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'''Jason Michael Nolf''' (born January 10, 1996) is an [[Americans|American]] [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]] and former [[Collegiate wrestling|folkstyle wrestler]] |
'''Jason Michael Nolf''' (born January 10, 1996) is an [[Americans|American]] [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]] and former [[Collegiate wrestling|folkstyle wrestler]] who competes at [[Wrestling weight classes#Men's freestyle wrestling|74 kilograms]]. In freestyle, he is a three-time US National champion and was a [[2020 Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Continental]] champion.<ref>{{Cite web |title=3x NCAA Champ {{!}} Jason Nolf |url=https://www.jasonnolf.com/ |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=www.jasonnolf.com}}</ref> |
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In folkstyle, Nolf was a [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships#1999–2023|three-time NCAA Division I National Champion]] (finalist in [[2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|2016]]) and a two-time [[Big Ten Conference]] champion out of [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|Pennsylvania State University]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Jason Nolf – Wrestling |url=https://gopsusports.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jason-nolf/9029 |access-date=April 29, 2020 |website=Penn State University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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== High school == |
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Nolf attended [[Kittanning High School]], where he was a three-sport athlete, [[Letterman (sports)|lettering]] four times in [[Scholastic wrestling|wrestling]], twice in [[Cross country running|cross country]], and once in [[track and field]]. He was also an outstanding student with a 4.5 [[Grading in education|GPA]]. As a [[Scholastic wrestling|wrestler]], he was a three-time [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|PIAA]] champion with an overall record of 176 wins and one loss (later avenged). He was also a one-time [[Captain (sports)|captain]] of the [[varsity team]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://gopsusports.com/sports/wrestling/roster/jason-nolf/9029|title=Jason Nolf – Wrestling|website=Penn State University Athletics|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
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After graduating, Nolf was recruited by [[Pennsylvania State University]] to [[Collegiate wrestling|wrestle]] as a [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|Nittany Lion]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/article/penn-state-recruit-jason-nolf-dominates-finishes-high-school-career-with-third-piaa-championship-gold-medal/|title=Penn State recruit Jason Nolf dominates, finishes high school career with third PIAA Championship gold medal|date=March 8, 2014|website=pennlive|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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=== High school === |
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Nolf attended [[Kittanning High School]], where he became a three-time [[Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association|PIAA]] state champion with a 176–1 record. He also competed in [[Cross country running|cross country]] and [[track and field]], and graduated with a 4.5 [[Grading in education|GPA]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/article/penn-state-recruit-jason-nolf-dominates-finishes-high-school-career-with-third-piaa-championship-gold-medal/|title=Penn State recruit Jason Nolf dominates, finishes high school career with third PIAA Championship gold medal|date=March 8, 2014|website=pennlive|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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[[Redshirt (college sports)|''Redshirt'':]] Wrestled unattached in open tournaments, compiling 15 wins and one defeat.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/wrestling/article_ef49dec8-4df0-11e9-921b-57d768cf6b09.html|title=Greatness breeds greatness: How Cael Sanderson bred Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal into national champions|last=Collegian|first=Sara Perlowitz {{!}} The Daily|website=The Daily Collegian|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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=== College === |
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A two-time state champion, Nolf committed to [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|wrestle]] at the [[Pennsylvania State University]] in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |last=bveo12 |date=2013-07-19 |title=Cael lands PA wrestler Jason Nolf |url=https://www.blackshoediaries.com/2013/7/19/4539858/cael-lands-jason-nolf |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Black Shoe Diaries |language=en}}</ref> |
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''[[Freshman]]'': Became the [[runner-up]] of the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] Championships after losing to [[Isaiah Martinez]] in a tiebreaker loss. At the [[2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA tournament]], he dominantly made his way to the finals, where he suffered a close 6–5 loss to [[Isaiah Martinez|Martinez]] again. He was named Freshman of the Year by ''Intermat'' and compiled 33 wins and two losses, both to Martínez.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/16231|title=Nolf named InterMat Freshman of the Year|website=InterMat|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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==== 2014–2015 ==== |
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During his [[Redshirt (college sports)|redshirt]] campaign, Nolf claimed titles from the East Stroudsburg and Nittany Lion Open tournaments and made a finals run at the Southern Scuffle, ending the season with a 15–1 record at 157 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/wrestling/article_ef49dec8-4df0-11e9-921b-57d768cf6b09.html|title=Greatness breeds greatness: How Cael Sanderson bred Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal into national champions|last=Collegian|first=Sara Perlowitz {{!}} The Daily|website=The Daily Collegian|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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''[[Sophomore]]'': Became the [[Big Ten Conference]] champion. At the [[2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championships]], he dominated with two [[technical fall]]s, one [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|fall]], and two [[Amateur wrestling#Victory conditions in collegiate wrestling|majors]] to claim the national title and help [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State]] to its sixth [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|team championship]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://i.turner.ncaa.com/sites/default/files/external/gametool/brackets/wrestling_d1_2017.pdf|title=2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> He finished second as the NCAA Outstanding Wrestler behind teammate [[Zain Retherford]]. He posted an undefeated record of 27 wins and no losses<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2017-03-22/ncaa-wrestler-awards-handed-out-ncaa-championships|title=Wrestler Awards handed out at NCAA championships {{!}} NCAA.com|website=www.ncaa.com|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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==== 2015–2016 ==== |
