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Nyla Valencia - Women's Wrestling - University of Iowa Athletics

Nyla Valencia

Height 5-1
Weight 110 lbs.
Class RS So.
Hometown Morgan Hill, California
High School Ann Sobrato

2023-24 Redshirt Freshman

  • Unable to compete due to injury
  • Academic all-Big Ten
  • Letterwinner

2022-23 Unattached

  • Missouri Valley Open Champion
  • 2023 Runner-up at U20 National Championship

High School

  • Ranks third at 106 in National Girls High School Rankings
  • Won 106-pound title in the Inaugural USA Wrestling High School National Showcase
  • Won 106-pound title at CIF State Championships as a sophomore
  • 2019 & 2021 Super 32 Title Winner
  • 2021 106-pound title winner at National Recruiting Showcase

Personal 

  • Born August 17, 2004
  • Daughter of Joel and Sandra Valencia
  • Majoring in Biology