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Anthony Echemendia

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Cuban wrestler (born 1999)
Anthony Echemendía
Personal information
Full nameAnthony Luis Echemendía Orduña
Born (1999-09-10)September 10, 1999 (age 25)
Cabaiguán, Cuba
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)
Sport
Country Cuba
SportWrestling
Weight class141 lb (64 kg)
Event(s)Freestyle andFolkstyle
College teamCyclones
Coached byKevin Dresser
Medal record
Men'sfreestyle wrestling
Representing Cuba
Cuban National Championships
Silver medal – second place2018 Camagüey61 kg
Bronze medal – third place2017 Santiago de Cuba57 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
RepresentingtheIowa State Cyclones
Big 12 Championships
Gold medal – first place2024 Tulsa141 lb

Anthony Luis Echemendía Orduña (born September 10, 1999) is a Cubanfreestyle andfolkstyle wrestler.[1] A two-time Cuban National medalist in freestyle, Echemendia was an NCAA Division I All-American and theBig 12 Conference champion in2024 out of theIowa State University.[2][3]

Early life and career in Cuba

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Echemendía was born inCabaigúan,Cuba. He started traininggymnastics when he was four years old but ended up leaving the sport at the age of eight, following his father and brother's steps to startwrestling instead.[4]

He attended and won his first U14 National Championship in 2012 and since then, he grabbed titles in U15, U17, U20 and U23. After a third-place finish in 2017, he reached the finals of the 2018 Senior National Tournament and then, while preparing for the U20 Nationals and Pan-American Championships with the U20 Cuban Pan American team in Guatemala, Echemendíadefected from Cuba, sneaking away from his coaches and teammates to cross Guatemala, Belize and Mexico and finally get to the United States late in the year.[5]

Career in the United States

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High school

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2018–2019

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Echemendía arrived toTucson, Arizona in late 2018, where he attendedSunnyside High School as a senior, for one semester. He started competing infolkstyle shortly after the arrival and dominated on his way to a Division IIstate title at 152 pounds, compiling an unbeaten record of 22 wins and no losses.[5] He graduated as a 2018–19 student.[6]

Once the season ended, Echemendia went back to freestyle, and after winning the AZ state freestyle tournament, he claimed gold in both freestyle andGreco-Roman at the U20 Fargo National Championships.[7] He also beat Josh Saunders at Who's Number One in a freestyle bout.[8]

College

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Despite unofficially committing to theIowa State Cyclones, Echemendía ended up at theOhio State University.[9][10]

2020–2021

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Competing in the freestyle senior level, Echemendía lost to Evan Henderson in November 2020, atFloWrestling: Burroughs vs. Valencia.[11] He then wrestled a match againstWorld silver medalistJames Green at theFloWrestling: RTC Cup, where he wastech'd in the last seconds after a near-upset.[12][13]

Making hiscollegiate wrestling debut, Echemendía was defeated by his teammate Dylan D'Emilio at the OSU wrestle-offs in January 2021.[14] However, thestarting spot went back–and–forth throughout the regular season.[15] In February, Tom Ryan decided to start D'Emilio for the post-season, as Echemendía was battling an injury.[16] He finished the season with a 4–1 record, with his lone loss coming in hands of top–rankedJaydin Eierman fromIowa.[17]

2021–2022

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In the next season, Echemendía also failed to take the varsity spot, losing to Jordan Decatur at the OSU wrestle-offs in October 2021.[18] He then decided toredshirt, and went 2–0 at an open tournament in November.[19]

After the season and legal issues, Echemendía entered theNCAA transfer portal in March 2022.[20]

2022–2023

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During his sophomore campaign, Echemendia competed unattached, wrestling at five open tournaments and winning three of them during regular season.[21] Echemendía then transferred to theIowa State University.[22]

2023–2024

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In his junior and first year as aCyclone, Echemendia started off defeating teammates Carter Fousek andNCAA qualifier Casey Swiderski to take the varsity spot at 149 pounds in October.[23] After a 2–0 stint at the weight class, Echemendía dropped down to 141 pounds, improving to a 16–4 record and claiming a seventh-place finish at the Cliff Keen Invitational during regular season.[24] In the post-season, Echemendia claimed theBig 12 Conference before becoming an All-American with a fifth-place finish at theNCAA tournament, closing out the year at 23–6.[25][2]

2024–2025

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In his senior and final year, Echemendía currently holds a 6–3 record and placed fourth at the Cliff Keen Invitational.[26]

Controversies

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Altercation with his wife

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On November 10, 2021, it was announced that Echemendía had been arrested due to an altercation with his wife, Lily Echemendía, in which he allegedly grabbed her by the neck with both hands until rendering her unconscious, leading to him being charged withfelonious assault.[27] He entered a guilty plea to a misdemeanor charge and was sentenced to time served (four days).[28]

Personal life

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Echemendía's life story has been featured in documentaries byFloSports and theBig Ten Network.[29] Sincedefecting from Cuba in 2018, Echemendía, was not able to see his family until 2023, when he visited his native country.[30]

Freestyle record

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Senior Freestyle matches
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEventLocation
FloWrestling RTC Cup at 65 kg – 5th for Ohio RTC
Loss0–2United StatesJames GreenTF 4–14December 4, 2020FloWrestling RTC Cup

United StatesAustin, Texas

Loss0–1United States Evan Henderson3–8November 14, 2020FloWrestling: Burroughs vs. Valencia
2018 Cuban National Championships2nd place, silver medalist(s) at 61 kg
2017 U23 Cuban National Championships1st place, gold medalist(s) at 57 kg
2017 Cuban National Championships3rd place, bronze medalist(s) at 57 kg