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As a freshman, Nolf claimed the Southern Scuffle and Nittany Lion Open titles and went undefeated in duals, before placing second to [[Isaiah Martinez]] from [[Illinois Fighting Illini|Illinois]] at the [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] Championship. At the [[2016 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA National tournament]], Nolf reached the finals, where he suffered a close loss to Martinez thus becoming the runner-up of the tournament.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collegian |first=Evan Murach {{!}} The Daily |date=2016-03-22 |title=Losses for Penn State wrestling’s Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal leave mark |url=https://www.psucollegian.com/sports/wrestling/losses-for-penn-state-wrestling-s-jason-nolf-and-bo-nickal-leave-mark/article_cbf39cbe-efa9-11e5-a3e4-9f6749e913d0.html |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=The Daily Collegian |language=en}}</ref> He was named Freshman of the Year by ''Intermat'' and compiled a 33–2 record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/16231|title=Nolf named InterMat Freshman of the Year|website=InterMat|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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[[Junior (education year)|''Junior'':]] Nolf reached the quarterfinals of the [[Big Ten Conference]] championships; however, he was forced to [[Forfeit (sport)|medical forfeit]] in the semis.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/wrestling/article_cece3430-1f3b-11e8-986b-07c97245df31.html|title=Penn State wrestling's Jason Nolf will medically forfeit rest of Big Ten tournament, report says|last=Collegian|first=Jake Aferiat {{!}} The Daily|website=The Daily Collegian|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> At the [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA championships]], he downed five opponents (two by [[technical fall]]) to claim his second title in a row and help [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State]] win its third [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|team championship]] in a row. He finished the season with a record of 26 wins and one loss, which was due to injury.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2018-03-18/di-ncaa-wrestling-championship-penn-state-edges-ohio-state-seventh|title=Penn State edges Ohio St. for seventh team title in eight years {{!}} NCAA.com|website=www.ncaa.com|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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After his runner-up finish at the NCAA championships, Nolf placed second at the US U20 World Team Trials in [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=GarrettCarr |date=2016-07-07 |title=Nittany Lion Wrestlers Excel on Freestyle Circuit |url=https://www.blackshoediaries.com/2016/7/7/12105240/nittany-lion-wrestling-excel-on-freestyle-circuit-cael-sanderson-zain-retherford |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Black Shoe Diaries |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== 2018–19 === |
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[[Senior (education)|''Senior'':]] Became the [[Big Ten Conference]] Champion. At the [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Championships]], he dominated his competition, defeating five opponents (two by [[technical fall]], one by [[Pin (amateur wrestling)|fall]], and one by [[Amateur wrestling#Victory conditions in collegiate wrestling|major]]) to claim his third consecutive title and help [[Pennsylvania State University|Penn State]] win its fourth consecutive team title.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2019-03-22/ncaa-wrestling-championships-penn-state-wins-2019-national-title|title=NCAA wrestling championships: Penn State wins 2019 national title {{!}} NCAA.com|website=www.ncaa.com|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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==== 2016–2017 ==== |
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Overall, Nolf is a three-time [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA champion]], four-time finalist, four-time [[All-America]]n, and two-time [[Big Ten Conference|Big Ten]] champion as a [[Collegiate wrestling|collegiate wrestler]].<ref name=":0" /> He recorded a 86–3 record during this span; two of his three losses came as a freshman against [[Isaiah Martinez]], while the other was an injury default.<ref>{{Cite web|last=LLC|first=ACS|title=Jason Nolf (Penn State) Profile|url=https://www.wrestlestat.com/wrestler/20303/nolf-jason/profile|access-date=April 29, 2020|website=www.wrestlestat.com|language=en-us}}</ref> |
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As a sophomore, Nolf claimed the Keystone Classic title and was undefeated in dual action during regular season. After becoming the Big Ten champion, Nolf claimed his first [[2017 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA]] title with bonus-points in every match at the national tournament, helping the [[Penn State Nittany Lions wrestling|Nittany Lions]] reach their second straight title.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Drive |first=44 University |last2=Dallas |last3=Pennsylvania 18612675-2171 |title=Lions' perfect finals run culminates with NCAA wrestling championship |url=https://wilkesbarre.psu.edu/story/5066/2017/03/19/lions-perfect-finals-run-culminates-ncaa-wrestling-championship |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=Penn State Wilkes-Barre |language=en}}</ref> He finished second as the NCAA Outstanding Wrestler behind teammate [[Zain Retherford]], and posted an undefeated record of 27–0.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2017-03-22/ncaa-wrestler-awards-handed-out-ncaa-championships|title=Wrestler Awards handed out at NCAA championships {{!}} NCAA.com|website=www.ncaa.com|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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Fresh as an NCAA champion, Nolf switched to freestyle, placing fourth at the US Open and third at the US World Team Trials.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PennLive |first=Jim Carlson {{!}} Special to |date=2017-06-11 |title=Penn State wrestler Zain Retherford earns berth on U.S. Senior Freestyle World team; Mark Hall wins Junior crown |url=https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2017/06/penn_state_wrestler_zain_rethe.html |access-date=2024-01-10 |website=pennlive |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Freestyle == |
