special Warfare on Sept. 3, 2025". USA Wrestling. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  15. Immel, Richard (December 21, 2025). "Hendrickson tops Parris; Blades, Carr defend titles; Hamiti, Romero earn belts at RAF 04". USA Wrestling. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
  16. Immel, Richard (March 2, 2026). "Olympic champ Cejudo returns, Carr defends belt at RAF 06". USA Wrestling. Retrieved April 23, 2026.
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