Considered one of the most dominant college athletes of the last few years, Iowa’s Spencer Lee looks to make a name for himself at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
The 25-year-old had a collegiate record of 98-6, winning gold at the NCAA Division I and Big Ten Championships three times. As a freestyle wrestler, Lee is a Pan American and World Championships gold medalist. His record is unmatched.
The only thing missing is an Olympic medal.
The prodigy’s last international medal came eight years ago. Hawkeye coach Tom Brands, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist, has helped Lee every step of the way. That dynamic has helped Lee get the confidence he needs to succeed in Paris.
“I’m ready to go. We know what it takes to be at that level. I got coaches who have been there and know what it takes to train and prepare the best,” said Lee via WHO 13.
“He’s where he needs to be for the next step, and that’s the most important thing. When you have a chance of takin’ care of business you’re takin’ care of it. Put yourself in the best position. He did, and he did it on his own. He did it in short turnaround,” said Brands.
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Here is all you need to know about seeing Lee in action at the Olympics, including the dates he will perform and how to watch.
Olympic Wrestling schedule 2024
Spencer Lee competes at 57kg for men’s freestyle. He begins his potential Olympic run from August 8 to 9.
The best place to catch Lee and the rest of the 57kg fights is on Peacock, while replays of the later rounds and medal matches will be available on USA Network, CNBC and Fubo.
Fights in bold below indicate when Lee would be scheduled to fight.
- Thursday, August 8
- 5 a.m. ET: MGR 67kg Repechage
- 5 a.m. ET: WFS 53kg Repechage
- 5 a.m. ET: MGR 87kg Repechage
- 5:30 a.m. ET: MFS 57kg 1/8 Final
- 5:30 a.m. ET: WFS 57kg 1/8 Final
- 5:30 a.m. ET: MFS 86kg 1/8 Final
- 6:50 a.m. ET: MFS 57kg 1/4 Final
- 6:50 a.m. ET: WFS 57kg 1/4 Final
- 6:50 a.m. ET: MFS 86kg 1/4 Final
- 12:15 p.m. ET: MFS 57kg Semifinal
- 12:35 p.m. ET: MFS 86kg Semifinal
- 12:55 p.m. ET: WFS 57kg Semifinal
- 1:30 p.m. ET: MGR 67kg Bronze Medal Match
- 1:55 p.m. ET: MGR 67kg Final
- 2:05 p.m. ET: MGR 87kg Bronze Medal Match
- 2:30 p.m. ET: MGR 87kg Final
- 2:50 p.m. ET: WFS 53kg Bronze Medal Match
- 3:15 p.m. ET: WFS 53kg Final
- Friday, August 9
- 5 a.m. ET: MFS 57kg Repechage
- 5 a.m. ET: WFS 57kg Repechage
- 5 a.m. ET: MFS 86kg Repechage
- 5:30 a.m. ET: MFS 74kg 1/8 Final
- 5:30 a.m. ET: WFS 62kg 1/8 Final
- 5:30 a.m. ET: MFS 125kg 1/8 Final
- 6:50 a.m. ET: MFS 74kg 1/4 Final
- 6:50 a.m. ET: WFS 62kg 1/4 Final
- 6:50 a.m. ET: MFS 125kg 1/4 Final
- 12:15 p.m. ET: MFS 74kg Semifinal
- 12:35 p.m. ET: MFS 125kg Semifinal
- 12:55 p.m. ET: WFS 62kg Semifinal
- 1:30 p.m. ET: MFS 57kg Bronze Medal Match
- 1:55 p.m. ET: MFS 57kg Final
- 2:05 p.m. ET: MFS 86kg Bronze Medal Match
- 2:30 p.m. ET: MFS 86kg Final
- 2:50 p.m. ET: WFS 57kg Bronze Medal Match
- 3:15 p.m. ET: WFS 57kg Final
Spencer Lee 2024 Olympic Wrestling results
- MFS 57kg 1/8 Final
- Spencer Lee [USA] VPO1 3-2 Zou Wanhao [CHN]
- MFS 57kg 1/4 Final
- Spencer Lee [USA] VSU1 12-2 Bekzat Almaz Uulu [KGZ]
- MFS 57kg Semifinal
- Spencer Lee [USA] VSU1 14-4 Gulomjon Abdullaev [UZB]
- MFS 57kg Final
- Rei Higuchi [JPN] VPO1 4-2 Spencer Lee [USA]
Olympic Wrestling 2024 TV channels, live streams info
- Date: Monday, August 5 — Sunday, August 11
- Locations: Grand Palais Ephemere in Champ de Mars – France
- How to watch:
- U.S. TV channels: USA Network | CNBC
- U.S. live streams: Peacock | Fubo | NBC app/website
The Olympics will be available on the USA Network in the U.S while Peacock will also be showing wrestling. It will also be streamed via Fubo who are currently offering a FREE trial.
Wrestling coverage predominantly features on Peacock with replays of the later rounds and medal matches also shown on CNBC, USA Network and Fubo.