U.S. Open champion and ranked No. 1 at 76 kg for Team USA, Kylie Welker is affiliated with the IWWC through an NIL sponsorship while she completes her collegiate career at the University of Iowa.
Welker’s impressive resume includes:
- 2025–26 Team USA Ranking, No. 1 at 76 kg
- 2025 Senior World Championships, bronze medal
- 2025 U23 World Championships, gold medal
- 2024 Senior World bronze medalist
- 2024 U23 World silver medalist
- 2023 Senior World silver medalist
- 2019 U23 World silver medalist
- Two-time U.S. Olympic Team Trials runner-up (alternate)
- Two-time Junior World silver medalist
- U.S. Open champion
- Final X champion
- Two-time NCWWC national champion (2024, 2025)
- NCAA national champion (2026)
Kylie Welker is one of the most accomplished and dynamic athletes in women’s freestyle wrestling and a cornerstone of the University of Iowa women’s wrestling program. Known for her relentless pace, technical precision, and competitive toughness, Welker has established herself as a consistent presence on the international stage while continuing to elevate her performance at the collegiate level.
Before arriving at Iowa, Welker quickly rose through the ranks, earning world medals at the Junior, U23, and Senior levels. Her ability to compete successfully against elite international opponents highlights both her versatility and long-term development in the sport.
As she continues her career, Welker is a key figure in the growth of women’s wrestling in the United States, representing Team USA, the Iowa Women’s Wrestling Club, and the University of Iowa with distinction.