I’ve never been one to feel overly satisfied, at least when it comes to my athletic career as a wrestler.
When I won a gold medal at the 2023 U20 Pan-Am Championships last year in Chile, it was a cool moment and something I’ll always remember and be proud of.
To be honest with you, it’s been my greatest accomplishment so far in my wrestling career, but I’m still not satisfied
For those that don’t know, the Pan-Ams are one step down from the World Championships.
When I was qualifying last year, I finished second in the bracket that sent me to the Pan-Ams.
If I would’ve won, I would’ve competed against the best of the best at the World Championships
While I was disappointed in just missing out on the chance to compete at Worlds, it gave me a chip on my shoulder that motivates me to work harder than I did yesterday.
Throughout my entire life, I’ve always had a mindset of being the hardest worker in the room. I’m of the belief that if you’re the hardest worker in the room, the results will come if you trust and respect the process.
My dad and older brother are sadly no longer here to see me live out my dreams as a collegiate wrestler at Nebraska, but they always taught me to be the best at whatever it is I pursued.
Whenever I take the mat, whether it be for Team USA or Nebraska, I know they’re always with me and guiding me to put in the work and do my best to have my hand raised high.
ICYMI: 2 Huskers took home gold medals this weekend at the U20 Pan-Am Championships in Chile.@TaylorAntrell and @CamdenMcdanel outscored their opponents by a combined score of 63-1 in 6 matches.
— Nebraska Wrestling (@HuskerWrestling) July 10, 2023
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