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Prior to competing as a senior, Nolf competed as a cadet and a junior in prestigious tournaments such as the US Open and the [[United World Wrestling]] World Team Trials. |
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==== 2017–2018 ==== |
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As a junior, Nolf claimed the Southern Scuffle and Keystone Classic titles, pinning his way through both tournaments, and the only loss he suffered during regular season was an injury default.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Colucci |first=Anthony |date=2018-01-03 |title=Penn State Wrestling Reclaims Southern Scuffle Title With Six Champs |url=https://onwardstate.com/2018/01/02/penn-state-wrestling-reclaims-southern-scuffle-title-with-six-champs/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Onward State |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-11-18 |title=No.1 Penn State Wins Keystone Classic in Philadelphia |url=https://gopsusports.com/news/2018/11/18/wrestling-no-1-penn-state-wins-keystone-classic-in-philadelphia.aspx |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Penn State Athletics |language=en}}</ref> After reaching the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Championships, he was forced to [[Forfeit (sport)|medical forfeit]] out in the semis.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collegian |first=Jake Aferiat {{!}} The Daily |title=Penn State wrestling's Jason Nolf will medically forfeit rest of Big Ten tournament, report says |url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/wrestling/article_cece3430-1f3b-11e8-986b-07c97245df31.html |access-date=April 29, 2020 |website=The Daily Collegian |language=en}}</ref> Nolf then claimed another [[2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA title]] to become a two-time National champion and help Penn State with their third straight title. He closed out the season with a 26–2 record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2018-03-18/di-ncaa-wrestling-championship-penn-state-edges-ohio-state-seventh|title=Penn State edges Ohio St. for seventh team title in eight years {{!}} NCAA.com|website=www.ncaa.com|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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After his [[Sophomore|sophomore season]] in [[Pennsylvania State University|college]], Nolf competed at the US Open. He opened up with three [[technical fall]]s before losing a tough 9–8 decision to two-time [[World Wrestling Championships|world medalist]] [[James Green (wrestler)|James Green]]. He came back with a victory but came up short in the third-place match.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arena.flowrestling.org/event/7574a5d1-a880-4276-a241-ff34f36e737a|title=FLOARENA|website=arena.flowrestling.org|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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==== 2018–2019 ==== |
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After finishing fourth at the US Open, he qualified for and competed at the US World Team Trials. He won his first match by [[technical fall]] but lost to [[Jimmy Kennedy (wrestler)|Jimmy Kennedy]]. He came back with a victory to earn a bronze medal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.flowrestling.org/events/5011499-2017-junior-and-senior-world-team-trials/../../results/5998049-senior-mens-freestyle-world-team-trials/4352|title=See the results for the 2017 Junior and Senior World Team Trials wrestling event on FloWrestling.org|website=www.flowrestling.org|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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As a senior, he repeated as a Southern Scuffle and Keystone Classic champion, and once again was unbeaten during regular season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiGrande |first=Will |title=Penn wrestling impresses amongst stacked field at Keystone Classic |url=https://www.thedp.com/article/2017/11/penn-wrestling-keystone-classic-recap-bethea-mattiace-penn-state |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.thedp.com |language=en-us}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sauertieg |first=Clay |date=2019-01-03 |title=Penn State Wrestling Wins Southern Scuffle |url=https://www.blackshoediaries.com/2019/1/3/18166759/penn-state-wrestling-southern-scuffle-nickal-nolf-cenzo-mark-hall-berge-cassar |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Black Shoe Diaries |language=en}}</ref> After becoming a two-time Big Ten Conference champion, Nolf scored bonus-points in every match en route to dominantly claiming his third straight [[2019 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA title]], as well as helping Penn State win its fourth championship in a row. He finished the season with a perfect 31–0 record.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ncaa.com/news/wrestling/article/2019-03-22/ncaa-wrestling-championships-penn-state-wins-2019-national-title|title=NCAA wrestling championships: Penn State wins 2019 national title {{!}} NCAA.com|website=www.ncaa.com|language=en|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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Nolf graduated as a three-time [[NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA Division I National champion]] and two-time [[Big Ten Conference]] champion with a record of 129–4.<ref>{{Cite web|last=LLC|first=ACS|title=Jason Nolf (Penn State) Profile|url=https://www.wrestlestat.com/wrestler/20303/nolf-jason/profile|access-date=April 29, 2020|website=www.wrestlestat.com|language=en-us}}</ref> In June of 2019, Nolf was awarded the prestigious [[Big Ten Medal of Honor]] along with Ally McHugh.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Student-athletes McHugh and Nolf awarded Big Ten Medal of Honor {{!}} Penn State University |url=https://www.psu.edu/news/athletics/story/student-athletes-mchugh-and-nolf-awarded-big-ten-medal-honor/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.psu.edu |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== 2019 === |
