Taylor Graveman Replaced Amit Elor on U23 Roster
Taylor Graveman has stepped into the 72 kg freestyle spot for the upcoming Galaxy U23 World Championships.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Wrestling
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Taylor Graveman has been named to the Team USA roster for the 2026 Galaxy U23 World Championships in Las Vegas. She replaces 2024 Olympic champion Amit Elor in the women's freestyle 72 kg weight class.
Why it matters
The roster change follows the U23 Women's Freestyle World Team Procedures, which facilitated the transition after Graveman earned her qualification through recent national success.
Graveman secured her spot by winning the U23 Nationals title in April 2026 and later claimed victory at the U23 Pan American Championships in Lima, Peru. The 72 kg weight class competition is set to take place in Las Vegas.
The players
Taylor Graveman
She is the American wrestler who earned the 72 kg roster spot after winning both the U23 Nationals and the U23 Pan American Championships.
Amit Elor
She is a decorated 2024 Olympic champion who was originally slated for the U23 roster.
The details
Graveman qualified for the prestigious international event by capturing the U23 Nationals title earlier this year. Her addition to the squad marks a significant opportunity for the athlete to compete on the world stage following her strong performance in Lima.
Timeline
In April 2026, Graveman won the U23 Nationals title.
During the summer of 2026, Graveman won the U23 Pan American Championships.
The Galaxy U23 World Championships will occur October 12-18, 2026.
Women's freestyle wrestling competition is scheduled for October 14-16, 2026.
Season Trajectory
This roster shift alters the medal expectations for Team USA in the women's freestyle division heading into the world event. The move tests the depth of the national program while providing Graveman a chance to prove her standing among global competitors.
Graveman will represent the United States in the 72 kg weight class during the women's freestyle tournament in Las Vegas. Matches for this division are slated to occur between October 14 and October 16, 2026.
The takeaway
Graveman has demonstrated high-level consistency by securing national and continental titles leading up to this appointment. Fans should monitor the weight class brackets to see how this mid-season roster adjustment impacts the overall tournament seeding.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Themat.
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