TEMPE – Three wrestlers from the Sun Devil Wrestling team are set to represent the United States at the U20 Pan-American Games in Lima, Peru. The event will take place from July 10 to 13.
Kyler Larkin, an incoming freshman, secured his position on the team with a 10-5 decision victory at the U.S. Open in April in the 61 kg freestyle division. He previously represented the U.S. on the 2022 U17 World Team and is considered one of the top wrestlers in his weight class nationwide. Larkin is a Fargo champion and comes from a wrestling family; he is the son of Eric Larkin, a former national champion and Hodge Trophy Award winner.
Pierson Manville had an impressive finish to his freshman season by winning the U20 Greco-Roman title in the 67 kg weight class with a decisive 10-0 tech-fall victory at the U.S. Open. Before joining Arizona State University in 2024, Manville was an eight-time Fargo All-American and won a championship at both freestyle and greco-roman styles in previous competitions.
Jude Randall claimed victory in the U20 Greco-Roman title at the U.S. Open for the 72 kg weight class earlier this year. After spending his freshman year at Oklahoma, Randall transferred to Arizona State for his sophomore year, where he achieved a record of nine wins and three losses.
The Pan-Am Games can be viewed via livestream on the Pan Am Sports Channel, featuring various sessions including qualification rounds and finals for different categories.