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Fresh out of college, Nolf competed at the US Open. He [[Technical fall|teched]] four opponents prior to losing to [[James Green (wrestler)|James Green]] in a criterion decision. After the loss, he won his next two bouts to earn a bronze medal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://arena.flowrestling.org/event/f6df0763-537e-cdc3-0c65-d292d527eef6|title=FLOARENA|website=arena.flowrestling.org|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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Fresh off his accomplished college career, Nolf joined the [[Nittany Lion Wrestling Club]] and switched his focus to [[Freestyle wrestling|freestyle]] full-time.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bo Nickal and Jason Nolf Join the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club |url=https://fanaticwrestling.com/blogs/news/bo-nickal-and-jason-nolf-join-the-nittany-lion-wrestling-club |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Fanatic Wrestling |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/May/24/Relive-Martinez-and-Nolf-series-at-World-Team-Trials|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221023061746/https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2019/May/24/Relive-Martinez-and-Nolf-series-at-World-Team-Trials|url-status=dead|archive-date=October 23, 2022|title=#FreestyleFriday: Relive Martinez and Nolf best-of-three series at World Team Trials|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> Between April and May, Nolf placed third at the US Open at 70 kilograms and at the US World Team Trials up at 74 kilograms.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-04-29 |title=Bo Nickal Wins Gold at U.S. Open National Championship |url=https://gopsusports.com/news/2019/4/29/wrestling-bo-nickal-wins-gold-at-us-open-national-championship.aspx |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Penn State Athletics |language=en}}</ref> To close off the year, he earned a silver medal from the Bill Farrell Memorial.<ref>{{Cite web |last=PennLive |first=Jim Carlson {{!}} Special to |date=2019-11-17 |title=Depleted Penn State lineup still manages 4 titles at Black Knight West Point Invite; Lions finish 2nd to Army |url=https://www.pennlive.com/pennstatefootball/2019/11/depleted-penn-state-lineup-still-manages-4-titles-at-black-knight-west-point-invite-lions-finish-2nd-to-army.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=pennlive |language=en}}</ref> |
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In his first senior international competition, Nolf competed at the Bill Farrell Memorial. He defeated four of his opponents (two by [[technical fall]]) to reach the finals in where he again faced [[Isaiah Martinez]]. He lost the bout by [[technical fall]] to claim the silver medal. |
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==== 2020 ==== |
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To start off the year, Nolf earned a gold medal from the [[2020 Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Championships]] up at 79 kilograms, qualifying for the [[2020 United States Olympic Team Trials (wrestling)|US Olympic Team Trials]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Collegian |first=Jake Aferiat {{!}} The Daily |title=Penn State wrestling legend Jason Nolf qualifies for 2020 Olympic Team Trials |url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/wrestling/article_be149e94-61a2-11ea-8938-f3cc948a0090.html |access-date=April 29, 2020 |website=The Daily Collegian |language=en}}</ref> He was scheduled to competed at the event in April, however, the event was postponed for 2021 due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onwardstate.com/2020/03/13/us-olympic-wrestling-trials-at-bryce-jordan-center-postponed/|title=US Olympic Wrestling Trials At Bryce Jordan Center Postponed|date=March 13, 2020|website=Onward State|language=en-US|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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Nolf then competed in three matches in different events, earning wins over US National champion [[Jordan Oliver (amateur wrestler)|Jordan Oliver]], three-time All-American David McFadden, and [[2007 World Junior Wrestling Championships|2007 U20 World]] champion turned [[MMA]] fighter [[Bubba Jenkins]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cain |first=Brandon M. |date=2020-06-29 |title=Oklahoma State wrestling: Jordan Oliver gets upset by Jason Nolf at Rumble on the Rooftop |url=https://www.cowboysrideforfree.com/pokes-gone-pro/2020/6/29/21306412/oklahoma-state-wrestling-penn-state-jordan-oliver-jason-nolf-rumble-on-the-rooftop-results-2020 |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Cowboys Ride For Free |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-10-05 |title=Nolf vs. Jenkins slated for Oct. 20 at NLWC event |url=https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/nolf-vs-jenkins-slated-for-oct-20-at-nlwc-event-r88301/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Intermat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=PennLive|first=Jim Carlson {{!}} Special to|date=October 21, 2020|title=NLWC wrestlers dominate Rofkin event in State College|url=https://www.pennlive.com/penn-state-wrestling/2020/10/nlwc-wrestlers-dominate-rofkin-event-in-state-college.html|access-date=October 21, 2020|website=pennlive|language=en}}</ref> |
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Nolf was scheduled to compete at the [[Wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification|US Olympic Team Trials]] on April at [[State College, Pennsylvania]]. However, the event was postponed for 2021 along with the [[Wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics|Olympics]] due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic|coronavirus pandemic]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://onwardstate.com/2020/03/13/us-olympic-wrestling-trials-at-bryce-jordan-center-postponed/|title=US Olympic Wrestling Trials At Bryce Jordan Center Postponed|date=March 13, 2020|website=Onward State|language=en-US|access-date=April 29, 2020}}</ref> |
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==== 2021 ==== |
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After being unable to compete due to the pandemic, Nolf wrestled 2019 US national champion [[Jordan Oliver (amateur wrestler)|Jordan Oliver]] on June 28 at Rumble on the Rooftop.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Olympic hopefuls set to compete at Rumble on the Rooftop June 28|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/23697|access-date=June 16, 2020|website=InterMat}}</ref> He won the match by points.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Cain|first=Brandon M.|date=June 29, 2020|title=Oklahoma State wrestling: Jordan Oliver gets upset by Jason Nolf at Rumble on the Rooftop|url=https://www.cowboysrideforfree.com/pokes-gone-pro/2020/6/29/21306412/oklahoma-state-wrestling-penn-state-jordan-oliver-jason-nolf-rumble-on-the-rooftop-results-2020|access-date=July 11, 2020|website=Cowboys Ride For Free|language=en}}</ref> |
