Spencer Richard Lee is an emerging freestyle wrestler from the United States in recent times. Hailing from Murryville, Pennsylvania, United States, he has been an integral part of the Iowa Hawkeyes wrestling team representing the University of Iowa. He led the team to triumph in the NCAA Championship for three seasons; 2018, 2019, and 2021. Moreover, during his college years, he was a three-time Big Ten Champion and a two-time winner of the Dan Hodge Trophy.
Spencer Lee has displayed his impressive wrestling skills on several national and international stages and received accolades for the same. He won the Soldier Salute 125 lbs in 2022. He followed that up by winning the Bill Farrell Memorial 57 kg event and the US Nationals 57 kg event in 2023. One of Lee’s most remarkable achievements is that he became the 2023 Pan American 57 kg champion. He carried this momentum in 2024 by winning the 2024 US Olympics Team Trials 57 kg event. He finally punched in his ticket to the 2024 Olympic Games at the World Olympic Qualifiers and is set to be a member of Team USA in wrestling at the Olympics.
What is Spencer Lee’s Weight?
Spencer Lee weighs 57 kg which is equal to 125.66 lbs. He hails from Murryville, Pennsylvania, United States. Despite Spencer Lee winning the 2024 US Olympic Team Trials by defeating Thomas Gilman with a 6-3 record, he failed to qualify for the team. This was because 57 kg weight did not meet the qualification criteria for the United States of America. Hence, Spencer Lee had to compulsorily compete in the final World Olympic Qualifier in Istanbul, Turkey. There, he defeated Rakhat Kalzhan from Kazakhstan, Wanhao Zhou from China, Ben Tarik from Morocco, and Vladimir Egorov from Macedonia and earned a place in Team USA in wrestling at the Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France in 2024.
Spencer Lee Other Physical Attributes
Spencer Lee Height
Spencer Lee has a height of 5’2” which is equal to 1.6 m.
Spencer Lee Age
Spencer Lee was born on October 14, 1998, in Denver, Colorado, United States. That makes him 25 years old (as of June 2024). However, he was born and bred in Saegertown, Pennsylvania, United States, and eventually relocated to Murryville, Pennsylvania, United States. He attended Franklin Regional High School before joining the University of Iowa.
FAQ's On Spencer Lee Weight
A. Yes, Spencer Lee has qualified and will represent Team USA in wrestling at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France.
A. Spencer Lee’s father is Larry Lee, and he is a judoka.
A. Spencer Lee has a twin sister called Gabrielle Lee. She is also known as Gaby.
A. Spencer Lee’s middle name is “Richard”.
A. Spencer Lee’s mother is Cathy Lee.
