GENEVA, Oh. — Bellarmine wrestler Keenan Wyatt earned the right to represent the United States on the international stage after winning the 87 kg Greco-Roman division at the 2026 U23 World Team Trials. 

Competing for Knights RTC, Wyatt secured the championship by defeating Michael Altomer (NYAC) in the best-of-three finals series. Wyatt opened with a dominant 7-0 decision in the first match before edging Altomer 6-5 in the second bout to complete the sweep and claim the title. 

As one of the 10 U23 Greco-Roman champions crowned at the event, Wyatt qualified to represent Team USA at the 2026 U23 Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru, later this month. 

Bellarmine was well represented throughout the tournament, with Gavin Ricketts placing third in the 82 kg weight class. The Knights also had seven additional wrestlers competing in Greco-Roman action against some of the nation's top U23 athletes. 

The title marks the second consecutive year Wyatt has qualified to represent Team USA in international competition, further cementing his status among the nation's top Greco-Roman wrestlers while adding another milestone for Bellarmine Wrestling and the Knights RTC. 

Finals Results – 87 kg 

Keenan Wyatt (Knights RTC) def. Michael Altomer (NYAC), 2-0 

Match 1: Wyatt won by decision, 7-0 

Match 2: Wyatt won by decision, 6-5