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 U.S. national champion and a multiple-time medalist in international tournaments.[1]
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| Full name | Jason Michael Nolf | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | January 10, 1996 Yatesboro, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 74 kg (163 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Event(s) | Freestyle and Folkstyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Penn State | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Nittany Lion Wrestling Club | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | Cael Sanderson | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
editHigh school
editNolf 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
editA three-time state champion, Nolf committed to wrestle at Pennsylvania State University in 2013.[4]
2014–2015
editDuring his redshirt campaign, Nolf claimed titles at 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
editAs a redshirt 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 and finished second.[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
editAs 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
editAs 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
editAs 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 133–4.[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
editTo 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
editTo 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 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
editIn 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
editTo 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
editIn 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]
In April, Nolf competed at the US Olympic Team Trials, and won the finals of the challenge tournament after wins over Jarrett Jacques and Olympian Gold Medalist, Pan American Champion and 6 Time World Champion Jordan Burroughs. During Saturday's Championship Series, facing Olympian Bronze Medalist and four-time NCAA champion Kyle Dake, Nolf was defeated on points, ending his hopes of a run at the Summer Olympics. Nolf later confirmed that he would retire from the sport of wrestling.[47]
Professional grappling career
editNolf has been known to give wrestling seminars to high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu academies,[48] and has even spent some time training in the sport with Bo Nickal.[49]
Nolf competed in his professional grappling debut against Andrew Simmons at the Paradigm Open 3 on June 9, 2024.[50] He won the match by submission.[51]
Nolf competed in the under 80kg division of the inaugural Craig Jones Invitational on August 16 and 17, 2024.[52] He was submitted by Tye Ruotolo in the opening round.[53]
Personal life
editOn June 30, 2018, Nolf married Penn State women's soccer player Maddie Elliston.[2]
Freestyle record
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NCAA record
editStats
editReferences
edit- ^ "3x NCAA Champ | Jason Nolf". www.jasonnolf.com. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ a b "Jason Nolf – Wrestling". Penn State University Athletics. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ "Penn State recruit Jason Nolf dominates, finishes high school career with third PIAA Championship gold medal". pennlive. March 8, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ bveo12 (July 19, 2013). "Cael lands PA wrestler Jason Nolf". Black Shoe Diaries. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Collegian, Sara Perlowitz | The Daily (March 24, 2019). "Greatness breeds greatness: How Cael Sanderson bred Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal into national champions". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ Collegian, Evan Murach | The Daily (March 22, 2016). "Losses for Penn State wrestling's Jason Nolf and Bo Nickal leave mark". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ "Nolf named InterMat Freshman of the Year". InterMat. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ GarrettCarr (July 7, 2016). "Nittany Lion Wrestlers Excel on Freestyle Circuit". Black Shoe Diaries. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Drive, 44 University; Dallas; Pennsylvania 18612675-2171. "Lions' perfect finals run culminates with NCAA wrestling championship". Penn State Wilkes-Barre. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
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- ^ PennLive, Jim Carlson | Special to (June 11, 2017). "Penn State wrestler Zain Retherford earns berth on U.S. Senior Freestyle World team; Mark Hall wins Junior crown". pennlive. Retrieved January 10, 2024.
- ^ Colucci, Anthony (January 3, 2018). "Penn State Wrestling Reclaims Southern Scuffle Title With Six Champs". Onward State. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "No.1 Penn State Wins Keystone Classic in Philadelphia". Penn State Athletics. November 18, 2018. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily (March 3, 2018). "Penn State wrestling's Jason Nolf will medically forfeit rest of Big Ten tournament, report says". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ "Penn State edges Ohio St. for seventh team title in eight years | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ DiGrande, Will. "Penn wrestling impresses amongst stacked field at Keystone Classic". www.thedp.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Sauertieg, Clay (January 3, 2019). "Penn State Wrestling Wins Southern Scuffle". Black Shoe Diaries. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "NCAA wrestling championships: Penn State wins 2019 national title | NCAA.com". www.ncaa.com. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ LLC, ACS. "Jason Nolf (Penn State) Profile". www.wrestlestat.com. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ "Student-athletes McHugh and Nolf awarded Big Ten Medal of Honor | Penn State University". www.psu.edu. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Bo Nickal and Jason Nolf Join the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club". Fanatic Wrestling. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "#FreestyleFriday: Relive Martinez and Nolf best-of-three series at World Team Trials". Archived from the original on October 23, 2022. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ "Bo Nickal Wins Gold at U.S. Open National Championship". Penn State Athletics. April 29, 2019. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ PennLive, Jim Carlson | Special to (November 17, 2019). "Depleted Penn State lineup still manages 4 titles at Black Knight West Point Invite; Lions finish 2nd to Army". pennlive. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Collegian, Jake Aferiat | The Daily (March 8, 2020). "Penn State wrestling legend Jason Nolf qualifies for 2020 Olympic Team Trials". The Daily Collegian. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ "US Olympic Wrestling Trials At Bryce Jordan Center Postponed". Onward State. March 13, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2020.