NCAA record

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NCAA Division I Record
Res.RecordOpponentScoreDateEvent
End of 2023–2024 Season (junior year)
2024 NCAA Championships 5th at 141 lbs
WinLachlan McNeilFFMarch 21–23, 20242024 NCAA Division I National Championships
Loss47–9Real Woods0–4
Loss47–8Jesse Mendez4–6
Win47–7Ryan Jack5–3
Win46–7Josh Edmond8–2
Win45–7Greyson ClarkTF 20–4
2024 Big 12 Conference1st place, gold medalist(s) at 141 lbs
Win44–7Cael Happel4–2March 9–10, 20242024 Big 12 Conference Championships
Win43–7Jordan TitusMD 14–4
Win42–7Cole BrooksTF 21–5
Win41–7Garrett KuchanTF 17–2
Win40–7Josh Edmond10–9February 25, 2024Missouri - Iowa State Dual
Win39–7Cael Happel9–6February 11, 2024Northern Iowa - Iowa State Dual
Loss38–7Tagen JamisonSV–1 1–4January 27, 2024Iowa State - Oklahoma State Dual
Win38–6Kaden SmithTF 23–7January 26, 2024Iowa State - Oklahoma Dual
Win37–6Haiden DruryMD 17–3January 12, 2024Utah Valley - Iowa State Dual
Win36–6Emilio Trujillo-DeenTF 20–4January 7, 2024Iowa State - Cal Baptist Dual
Win35–6Cody FooteTF 20–4January 5, 2024Iowa State - Arizona State Dual
Win34–6Vince CornellaMD 13–4December 19, 2023Iowa State - Cornell Dual
Win33–6Brennan Van HoeckeMD 19–6Iowa State - Little Rock Dual
Win32–6Cole MatthewsMD 12–3Iowa State - Pittsburgh Dual
2023 Cliff Keen Invitational 7th at 141 lbs
Win31–6Vince CornellaMD 13–3December 2–3, 20232023 Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational
Loss30–6Cael Happel3–9
Win30–5Jason MirandaMD 17–3
Loss29–5Lachlan McNeil6–9
Win29–4Cleveland BeltonFall
Win28–4Devin Matthews7–3
Loss27–4Real WoodsSV–1 1–4November 26, 2023Iowa - Iowa State Dual
Win27–3Felix LettiniTF 21–6November 19, 2023Wisconsin - Iowa State Dual
Win26–3Tyler McKnightTF 22–5November 12, 2023Davidson - Iowa State Dual
Win25–3Douglas TerryTF 24–7November 5, 2023Iowa State - Cleveland State Dual
Start of 2023–2024 Season (junior year)
End of 2022–2023 Season (sophomore year)
2023 Last Chance Open1st place, gold medalist(s) at 149 lbs
Win24–3Theo ChaFallFebruary 19, 20232023 Last Chance Open
Win23–3Danny SheenTF 23–8
Win22–3Gable FoxMD 14–4
2023 North Country Open1st place, gold medalist(s) at 149 lbs
Win21–3Trae ThilmonyTF 22–6January 22, 20232023 North Country Open
Win20–3Max Petersen11–4
Win19–3Gabriel SchummMD 14–4
2022 Soldier Salute Open3rd place, bronze medalist(s) at 149 lbs
Win18–3Wil Guida4–3December 29, 20222022 Soldier Salute Open
Win17–3Danny Fongaro7–3
Loss16–3Caleb Rathjen3–4
Win16–2Wil Guida11–10
Win15–2Matthew WilliamsMD 17–5
2022 UNI Open1st place, gold medalist(s) at 149 lbs
Win14–2Drew Roberts4–2December 10, 20222022 UNI Open
Win13–2Blaine Brenner6–2
Win12–2Nate Pulliam11–6
2022 Grand View Open 4th at 149 lbs
Win11–2Drayden Morton3–1November 12, 20222022 Grand View Open
Win10–2Dallas KoelzerMD 14–4
Win9–2Jack Latimer13–7
Loss8–2Cam Robinson8–11
Win8–1Cole Ferguson10–4
Win7–1Ian HeathMD 15–6
Start of 2022–2023 Season (sophomore year)
End of 2021–2022 Season (redshirt year)
2021 Michigan State Open DNP at 141 lbs
Win6–1Nico Bolivar8–3November 6, 20212021 Michigan State Open
Win5–1Caleb Brooks4–2
Start of 2021–2022 Season (redshirt year)
End of 2020–2021 Season (freshman year)
Loss4–1Jaydin EiermanFallFebruary 7, 2021Iowa - Ohio State Dual
Win4–0Danny Bertoni8–6January 31, 2021Ohio State - Maryland Dual
Win3–0Jake Spiess6–3January 29, 2021Michigan State - Ohio State Dual
Win2–0Dominic Dentino11–5January 17, 2021Ohio State Wisconsin Extra
Win1–0Trey Escobar11–7Ohio State - Wisconsin Dual
Start of 2020–2021 Season (freshman year)

Stats

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SeasonYearSchoolNCAAWeight ClassRecordWin
2024JuniorIowa State University5th14123–679.31%
2023SophomoreUnattachedDNQ14918–290.00%
2022RedshirtOhio State University1412–0100.00%
2021FreshmanDNQ4–180.00%
Career47–983.93%

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References

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  2. ^ab"ISU Places Three on Podium During Medal Round".Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved2024-03-24.
  3. ^"He won six gold medals for Cuba. Now he wants one for the United States".Miami Herald. July 25, 2019. RetrievedMay 7, 2020.
  4. ^Cubano, Periódico (2019-07-25)."Luchador cubano quiere ganar medalla olímpica para EE.UU".PERIÓDICO CUBANO (in Spanish). Retrieved2020-05-07.
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