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To prepare for the trials, Nolf competed at the [[Nittany Lion Wrestling Club#NLWC V|NLWC V]] in February, earning a win over [[Jevon Balfour]] before falling to [[List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestling#2018–2019|reigning and two-time World Champion]] [[Kyle Dake]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Snyder wins 3 bouts; Dake, Arujau take two wins each in loaded NLWC 5 card|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24333|access-date=February 24, 2021|website=InterMat}}</ref> |
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In April, down at 74 kilograms for the the [[Wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Qualification|US Olympic Team Trials]], Nolf earned a win over [[2019 World Junior Wrestling Championships|U20 World champion]] [[David Carr (wrestler)|David Carr]] before losing again to [[Kyle Dake]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=report |first=Staff |title=Carter Starocci, David Carr eliminated in U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials |url=https://www.goerie.com/story/sports/2021/04/02/wrestling-united-state-olympic-trials-starocci-face-penn-state-3-time-ncaa-champ-nickal/4849698001/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Erie Times-News |language=en-US}}</ref> In the third-place match, he defeated two-time All-American Evan Wick.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-03 |title=Four NLWC Athletes Qualify for Tokyo Olympics as David Taylor Becomes Penn State’s Newest Olympian |url=https://gopsusports.com/news/2021/4/3/wrestling-four-nlwc-athletes-qualify-for-tokyo-olympics-as-david-taylor-becomes-penn-states-newest-olympian.aspx |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Penn State Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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He returned to the mat against David McFadden on September 19 at the [[Nittany Lion Wrestling Club#NLWC I|NLWC I]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=NLWC Set to Host Freestyle Event Live On Rokfin September 19 {{!}} News & Updates {{!}} Nittany Lion Wrestling Club|url=https://www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com/news/nlwc-set-to-host-freestyle-event-live-on-rokfin-september-19|access-date=September 1, 2020|website=www.nittanylionwrestlingclub.com}}</ref> He won the match on points.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Collegian|first=Jake Aferiat {{!}} The Daily|title=Nittany Lion Wrestling Club dominates at freestyle event taking nine of 13 bouts|url=https://www.collegian.psu.edu/sports/wrestling/article_6fd1ccfe-fae3-11ea-a491-a31914fa1d40.html|access-date=September 20, 2020|website=The Daily Collegian|language=en}}</ref> In the next event, he wrestled [[List of Cadet, Junior, and Espoir World Champions in men's freestyle wrestling#Junior Worlds, 2002–2017 (20 and Under)|2007 junior world champion]] and 2011 NCAA champion turned [[MMA]] fighter [[Bubba Jenkins]] on October 20, at the [[Nittany Lion Wrestling Club#NLWC II|NLWC II]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Nittany Lion Wrestling Club on Instagram: "Oct 20th. Nolf v. Jenkins. Watch on Rokfin. Link in bio."|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CF981o7sRtp/|access-date=October 5, 2020|website=Instagram|language=en}}</ref> He won the match with a 10–0 [[technical fall]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=PennLive|first=Jim Carlson {{!}} Special to|date=October 21, 2020|title=NLWC wrestlers dominate Rofkin event in State College|url=https://www.pennlive.com/penn-state-wrestling/2020/10/nlwc-wrestlers-dominate-rofkin-event-in-state-college.html|access-date=October 21, 2020|website=pennlive|language=en}}</ref> |
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In September, up at 79 kilograms, Nolf placed fourth at the [[2021 United States World Team Trials (wrestling)|US World Team Trials]], notably having a close match with [[List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestling#5 World Level Championships|seven-time Olympic and World champion]] [[Jordan Burroughs]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-09-12 |title=Men's Freestyle Finals Results In Lincoln |url=https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/mens-freestyle-finals-results-in-lincoln-r89329/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Intermat |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Online |first=Connecticut Wrestling |date=2021-09-13 |title=Burroughs earns spot on U.S. world team for 8th time in freestyle - Connecticut Wrestling Online |url=https://ctwrestling.com/2021/09/burroughs-earns-spot-on-u-s-world-team-for-8th-time-in-freestyle/4329/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |language=en-US}}</ref> To close off the year, he defeated [[2014 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 70 kg|World champion]] [[Khetag Tsabolov]] at an event in [[Kaspiysk]] on December.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Jason Nolf Takes Out World Champ Khetik Tsabolov - FloWrestling |url=https://www.flowrestling.org/articles/7246816-jason-nolf-takes-out-world-champ-khetik-tsabolov |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.flowrestling.org |language=en}}</ref> |
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==== 2021 ==== |
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To start the year, Nolf wrestled at the [[Nittany Lion Wrestling Club#NLWC V|NLWC V]] on February 23, where after teching [[Wrestling at the 2019 Pan American Games – Men's freestyle 74 kg|'19 Pan American Games medalist]] [[Jevon Balfour]], he was defeated by [[List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestling#2018–2019|reigning and two-time World Champion (at 79kg)]] [[Kyle Dake]] on points.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Snyder wins 3 bouts; Dake, Arujau take two wins each in loaded NLWC 5 card|url=http://intermatwrestle.com/articles/24333|access-date=February 24, 2021|website=InterMat}}</ref> |
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==== 2022 ==== |
