13 Facts About Anthony Ashnault

Anthony James Ashnault was born on June 25,1995 and is an American freestyle wrestler, graduated folkstyle wrestler, and assistant wrestling coach at Princeton University.

Anthony Ashnault was a four-time undefeated NJSIAA title holder as a high schooler.

Anthony Ashnault remained undefeated all four years of varsity with a record of 170 wins and no losses and went on to win four NJSIAA state titles at four different weight classes.

Anthony Ashnault placed fourth at the 16' NCAA's to become the first two-time All-American in the history of the program.

Anthony Ashnault was initially unable to compete as a senior and missed the whole season due to an injury.

Previous to competing as a senior, Anthony Ashnault had already competed multiple times in freestyle wrestling as a junior in competitions such as the FILA Nationals and World Trials.

Anthony Ashnault won the University Nationals at 65 kilograms, and was scheduled to compete at a best-of-three qualifier for the World University Championship against Jordan Oliver, but Oliver missed weight and was pulled out of the event.

Anthony Ashnault defeated every opponent he faced in the bracket at 70 kilograms, winning the championship.

Anthony Ashnault went on to compete at an exhibition bout at the annual Beat The Streets against 2017 World Championship runner-up James Green.

Anthony Ashnault competed at the World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in an attempt to qualify for the World Championships.

Anthony Ashnault won his first two bouts to reach the finals, in which he faced James Green in a rematch.

Anthony Ashnault was scheduled to compete at the 2020 US Olympic Trials on April, at State College, Pennsylvania the event was postponed until 2021 due to the coronavirus outbreak, along with the Olympics.

Anthony Ashnault announced that he would attempt to make the team at 65 kilograms, and will do so in 2021.