Zain Retherford

Quick Facts

Full Name	Zain Retherford
Occupation	Wrestler
Date Of Birth	May 21, 1995(1995-05-21)
Age	29
Country	United States
Birth City	Washington
Horoscope	Taurus

Zain Retherford Biography

Zain Retherford is one of the most popular and richest Wrestler who was born on May 21, 1995 in Washington, United States. He is a legendary wrestler, best known for his time with the Penn State Nittany Lions. He was a two-time national champion, three-time All-American and Hodge Trophy winner in his junior season 2017. He was named the 2016-2017 school’s male student-athlete champion.

He was nominated along with eventual winner Deshaun Weber to the 2017 ESPY Award as best male college athlete.

Zain Allen Retherford (born May 21, 1995) is an American freestyle wrestler and former folkstyle wrestler. As a folkstyle wrestler, Retherford was a 3-time NCAA Champion and 4-time All-American. In 2017 and 2018, he was awarded the Dan Hodge Trophy as the most outstanding folkstyle wrestler in the nation.

Retherford competed at the World Championships weeks after his wrestle-off. He lost a close bout in the first round against Alejandro Valdés (9-10) and was eliminated, placing 26th.

His parents are Allen Retherford and Sarah Retherford.

Zain Retherford Net Worth

Zain Retherford is one of the richest Wrestler from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Zain Retherford 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was the winner of the 2013 Pennsylvania state wrestling title. He was a 130-3 wrestler who finished high school.

He was part of the USA freestyle men’s team at the 2017 World Championships. He was nominated to the 2017 ESPY Award as male college athlete of year.

Retherford had incredible success as a true freshman, going 27-0 in regular season. He made his way to the Big Ten Conference finals to face defending NCAA Champion (future 4-time NCAA Champion) Logan Stieber, whom he lost to by 4 points, making him the runner-up of the tournament and qualifying to the NCAA tournament. At the annual Nationals, Retherford beat three ranked wrestlers including #2-ranked Joey Lazor before losing to top-ranked Logan Stieber once again. After losing his chance at first place, he faced and lost to #1 seeded Mitchell Port, ending his run at the tournament and placing 5th, which earned him All-American Status.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Zain Retherford Dating?

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In this season, Retherford chose to redshirt to focus on training and freestyle, placing second at the Junior World Team Trials and fourth at the 2015 Dave Schultz Memorial International.

Facts & Trivia

Zain Ranked on the list of most popular Wrestler. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Zain Retherford celebrates birthday on May 21 of every year.

He was awarded the Dan Hodge Trophy as the best wrestler in the NCAA and was named the 2017 NCAA Most Dominant Wrestler for the second time in a row.

What is Zain Retherford doing now?

Since then he has competed for the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. In his last competition, Retherford won gold at the 2022 Dan Kolov. In November, FloWrestling named Retherford the 98th greatest wrestler in USA history.

Who did Zain Retherford lose to in college?

Retherford had incredible success as a true freshman, going 27–0 in regular season. He made his way to the Big Ten Conference finals to face defending NCAA champion (eventual four-timer) Logan Stieber , whom he lost to by 4 points, making him the runner-up of the tournament.

How many NCAA titles did Zain Retherford win?

2X NATIONAL CHAMPION Senior Zain Retherford will head into his senior season having won the last two NCAA titles at 149. The 2017 Hodge Trophy winner and NCAA Most Dominant Wrestler, Retherford will be looking to win a third straight NCAA crown and become a four-time All-American.

Who has Bo nickal lost to?

In the best–of–three finals, Nickal faced fellow Penn State legend and ’18 World Champion David Taylor. Nickal lost twice by scores of 0–4 and 0–6, failing to make the US Olympic Team and break Taylor’s 45–match win streak.

What is Bo Nickals record?

Ended his career with a 183-7 record, including 131 pins…