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In January, Nolf claimed a silver medal at the [[2022 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin|Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin]], notably pinning [[2021 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 86 kg|returning World medalist]] [[Timur Bizhoev]] before falling to [[2021 U23 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 74 kg|returning U23 World champion]] Chermen Valiev.<ref>{{Cite web |last=ericolanowski |title=Sunday's Ivan Yariguin FS and WW Finals Set |url=https://cms.uww.org/article/sundays-ivan-yariguin-fs-and-ww-finals-set |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=United World Wrestling |language=English}}</ref> After dismantling [[2021 European Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 74 kg|returning European medalist]] Mitch Finesilver in February, Nolf claimed the US Open National championship in April.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goodwin |first=Cody |title=Iowa wrestling secures decisive 23-9 win over Oklahoma State at the Bout at the Ballpark |url=https://www.hawkcentral.com/story/sports/college/iowa/wrestling/2022/02/13/iowa-wrestling-wins-bout-ballpark-over-oklahoma-state-dual-score-results/6753357001/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Hawk Central |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-02 |title=Alex Facundo Wins 2022 U20 Freestyle Crown; Named O.W. in Las Vegas |url=https://gopsusports.com/news/2022/5/2/wrestling-alex-facundo-wins-2022-u20-freestyle-crown-named-o-w-in-las-vegas.aspx |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Penn State Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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After dominating the US World Team Trials Challenge tournament field in May, earning another win over [[2021 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships|NCAA champion]] [[David Carr (wrestler)|David Carr]] on his way, Nolf was defeated twice by [[Wrestling at the 2020 Summer Olympics – Men's freestyle 74 kg|returning Olympic medalist]] [[Kyle Dake]] in the Final X Neward series in June, finishing as a runner-up at the US World Trials.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-22 |title=Updated: 14 athletes win World Team Trials Challenge Tournament finals, to advance to Final X against a World medalist |url=https://www.themat.com/news/features/2022/may/22/wttct-finals-wrap |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-11 |title=Arujau, Dake Secure US National Team Spots at Final X |url=https://cornellbigred.com/news/2023/6/11/wrestling-arujau-dake-secure-us-national-team-spot-at-final-x.aspx |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Cornell University Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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At the end of the year, Nolf went 1–1 at the [[2022 Wrestling World Cup – Men's freestyle|World Cup]], helping Team USA reach the gold medal.<ref>{{Cite report |url=http://dx.doi.org/10.22617/fls220579-3 |title=Asian Development Outlook Supplement December 2022 |date=2022-12-01 |publisher=Asian Development Bank}}</ref> |
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==== 2023 ==== |
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To start off the year, Nolf grabbed a [[2023 Grand Prix Zagreb Open|Zagreb Open Grand Prix]] title in February, earning notable victories over [[2022 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 74 kg|returning World medalist]] [[Younes Emami]] and [[2022 World Junior Wrestling Championships|returning U20 World champion]] Dzhabrail Gadzhiev.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Network |first=Staff Report High Top Sports |date=2023-02-04 |title=Jason Nolf takes gold Zagreb Open |url=https://www.leadertimes.com/sports/jason-nolf-takes-gold-zagreb-open/article_bca5edd2-a3fe-11ed-bbbe-c3409a2d74fe.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=leadertimes.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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Next, he became a two-time US National champion in April with wins over two-time NCAA champions Vincenzo Joseph and [[Keegan O'Toole]], earning a berth for Final X NYC.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-04-30 |title=Penn State Wrestling Shines at the 2023 U.S. Open |url=https://gopsusports.com/news/2023/4/30/penn-state-wrestling-shines-at-the-2023-us-open.aspx |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Penn State Athletics |language=en}}</ref> At the event, Nolf was neutralized twice by now [[List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestling#2018–2019|four-time World Champion]] [[Kyle Dake]], losing the series and placing second at the US World Team Trials.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-10 |title=Penn State Olympic RTC/NLWC Dominates at Final X |url=https://gopsusports.com/news/2023/6/10/wrestling-penn-state-olympic-rtc-nlwc-dominates-at-final-x.aspx |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Penn State Athletics |language=en}}</ref> |
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To finish off the year, Nolf grabbed a Bill Farrell Memorial title in November, dismantling four-time All-American Alex Marinelli after a hard-fought semifinal win over NCAA runner-up Quincy Monday.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-19 |title=Lee, Larkin, Nolf, Hidlay, Macchiavello, Gwiazdowski win Bill Farrell men’s freestyle titles |url=https://www.themat.com/news/2023/november/18/lee-larkin-nolf-hidlay-macchiavello-gwiazdowski-win-bill-farrell-men-s-freestyle-titles |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=www.themat.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==== 2024 ==== |
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In January, Nolf grabbed his second straight title from the [[2024 Grand Prix Zagreb Open|Zagreb Open Grand Prix]], with dominant wins over [[2023 World Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 70 kg|returning World medalist]] [[Ramazan Ramazanov (wrestler)|Ramazan Ramazanov]] and [[2022 European Wrestling Championships – Men's freestyle 79 kg|European champion]] [[Georgios Kougioumtsidis]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Paul |first=Diptarko |date=2024-01-11 |title=With Jordan Burroughs Pulling Out of Zagreb Open, Jason Nolf Stepped Up for Team USA With a Birthday Special Performance |url=https://www.essentiallysports.com/us-sports-news-wrestling-news-with-jordan-burroughs-pulling-out-of-zagreb-open-jason-nolf-stepped-up-for-team-usa-with-a-birthday-special-performance/ |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=EssentiallySports}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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On June 30, 2018, Nolf married [[Penn State Nittany Lions women's soccer|Penn State women's soccer player]] [[Madeline Nolf|Maddie Elliston]].<ref name=":0" /> |
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Nolf has also been known to give wrestling seminars to high-level [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] academies, and has even spent some time training in the sport, although has yet to compete in it.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/watch-ncaa-champion-jason-nolf-training-bjj-with-craig-jones/ | title=Watch NCAA Champion Jason Nolf Training BJJ with Craig Jones | date=October 5, 2021 }}</ref> |
