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Kylie Welker Season 2024-25

Weight180 lbs
Height5-8
ClassRS So.
HometownFranksville, Wisconsin
HometownFranksville, Wisconsin
High SchoolWaterford Union

Hawk Item

  • 2024 U24 World Champion – 72 kg
  • 2024 Senior World Bronze Medalist – 72 kg

2023-24 Redshirt Freshman at Iowa

  • Season record of 23-1
  • 4-0 against ranked opponents
  • Undefeated dual record at 6-0 with 25 points scored
  • Ranked nationally in her weight class in the top three for the entire season
  • Recorded 16 technical falls and six pins
  • Notched her fastest pin at 26 seconds
  • 2023 Missouri Valley Open Runner-up
  • 2024 Warrior Open Champion
  • 2024 NCWWC Region Five Champion
  • 2024 NCWWC National Champion
  • 2024 Open Mat NCAA Women’s Wrestler of the Year
  • NWCA Scholastic All-American
  • USA Women’s Wrestler of the Year Finalist 
  • USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
  • Academic all-Big Ten
  • Letterwinner

2022-23 Unattached

  • 2022 Soldier Salute Runner-up
  • Runner-up at U20 National Championship in 2023
  • 5th place at 2023 US Open Wrestling Championship
  • True third at 2023 Final X
  • 2023 U20 Pan American Champion
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High School 

  • No. 1 ranked pound-for-pound women’s high school wrestler in America
  • 2021 Junior world champion
  • 2021 U23 World bronze medalist
  • Second in 2021 U.S. Olympic Team Trials
  • 10th at 2021 Senior World Championships

Personal

  • Born December 17, 2003
  • Daughter of Jeremy Welker
  • Majoring in Pre-Business
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

Hawkeyes Dominate Iowa Duals
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Hawkeyes Dominate Iowa Duals

The top-ranked University of Iowa women's wrestling team dominated in its Carver-Hawkeye Arena season debut against Cornell College and No. 25 William Jewell on Saturday afternoon. 

Kilty, Welker Bring Home Senior World Bronze Medals
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Kilty, Welker Bring Home Senior World Bronze Medals

Senior Macey Kilty (65kg) and redshirt sophomore Kylie Welker (72 kg) both captured 2024 Senior World Championship bronze medals in Albania on Wednesday.

Welker Captures U23 World Gold, Kilty Secures Silver
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Welker Captures U23 World Gold, Kilty Secures Silver

Two University of Iowa women’s wrestlers had top two finishes at the 2024 U23 World Championships in Albania on Friday. Redshirt sophomore Kylie Welker secured the gold medal at 72 kg and senior Macey Kilty took silver at 62 kg.

Hawkeyes Release 2024-25 Schedule
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Hawkeyes Release 2024-25 Schedule

University of Iowa women’s wrestling head coach Clarissa Chun released the full schedule for the 2024-25 season on Tuesday. The Hawkeyes will host two home duals inside of Carver-Hawkeye Arena.

Iowa’s Macey Kilty during a photo shoot at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
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3 Hawkeyes to Compete at World Championships

Three University of Iowa women’s wrestlers will travel to Tirana, Albania to compete at the 2024 World Championships at the Tirana Olympic Park. Senior Macey Kilty (62/65 kg), junior Skye Realin (59 kg) and redshirt sophomore Kylie Welker (72 kg) will all represent team USA.

Iowa’s Kylie Welker wrestles North Central’s Yelena Makoyed during their 170-pound bout in the 1st Place Match of the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Saturday, March 9, 2024. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
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Kilty, Welker Win Senior World Team Trials

University of Iowa women’s wrestlers Macey Kilty (65kg) and Kylie Welker (72kg) both claimed their spot on the 2024 Senior World Championship Team on Sunday afternoon at the CHI Health Center in Omaha, Neb.

Iowa Hawkeyes' Kylie Welker wrestles Lindenwood’s Katt Mossinghoff in a 170-pound match during the NCWWC Regionals at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, on Friday, February 23, 2024. Welker defeated by Mossinghoff by fall in 0:26. (Jerod Ringwald/hawkeyesports.com)
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2 Hawkeyes to Compete to Senior World Team Trials

Two University of Iowa women’s wrestlers will compete at the 2024 Senior World Team Trials on Saturday and Sunday at CHI Health Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Hawkeyes competing include Macey Kilty (65kg) and Kylie Welker (72kg).

