Carter Starocci expressed his thoughts after consistently dominating the NCAA circuit for five years. The American athlete revealed that it is difficult to remain at the forefront of a dynamic sport like wrestling. However, he shared how his upbringing and mindset have played an integral role in this success.

Oklahoma State's Wyatt Hendrickson reacts to beating Minnesota's Gable Steveson in the NCAA finals. Hendrickson earned this year's Hodge Trophy, given to the current season's most dominant wrestler. Matt Rourke | Associated Press

Oklahoma State’s Wyatt Hendrickson is the Hodge Trophy award winner. He beat out Penn State wrestlers Carter Starocci and Mitchell Mesenbrink for the sport’s top individual honor. The Cowboy had 30 first place votes.

Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci defeated Northern Iowa's Parker Keckeisen to become the first five-time national champion in NCAA wrestling history. Starocci's victory helped Penn State break its own NCAA team points record, achieving its 12th national ...

Five-time NCAA Division I wrestling champion Carter Starocci shared the contents of his mat-side conversation with President Donald Trump during an appearance on "Fox & Friends."

Starocci became a five-time NCAA wrestling champion in the marquee matchup of the finals. The NCAA Championships usually saves the best for last.

Penn State wrestler Carter Starocci won his fifth NCAA wrestling title Saturday, achieving a feat that hasn't happened before and that no one expects to see again.

What would Starocci have said if someone told him as a true freshman he’d win five national titles? “I would have said, you’re damn right.”

Carter Starocci expressed his thoughts with a bold message after securing a massive victory at the NCAA Wrestling Championships 2025. The American athlete wrote his name in history books after ...