Nolf has also been known to give wrestling seminars to high-level [[Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu]] academies, and has even spent some time training in the sport, although has yet to compete in it.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://jitsmagazine.com/watch-ncaa-champion-jason-nolf-training-bjj-with-craig-jones/ | title=Watch NCAA Champion Jason Nolf Training BJJ with Craig Jones | date=October 5, 2021 }}</ref> |
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==Awards and honors== |
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;2020 |
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*{{gold1}} Rumble on the Rooftop (79 kg) |
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*{{gold1}} [[2020 Pan American Wrestling Championships|Pan American Championships]] (79 kg) |
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;2019 |
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*{{silver2}} Bill Farrell Memorial (74 kg) |
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*{{silver2}} US World Team Trials Challenge (74 kg) |
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*{{bronze3}} US Open (70 kg) |
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*{{gold1}} [[NCAA Division I]] (157 lbs) |
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*{{gold1}} [[Big Ten Conference]] (157 lbs) |
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;2018 |
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*{{gold1}} [[NCAA Division I]] (157 lbs) |
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;2017 |
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*{{bronze3}} US World Team Trials (70 kg) |
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*{{gold1}} [[NCAA Division I]] (157 lbs) |
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*{{gold1}} [[Big Ten Conference]] (157 lbs) |
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;2016 |
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*{{silver2}} [[NCAA Division I]] (157 lbs) |
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*{{silver2}} [[Big Ten Conference]] (157 lbs) |
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== Freestyle record == |
== Freestyle record == |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|63–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|IRI}} Hossein Abouzari |
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|style="font-size:88%"|10–1 |
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|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|January 10, 2024 |
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|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=5|[[2024 Grand Prix Zagreb Open]] |
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{{flagicon|CRO}} [[Zagreb, Croatia]] |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|GRE}} [[Georgios Kougioumtsidis]] |
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|style="font-size:88%"|Fall |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|61–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|HUN}} Murad Kuramagomedov |
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|style="font-size:88%"|7–0 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|60–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|BUL}} [[Ramazan Ramazanov]] |
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|style="font-size:88%"|TF 12–2 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|59–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|VEN}} Anthony Montero |
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|style="font-size:88%"|TF 11–0 |
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! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2023 Bill Farrell Memorial {{gold1}} at 74 kg}} |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|58–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Alex Marinelli |
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|style="font-size:88%"|TF 11–0 |
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|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|November 18, 2023 |
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|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=4|2023 Bill Farrell Memorial International |
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{{flagicon|USA}} [[New York City, New York]] |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|57–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Quincy Monday |
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|style="font-size:88%"|7–6 |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|56–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} Aaron Matheson |
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|style="font-size:88%"|Fall |
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|{{yes2}}Win |
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|55–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|CAN}} Connor Quinton |
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|style="font-size:88%"|TF 10–0 |
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! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2023 US World Team Trials {{silver2}} at 74 kg}} |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
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|54–17 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kyle Dake]] |
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|style="font-size:88%"|0–3 |
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|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|June 10, 2023 |
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|style="font-size:88%" rowspan=2|2023 Final X Newark |
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{{flagicon|USA}} [[Newark, New Jersey]] |
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|{{no2}}Loss |
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|54–16 |
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|align=left|{{flagicon|USA}} [[Kyle Dake]] |
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|style="font-size:88%"|0–6 |
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! style=background:white colspan=7 |{{small| 2023 US Open {{gold1}} at 74 kg}} |
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Nationality | American | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Born | Yatesboro, Pennsylvania, U.S. | January 10, 1996|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight class | 74 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Freestyle and Folkstyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
College team | Nittany Lions | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Club | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Jason Michael Nolf (born January 10, 1996) is an American freestyle and former folkstyle wrestler who competes at 74 kilograms. In freestyle, he is a three-time US National champion and was a Pan American Continental champion.[1]
