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3 future Penn State wrestlers win gold at the Pan-American U20 Championships

Three Class of 2024 Nittany Lion recruits won gold at the U20 Pan-American U20 Championships.

Luke Lilledahl, Zach Ryder and Connor Mirasola all placed first at 57 kg, 79 kg and 92 kg, respectively.

THREE INCOMING LIONS WIN PAN AM U20 GOLD!Luke Lilledhal, 3-0 Gold at 57 kgZack Ryder, 4-0 Gold at 79 kgConnor Mirasola, 5-0 gold at 92 kg#PSUwr

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Lilledahl held a perfect 3-0 record throughout the tournament, including a 10-0 win over Ethan Rivera in the first place match.

Ryder was also undefeated in the tournament, earning a 4-0 record with a 10-0 win over Kevin Olavarria Montilla in the finals.