Just Now: Penn State wrestling confirmed that Mitchell Mesenbrink, will not be sparring again……..
As of now, there is no official confirmation from Penn State wrestling regarding Mitchell Mesenbrink’s retirement or cessation of sparring. Recent reports highlight his active participation and success in the sport. In October 2024, Mesenbrink secured a bronze medal at the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania, competing in the 74 kg weight class. He achieved a 6-0 victory over Magomedrasul Asluev of Bahrain in the bronze medal match, showcasing his skill and resilience.
Earlier, in August 2023, Mesenbrink clinched the U20 World Championship title at 74 kg, demonstrating his dominance with a 16-5 technical fall over Iran’s Hossein Mohammad Aghaei in the finals. His collegiate career has been equally impressive; during the 2023-24 season, he earned the Big Ten Wrestler of the Week accolade following a stellar performance at the Black Knight Invitational. There, he secured the 165-pound title with four technical falls, outscoring opponents 72-10.
Given these recent achievements, there is no current information to suggest that Mesenbrink has ceased sparring or retired from wrestling.
