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Nick Lee, a distinguished figure in collegiate wrestling, was appointed as the 13th head wrestling coach at Penn State University. His tenure at Penn State is marked by outstanding achievements. He became Penn State’s first five-time All-American in 2022 and secured his second consecutive NCAA National Championship at 141 pounds that year. Lee contributed to three NCAA team championships and achieved five podium finishes. His individual NCAA performances include a 5th place in 2018 and 2019, a first-team All-American status in 2020 (when the tournament was canceled), and NCAA titles in 2021 and 2022. citeturn0search1

Originally from Evansville, Indiana, Lee had an impressive college career with a 118-13 overall record, 18 falls, 27 technical falls, and 40 major decisions. He won the Big Ten Championship in 2022 and amassed 226 dual meet points, maintaining a 55-2 dual meet record. citeturn0search1

Academically, Lee was a four-time NWCA First Team National All-Academic Selection, a three-time Academic All-Big Ten winner, and a CoSIDA Academic All-American. He was also a 2022 Hodge Trophy Award Finalist, placing third. citeturn0search1

In freestyle wrestling, Lee has earned multiple accolades, including his third spot on the U.S. National Team at 65 kg this season and membership in the 2023 U.S. World Team. He was the 2023 U.S. Open Champion and the 2023 Final X Champion. citeturn0search1

Under Lee’s leadership, Penn State Wrestling continues to excel, having secured 11 NCAA team championships in the last 13 events. The Nittany Lions boast 38 individual NCAA titles, 56 NCAA finalists, and a dominant presence in the national semifinals with a 56-8 record. The team is the only one to win an NCAA title at each weight class in the last decade and to have two athletes win a fourth NCAA title in the same season. citeturn0search1

Lee’s appointment as head coach signifies a new chapter for Penn State Wrestling, promising continued excellence and a commitment to developing future champions.

For more insights into Nick Lee’s journey and his role in Penn State Wrestling, you might find the following video informative:

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