Welker Named The Open Mat’s NCAA Women’s Wrestler of the Year
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Welker Named The Open Mat’s NCAA Women’s Wrestler of the Year

Deede, Welker Named USA Wrestling Wrestler of the Year Finalists
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Deede, Welker Named USA Wrestling Wrestler of the Year Finalists

Iowa’s Lilly Luft wrestles Emmanuel College’s Gianna Anaya in their 136-pound bout during the Second Round of the National Collegiate Women's Wrestling Championships at the Alliant Energy PowerHouse in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on Friday, March 8, 2024. (Stephen Mally/hawkeyesports.com)
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8 Hawkeyes Named NWCA Scholar All-Americans

Hawkeyes Crown 6 National Champions and Take Home the Team Title
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Hawkeyes Crown 6 National Champions and Take Home the Team Title

Hawkeyes Continue Strong After Day 1 of Nationals
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Hawkeyes Continue Strong After Day 1 of Nationals

Hawkeyes to Compete at National Tournament
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Hawkeyes to Compete at National Tournament

15 Hawkeyes Qualify for Nationals; Take Region V Title
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15 Hawkeyes Qualify for Nationals; Take Region V Title

Hawkeyes Go Undefeated in Inaugural Season
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Hawkeyes Go Undefeated in Inaugural Season

Hawkeyes Finish Warrior Open with 4 Champions
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Hawkeyes Finish Warrior Open with 4 Champions

Hawkeyes Sweep Warrior Duals
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Hawkeyes Sweep Warrior Duals

Hawkeyes Dominate Iowa Duals
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Hawkeyes Dominate Iowa Duals

Notes: Hawkeyes to Host Iowa Duals
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Notes: Hawkeyes to Host Iowa Duals

Welker Named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week
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Welker Named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week

Hawkeyes Clinch The National Duals Title
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Hawkeyes Clinch The National Duals Title

Hawkeyes Pin Their Way Through Day 1
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Hawkeyes Pin Their Way Through Day 1

Notes: Hawkeyes to Compete for National Dual Title
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Notes: Hawkeyes to Compete for National Dual Title

Notes: Hawkeyes Head to Soldier Salute
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Notes: Hawkeyes Head to Soldier Salute

Hawkeyes Win 6 Titles at Missouri Valley Open
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Hawkeyes Win 6 Titles at Missouri Valley Open

Hawkeyes Send 12 to Semifinals at Missouri Valley Open
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Hawkeyes Send 12 to Semifinals at Missouri Valley Open

Hawkeyes Dominate in Home Debut
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Hawkeyes Dominate in Home Debut

Notes: Iowa Hosts Trailblazer Duals
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Notes: Iowa Hosts Trailblazer Duals

Clarissa Chun Media Day Transcript | Oct. 18
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Clarissa Chun Media Day Transcript | Oct. 18

Schmit, Ward, Welker Claim U20 Pan American Titles  
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Schmit, Ward, Welker Claim U20 Pan American Titles  

Trio of Hawkeyes to Compete at U20 Pan American Championships
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Trio of Hawkeyes to Compete at U20 Pan American Championships

Taylor, Welker Set to Compete at Final X
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Taylor, Welker Set to Compete at Final X

Welker Set to Compete at Senior World Team Trials
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Welker Set to Compete at Senior World Team Trials

Four Hawkeyes Place at the US Open Wrestling Championships
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Four Hawkeyes Place at the US Open Wrestling Championships

7 Hawkeyes Head to U.S. Open Championships
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7 Hawkeyes Head to U.S. Open Championships

Five Hawkeyes Claim Top 3 Finishes at U20 National Championship
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Five Hawkeyes Claim Top 3 Finishes at U20 National Championship

Hawkeyes Claim 3 Soldier Salute Titles
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Hawkeyes Claim 3 Soldier Salute Titles

Hawkeyes Put 4 Wrestlers in Soldier Salute Finals
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Hawkeyes Put 4 Wrestlers in Soldier Salute Finals

5 Hawkeyes Undefeated after Session I of Soldier Salute
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5 Hawkeyes Undefeated after Session I of Soldier Salute

Han Becomes 13th Hawkeye Signee in Inaugural Class
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Han Becomes 13th Hawkeye Signee in Inaugural Class

Iowa Signs National Champion Felicity Taylor
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Iowa Signs National Champion Felicity Taylor

Iowa Signs 2-Time World Medalist Sterling Dias
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Iowa Signs 2-Time World Medalist Sterling Dias

Mir Becomes 10th Hawkeye Signee
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Mir Becomes 10th Hawkeye Signee

Calkins Signs NLI with Iowa Women’s Wrestling
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Calkins Signs NLI with Iowa Women’s Wrestling

Ava Bayless Signs with Iowa Women’s Wrestling
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Ava Bayless Signs with Iowa Women’s Wrestling

NAIA All-American Nanea Estrella to Transfer to Iowa
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NAIA All-American Nanea Estrella to Transfer to Iowa

Gonzalez Twins Join Hawkeyes Class of 2022
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Gonzalez Twins Join Hawkeyes Class of 2022

Kylie Welker Becomes First Commit in Program History
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Kylie Welker Becomes First Commit in Program History