Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci made history by becoming the first five-time national champion in NCAA history, then shook hands with Donald President Trump.
Some college wrestlers had their All-American moments Saturday night.
Just moments after Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci made history by becoming the first five-time national champion in NCAA history, he walked over to the mat-side seats at Wells Fargo Arena in Philadelphia to shake hands with President Donald Trump.
Starocci defeated Northern Iowa’s Parker Keckeisen, 4-3, to win the 184-pound championship and his fifth NCAA title.
It is the first and possibly last time a college wrestler achieves such a feat.
Starocci had a fifth year of eligibility after taking part in the 2021 season when all athletes were given another year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Starocci’s coach, Cael Sanderson, also shook hands with the president Saturday night.
On Friday, other Penn State wrestlers spoke about Trump attending the event.
„It’s a great honor for the sport of wrestling“, Penn State’s Josh Barr told reporters.