- ^ Cain, Brandon M. (June 29, 2020). "Oklahoma State wrestling: Jordan Oliver gets upset by Jason Nolf at Rumble on the Rooftop". Cowboys Ride For Free. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Nolf vs. Jenkins slated for Oct. 20 at NLWC event". Intermat. October 5, 2020. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ PennLive, Jim Carlson | Special to (October 21, 2020). "NLWC wrestlers dominate Rofkin event in State College". pennlive. Retrieved October 21, 2020.
- ^ "Snyder wins 3 bouts; Dake, Arujau take two wins each in loaded NLWC 5 card". InterMat. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ^ report, Staff. "Carter Starocci, David Carr eliminated in U.S. Olympic Wrestling Trials". Erie Times-News. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Four NLWC Athletes Qualify for Tokyo Olympics as David Taylor Becomes Penn State's Newest Olympian". Penn State Athletics. April 3, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Men's Freestyle Finals Results In Lincoln". Intermat. September 12, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Online, Connecticut Wrestling (September 13, 2021). "Burroughs earns spot on U.S. world team for 8th time in freestyle - Connecticut Wrestling Online". Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Jason Nolf Takes Out World Champ Khetik Tsabolov - FloWrestling". www.flowrestling.org. December 8, 2021. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ ericolanowski. "Sunday's Ivan Yariguin FS and WW Finals Set". United World Wrestling. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Goodwin, Cody. "Iowa wrestling secures decisive 23-9 win over Oklahoma State at the Bout at the Ballpark". Hawk Central. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Alex Facundo Wins 2022 U20 Freestyle Crown; Named O.W. in Las Vegas". Penn State Athletics. May 2, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Updated: 14 athletes win World Team Trials Challenge Tournament finals, to advance to Final X against a World medalist". www.themat.com. May 22, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Arujau, Dake Secure US National Team Spots at Final X". Cornell University Athletics. January 11, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Asian Development Outlook Supplement December 2022 (Report). Asian Development Bank. December 1, 2022. doi:10.22617/fls220579-3.
- ^ Network, Staff Report High Top Sports (February 4, 2023). "Jason Nolf takes gold Zagreb Open". leadertimes.com. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Penn State Wrestling Shines at the 2023 U.S. Open". Penn State Athletics. April 30, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Penn State Olympic RTC/NLWC Dominates at Final X". Penn State Athletics. June 10, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "Lee, Larkin, Nolf, Hidlay, Macchiavello, Gwiazdowski win Bill Farrell men's freestyle titles". www.themat.com. November 19, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Paul, Diptarko (January 11, 2024). "With Jordan Burroughs Pulling Out of Zagreb Open, Jason Nolf Stepped Up for Team USA With a Birthday Special Performance". EssentiallySports. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Phillips, Sabrina. "Jason Nolf Retires From Wrestling To Pursue Business Interests And Jiu-Jitsu". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
- ^ Burne, Kathrine (October 5, 2021). "Watch NCAA Champion Jason Nolf Training BJJ With Craig Jones". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Rollo, Ian (December 28, 2020). "Bo Nickal Puts On A Gi For The First Time As A BJJ White Belt". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Rogers, Kian (May 14, 2024). "Three-Time NCAA Champion Jason Nolf To Make Professional Grappling Debut". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
- ^ Blackett, Todd (June 10, 2024). "Jason Nolf Puts On Flawless Performance In BJJ Debut". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved June 10, 2024.
- ^ Williams, Jackson (June 14, 2024). "Three-Time NCAA Champion Jason Nolf Joins Craig Jones Invitational". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved June 20, 2024.
- ^ "Craig Jones Invitational 2024 Live Results, Play-by-play, Analysis, Highlights, More". Jitsmagazine. Retrieved August 17, 2024.
External links
edit- Jason Nolf's Rokfin Channel
- Jason Nolf at the International Wrestling Database
- Jason Nolf at Team USA (archived)
