Evan Wick
American wrestler (born 1997)
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Evan Wick (born January 10, 1997) is an American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler who competes at 79 kilograms. He is currently assistant coach for the Cal Poly Mustangs.
Wick in 2019 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Born | January 10, 1997 Fontana, California, U.S. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 2 in (188 cm) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 79 kg (174 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Website | evanwickwrestling.com | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Country |  United States | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sport | Wrestling | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Event(s) | Freestyle and Folkstyle | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| College team | Cal Poly (2021–2022) Wisconsin (2016–2020) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Club | Titan Mercury | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coached by | John Azevedo | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Now coaching | Cal Poly (assistant) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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Wick was a California state champion in high school wrestling. He was a four-time NCAA All-American in collegiate wrestling. At the international level, he is a former winner of the Pan American Wrestling Championships.
He is currently signed to the Middleweight division of Real American Freestyle (RAF), where he was the inaugural RAF Middleweight Champion.
High school career
Wick wrestled for San Marino High School, winning the California state championship at 152 lbs. his senior year in 2016.[1] His twin brother and teammate Zander Wick won the state championship at 145 lbs. that same season.[1]
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame presented Wick with the 2016 Dave Schultz High School Excellence Award.[2]
College career
Wick committed to the University of Wisconsin alongside his brother, Zander.[3]
He placed 3rd at 165 lbs. in the 2018 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, and was named an NCAA All-American in 2018 and 2019.[4]
After receiving his third NCAA All-American honor in 2020, Wick transferred to California Polytechnic State University in 2021 and became teammates with his younger brother Luka Wick.[4]
He finished 3rd at 165 lbs. in the 2022 NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, and was named an NCAA All-American for the fourth time.[5]
Wick ended his collegiate career with an overall record of 133–22.[6]
International career
He was eliminated in the 74 kg semifinals of the 2020 United States Olympic trials by Kyle Dake.[7]
Wick won bronze in the 79 kg division of the 2024 Grand Prix Zagreb Open, losing in the semifinals to Mohammad Nokhodi before defeating Abdollah Sheikhazami.[8]
He was eliminated in the 86 kg second round of the 2024 United States Olympic trials by Chance Marsteller.[9]
Wick won gold in the 79 kg finals of the 2025 Pan American Wrestling Championships, defeating Shane Jones by technical fall.[10]
At the 2025 US Open Championships, he defeated Dean Hamiti in the 79 kg finals to qualify for Final X and a chance at joining Team USA.[11] Wick was then defeated at Final X 2025 by Levi Haines in a best-of-three series.[12]
He won bronze in the 79 kg division of the 2026 Grand Prix Zagreb Open, losing in the semifinals to Dean Hamiti before defeating Danny Braunagel.[13]
Real American Freestyle
Wick debuted for Real American Freestyle (RAF) at RAF 01 on August 30, 2025, defeating Jason Nolf to become the inaugural RAF Middleweight Champion.[14]
He lost the RAF Middleweight Championship to Dean Hamiti by pinfall at RAF 04 on December 20, 2025.[15]
Wick defeated Mahamedkhabib Kadzimahamedau by technical fall at RAF 06 on February 28, 2026.[16]
Coaching career
On October 25, 2022, Wick was hired as assistant coach for the Cal Poly Mustangs.[6]
