U23 World Championships

Mitchell Mesenbrink had an outstanding U23 World ChampionshipTournament in Tirana, Albania! Competing at 74 kg, he defeated Murat Dzhakupov (Kazakhstan) 7-2 in his opening match. He fell by 11-8 decision to 2024 Senior Asian Champion Kota Takahashi (Japan) in the quarterfinals. When Takahashi advanced to the finals, Mitchell was brought back into the repechage. To advance to the bronze medal match, he beat Ali Rezaeiaghouzgeleh (Iran) by a 16-7 score. 

In the bronze medal match, Mitchell defeated Magomedrasul Asluev (Bahrain) 6-0! 

Congratulations to U23 World Bronze Medalist Mitchell Mesenbrink!!!