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Cali Leng Season 2024-25

Weight124 lbs
Height5-0
ClassSo.
HometownMarysville, Ohio
High SchoolMarysville Early College High Shool

2024-25 Sophomore at Iowa

  • Season record of 40-13 with 18 tech falls and six pins
  • 15-1 in dual competition, scoring 60 points
  • 4-4 against ranked opponents
  • 1st at 2024 Eagle Madness Open
  • 3rd at 2024 Luther Hill Open
  • 6th at 2024 Missouri Valley Open
  • 6th at 2024 NCC Open
  • 6th at 2024 Soldier Salute 
  • 2024 NCWWC Regionals Champion
  • 7th at NCWWC Tournament 
  • Named NWCA Region VII Co-Wrestler of the Month for January 2025
  • 2024 Fall Dean's List
  • NWCA Scholar-All American
  • Letterwinner

2023-24 Freshman at Iowa

  • Season record of 15-12
  • 5th place at 2023 Princeton Open
  • 4th place at North Central Invitational
  • 4th place at 2023 Soldier Salute
  • Letterwinner

High School

  • 2-time State Champion
  • 2-time Central Regional Champion
  • 7th place at Fargo Nationals
  • First girls Champion

Personal

  • Majoring in Business
  • Daughter to Marie Lynn and Jesse Eugene Leng
  • Sibling to Cara, Cami, and Colby
  • Birthday is on May 19, 2005
Iowa Women's Wrestling 2025 Final Notes
Women's Wrestling

Iowa Women's Wrestling 2025 Final Notes

The University of Iowa women's wrestling team finished the 2024-25 season going 19-0 in duals and captured its second straight NCWWC National Championship. The Hawkeyes had three individual national champions and 15 all-Americans. The program had 11 NWCA Scholar All-Americans.

Simon Secures U20 World Team Spot
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Simon Secures U20 World Team Spot

University of Iowa women’s wrestler Naomi Simon took first place at the 2025 Women’s National Championship at 76kg. The win secures Simon’s spot on the 2025 U20 World Team for the second straight year.

11 Hawkeyes Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans
Women's Wrestling

11 Hawkeyes Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

Eleven University of Iowa women’s wrestling student-athletes have been named a National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American, it was announced Tuesday by the NWCA.

Hawkeyes Crown 3 National Champions, Claim Second Straight Team Title
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Hawkeyes Crown 3 National Champions, Claim Second Straight Team Title

The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team finished the 2025 National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Tournament with three champions and 15 All-Americans. The Hawkeyes claimed the team title with 201.5 team points.

Hawkeyes Send 10 Wrestlers to National Semifinals
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Hawkeyes Send 10 Wrestlers to National Semifinals

The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team had a strong showing on day one of the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships, sending all 15 athletes into day two. Iowa finished the day with 107.5 team points anad sit in second place, closely behind North Central College who has 111 points.

Hawkeyes to Compete at National Championships
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Hawkeyes to Compete at National Championships

The Iowa women's wrestling team will finish the season this weekend at the NCWWC National Championships in Coralville, Iowa. Competition inside of Xtream Arena will begin at 10 a.m. on Friday and continue into Saturday night.

Hawkeyes Claim Region VII Title, 15 Wrestlers Qualify for Nationals
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Hawkeyes Claim Region VII Title, 15 Wrestlers Qualify for Nationals

The top-ranked Iowa women’s wrestling team had all 15 regional participants qualify for the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships on Saturday at Simpson College.

Leng Named NWCA Region VII Co-Wrestler of the Month
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Leng Named NWCA Region VII Co-Wrestler of the Month

University of Iowa women’s wrestler, Cali Leng has been named the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Region VII Co-Wrestler of the Month for January, as announced Tuesday by the organization.

Notes: Hawkeyes Head to NCWWC Regionals
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Notes: Hawkeyes Head to NCWWC Regionals

The Hawkeyes will head to Indianola, Iowa, on Feb. 22 to compete for a spot at the National Collegiate Women’s Wrestling Championships.

Hawkeyes Pick Up 4 Ranked Wins, Finish Undefeated in 2024-25 Duals
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Hawkeyes Pick Up 4 Ranked Wins, Finish Undefeated in 2024-25 Duals

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team dominated at the Journeymen College Duals, picking up ranked wins against No. 12 Lock Haven, No. 15 Sacred Heart, No. 19 Elmira College and No. 6 Presbyterian.

Hawkeyes Head East for Journeymen College Duals
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Hawkeyes Head East for Journeymen College Duals

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team will head to Albany, New York, for the Journeymen College Duals this weekend.

Hawkeyes Dominate in Home Finale
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Hawkeyes Dominate in Home Finale

The top-ranked University of Iowa women’s wrestling team dominated in its Carver-Hawkeye Arena season finale against Augustana College and No. 4 Grand Valley State on Saturday evening.

Hawkeyes Clinch Second Straight National Duals Title
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Hawkeyes Clinch Second Straight National Duals Title

The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team clinched its second straight NWCA National Duals title with a win over second-seeded North Central College (NCC) on Saturday afternoon in the UNI-Dome.

Hawkeyes Advance to National Duals Semifinals
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Hawkeyes Advance to National Duals Semifinals

The University of Iowa women’s wrestling team went 2-0 against Aurora and No. 8 Wartburg on day one of the NWCA National Duals in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Hawkeyes to Compete for National Dual Title
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Hawkeyes to Compete for National Dual Title

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team will compete in the NWCA National Duals on Jan. 10-11 at the UNI Dome in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

5 Hawkeyes Claim Soldier Salute Titles
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5 Hawkeyes Claim Soldier Salute Titles

The University of Iowa women's wrestling team claimed five individual titles and 11 top-three finishes on day two of the Soldier Salute on Monday at Xtream Arena. The Hawkeyes took home the team title with 215.50 points.

Strong Day 1 at Soldier Salute
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Strong Day 1 at Soldier Salute

The University of Iowa women's wrestling team had a strong start on day one of the Soldier Salute on Sunday at Xtream Arena with 19 athletes advancing to day two.

WWR Notes: 2024 Soldier Salute
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WWR Notes: 2024 Soldier Salute

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team will compete in the Soldier Salute on Dec. 29-30 at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa.

3 Hawkeyes Win NCC Open Titles
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3 Hawkeyes Win NCC Open Titles

The University of Iowa women's wrestling team earned six top-three finishes on Sunday at the NCC Open.

Hawkeyes Sweep Jewell Duals
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Hawkeyes Sweep Jewell Duals

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team went five-for-five in the Jewell Dual Tournament on Saturday