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In addition, Sasso was an Ironman, Super 32, Beast of the East and Flo Nationals champion.<ref name=":0" />In freestyle, he was a Cadet World Team Trials finalist, and Fargo national champion.<ref name=":0" /> Prior to committing to [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]], Sasso was a top-5 recruit overall in the country according to FloWrestling.<ref name=":0" />
In addition, Sasso was an Ironman, Super 32, Beast of the East and Flo Nationals champion.<ref name=":0" />In freestyle, he was a Cadet World Team Trials finalist, and Fargo national champion.<ref name=":0" /> Prior to committing to [[Ohio State University|Ohio State]], Sasso was a top-5 recruit overall in the country according to FloWrestling.<ref name=":0" />

== College ==

=== 2018-2019 Season ===
During his [[Redshirt (college sports)]] year Sasso accumulated a record of 19-2 with six pins, four technical falls, and a major decision, resulting in a 58% bonus rate.<ref name=":0" /> Sasso secured championship titles at both the Michigan State Open (F/S Division) and the Edinboro Open.<ref name=":0" /> Notably, he made a comeback after an initial defeat at the Midlands Championships, finishing in third place with seven consecutive victories.<ref name=":0" /> Among his victories were notable wins over opponents such as Josh Maruca, Josh Heil, Alec Pantaleo, and Pat Lugo, who had reached All-American status.<ref name=":0" /> His performance at the Edinboro Open included a 6-0 record with three pins, a technical fall, and a major decision.<ref name=":0" /> Sasso's achievements extended to winning the UWW Junior Freestyle National Championship (70 kg), earning him a place in the World Team Trials.<ref name=":0" />

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Samuel Sasso (born Samuel Sasso April 20, 2000) is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who currently wrestles for The Ohio State University. As a collegiate athlete for Ohio State University, he's a four-time NCAA Division I All-American, and two-time Big Ten champion. In freestyle, he was a 2023 member of the USA Wrestling Senior National Team.

Sammy Sasso
2020-2021 Season Headshot
Personal information
BornApril 20, 2000 (Age 23)
Nazareth, PA, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Sport
CountryUnited States
SportWrestling
Weight class149 lbs (70 kg)
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamOhio State University
ClubTitan Mercury Wrestling Club

High school

Sasso attended Nazareth Area High School in Nazareth, Pennsylvania from 2014-2018. During his time at Nazareth High School, Sammy Sasso established himself as a notable wrestler with a strong track record marked by skill and consistency. Sasso was a four-time Pennsylvania state place winner and two-time state champion at 120 lbs, 138 lbs, and 145 lbs.[1] Sasso went 135-3 during final three high school seasons and had an overall record of 180-11.[2] He holds several records for Nazareth Area High School including: most takedowns per season (275), most takedowns per career (793), most pins per career (88), most wins per season (50), most career matches (191), and most career wins (180).[3]

In addition, Sasso was an Ironman, Super 32, Beast of the East and Flo Nationals champion.[2]In freestyle, he was a Cadet World Team Trials finalist, and Fargo national champion.[2] Prior to committing to Ohio State, Sasso was a top-5 recruit overall in the country according to FloWrestling.[2]

College

2018-2019 Season

During his Redshirt (college sports) year Sasso accumulated a record of 19-2 with six pins, four technical falls, and a major decision, resulting in a 58% bonus rate.[2] Sasso secured championship titles at both the Michigan State Open (F/S Division) and the Edinboro Open.[2] Notably, he made a comeback after an initial defeat at the Midlands Championships, finishing in third place with seven consecutive victories.[2] Among his victories were notable wins over opponents such as Josh Maruca, Josh Heil, Alec Pantaleo, and Pat Lugo, who had reached All-American status.[2] His performance at the Edinboro Open included a 6-0 record with three pins, a technical fall, and a major decision.[2] Sasso's achievements extended to winning the UWW Junior Freestyle National Championship (70 kg), earning him a place in the World Team Trials.[2]

  1. ^ "Champions & Placewinners". Nazareth Blue Eagle Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Sammy Sasso - 2023-24 - Wrestling". Ohio State. Retrieved 2024-02-03.
  3. ^ "Individual Records". Nazareth Blue Eagle Wrestling. Retrieved 2024-02-03.