In folkstyle, Nolf was a three-time NCAA Division I National Champion (finalist in 2016) and a two-time Big Ten Conference champion out of Pennsylvania State University.[2]
Career
High school
Nolf attended Kittanning High School, where he became a three-time PIAA state champion with a 176–1 record. He also competed in cross country and track and field, and graduated with a 4.5 GPA.[3]
College
A two-time state champion, Nolf committed to wrestle at the Pennsylvania State University in 2013.[4]
2014–2015
During his redshirt campaign, Nolf claimed titles from the East Stroudsburg and Nittany Lion Open tournaments and made a finals run at the Southern Scuffle, ending the season with a 15–1 record at 157 pounds.[5]
2015–2016
As a freshman, Nolf claimed the Southern Scuffle and Nittany Lion Open titles and went undefeated in duals, before placing second to Isaiah Martinez from Illinois at the Big Ten Championship. At the NCAA National tournament, Nolf reached the finals, where he suffered a close loss to Martinez thus becoming the runner-up of the tournament.[6] He was named Freshman of the Year by Intermat and compiled a 33–2 record.[7]
After his runner-up finish at the NCAA championships, Nolf placed second at the US U20 World Team Trials in freestyle.[8]
2016–2017
As a sophomore, Nolf claimed the Keystone Classic title and was undefeated in dual action during regular season. After becoming the Big Ten champion, Nolf claimed his first NCAA title with bonus-points in every match at the national tournament, helping the Nittany Lions reach their second straight title.[9] He finished second as the NCAA Outstanding Wrestler behind teammate Zain Retherford, and posted an undefeated record of 27–0.[10]
Fresh as an NCAA champion, Nolf switched to freestyle, placing fourth at the US Open and third at the US World Team Trials.[11]
2017–2018
As a junior, Nolf claimed the Southern Scuffle and Keystone Classic titles, pinning his way through both tournaments, and the only loss he suffered during regular season was an injury default.[12][13] After reaching the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Championships, he was forced to medical forfeit out in the semis.[14] Nolf then claimed another NCAA title to become a two-time National champion and help Penn State with their third straight title. He closed out the season with a 26–2 record.[15]
2018–2019
As a senior, he repeated as a Southern Scuffle and Keystone Classic champion, and once again was unbeaten during regular season.[16][17] After becoming a two-time Big Ten Conference champion, Nolf scored bonus-points in every match en route to dominantly claiming his third straight NCAA title, as well as helping Penn State win its fourth championship in a row. He finished the season with a perfect 31–0 record.[18]
Nolf graduated as a three-time NCAA Division I National champion and two-time Big Ten Conference champion with a record of 129–4.[19] In June of 2019, Nolf was awarded the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor along with Ally McHugh.[20]
Fresh off his accomplished college career, Nolf joined the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and switched his focus to freestyle full-time.[21][22] Between April and May, Nolf placed third at the US Open at 70 kilograms and at the US World Team Trials up at 74 kilograms.[23] To close off the year, he earned a silver medal from the Bill Farrell Memorial.[24]
2020
To start off the year, Nolf earned a gold medal from the Pan American Championships up at 79 kilograms, qualifying for the US Olympic Team Trials.[25] He was scheduled to competed at the event in April, however, the event was postponed for 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[26]
Nolf then competed in three matches in different events, earning wins over US National champion Jordan Oliver, three-time All-American David McFadden, and 2007 U20 World champion turned MMA fighter Bubba Jenkins.[27][28][29]
2021
To prepare for the trials, Nolf competed at the NLWC V in February, earning a win over Jevon Balfour before falling to reigning and two-time World Champion Kyle Dake.[30]
In April, down at 74 kilograms for the the US Olympic Team Trials, Nolf earned a win over U20 World champion David Carr before losing again to Kyle Dake.[31] In the third-place match, he defeated two-time All-American Evan Wick.[32]
In September, up at 79 kilograms, Nolf placed fourth at the US World Team Trials, notably having a close match with seven-time Olympic and World champion Jordan Burroughs.[33][34] To close off the year, he defeated World champion Khetag Tsabolov at an event in Kaspiysk on December.[35]
2022
In January, Nolf claimed a silver medal at the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin, notably pinning returning World medalist Timur Bizhoev before falling to returning U23 World champion Chermen Valiev.[36] After dismantling returning European medalist Mitch Finesilver in February, Nolf claimed the US Open National championship in April.[37][38]
After dominating the US World Team Trials Challenge tournament field in May, earning another win over NCAA champion David Carr on his way, Nolf was defeated twice by returning Olympic medalist Kyle Dake in the Final X Neward series in June, finishing as a runner-up at the US World Trials.[39][40]
At the end of the year, Nolf went 1–1 at the World Cup, helping Team USA reach the gold medal.[41]
2023
To start off the year, Nolf grabbed a Zagreb Open Grand Prix title in February, earning notable victories over returning World medalist Younes Emami and returning U20 World champion Dzhabrail Gadzhiev.[42]
Next, he became a two-time US National champion in April with wins over two-time NCAA champions Vincenzo Joseph and Keegan O'Toole, earning a berth for Final X NYC.[43] At the event, Nolf was neutralized twice by now four-time World Champion Kyle Dake, losing the series and placing second at the US World Team Trials.[44]
To finish off the year, Nolf grabbed a Bill Farrell Memorial title in November, dismantling four-time All-American Alex Marinelli after a hard-fought semifinal win over NCAA runner-up Quincy Monday.[45]
2024
In January, Nolf grabbed his second straight title from the Zagreb Open Grand Prix, with dominant wins over returning World medalist Ramazan Ramazanov and European champion Georgios Kougioumtsidis.[46]
Personal life
On June 30, 2018, Nolf married Penn State women's soccer player Maddie Elliston.[2]
Nolf has also been known to give wrestling seminars to high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies, and has even spent some time training in the sport, although has yet to compete in it.[47]
Freestyle record
NCAA record
Stats
References
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External links
- Jason Nolf's Rokfin Channel
- Jason Nolf at the International Wrestling Database
- Jason Nolf at Team USA (archived)