Olympic Champs Elor and Lee Qualify for 2026 Final X

Two of America's brightest wrestling stars are ready to prove themselves again on the world stage.

Olympic gold medalist Amit Elor and silver medalist Spencer Lee have qualified for the 2026 Final X wrestling championship, set for June 19 at Newark's Prudential Center. They'll join 10 other top athletes competing for spots on the U.S. World Team in a best-of-three series that promises high-stakes drama.

Elor's return is particularly remarkable. At just 20 years old, she became the youngest Olympic wrestling champion in U.S. history at the Paris Games. Now she's back at 72 kg after taking time off to welcome her first child in January, proving that motherhood and championship athletics can go hand in hand.

Lee brings his own impressive resume to Newark. The 27-year-old has already racked up three age-group World titles and finished the Olympic Games with silver. This year alone, he's won gold at two United World Wrestling Ranking Series events and nearly topped the U.S. Open.

They're joined by other proven champions, including two-time World medalist Macey Kilty, U23 World champion Jax Forrest, and 2023 World champion Zain Retherford, who's making his first competitive appearance since the 2024 Olympics. Former World bronze medalists Mason Parris and Jennifer Page round out the star-studded lineup.

The competition will determine America's representatives across 20 weight classes in men's and women's freestyle wrestling for the 2026 World Championships.

The Ripple Effect

Final X isn't just about elite competition. The event serves as the 16th annual fundraiser for Beat the Streets New York, a nonprofit that empowers young people through wrestling programs across New York City. Every ticket sold and sponsorship package purchased helps provide opportunities for kids who need them most.

For 16 years, this unique partnership has turned world-class athletic competition into community investment. Local youth programs get the funding they need to keep kids engaged, build confidence, and teach discipline through sport.

The event features three sessions starting at 12:30 p.m. ET, with rounds continuing through the evening if necessary. FloWrestling will stream the entire competition live for fans who can't make it to Newark.

Tickets are available now through Ticketmaster for the competition, while premium packages including access to the exclusive after-party benefit are available through Beat the Streets New York's website.

When champions compete with purpose, everyone wins.