Wyatt Hendrickson pulled off a stunning upset by defeating Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson with a last-second takedown to win the NCAA Division I wrestling championship in the 285-pound division.
Wyatt Hendrickson, against all odds, pulled off a last-second miracle against Gable Steveson. Saturday night was anything but ordinary.
At the NCAA Division I wrestling championships, Hendrickson clinched a 5-4 victory. This wasn’t just any match—it was the 285-pound division final against an Olympic gold medalist.
“Today, I took the gold medal, I’m No. 1,” Hendrickson exclaimed. “I kept telling myself I could do this. God gifted me.”
He drew inspiration from the classic tale of David and Goliath. No one believed David could win, but he did.
As for Steveson? His collegiate career might be over, but the 2028 Olympics are on his horizon. Mixed martial arts could also be in his future.
The pros had plenty to say about the upset. Check out their reactions below:
Daniel Cormier couldn’t contain his excitement. “Shut up! That was the craziest ending in NCAA wrestling history,” he tweeted. “What a moment.”
Terrance McKinney was equally shocked: “Wyatt Hendrickson just beat Gable Stevenson holy shit lfg.”
Kyle Crutchmer chimed in with enthusiasm: “Holy shit!! Let’s goo cowboys.”
Corey ‘Overtime’ Anderson highlighted the power of belief. “A guy who was teched by Gable Steveson last time just beat him on his last match ever!” He congratulated Oklahoma State on the massive upset.
And there you have it—an unforgettable night in wrestling history.