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Darian Toi Cruz (born February 7, 1995) is a Stateside Puerto Rican freestyle wrestler who competes internationally at 57 kilograms.[1] He represented Puerto Rico at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and is a Pan American Games medalist, as well as a three-time Pan American medalist.[2] Cruz was the 2017 NCAA Division I national champion out of Lehigh University.[3]

Darian Cruz
Personal information
Full nameDarian Toi Cruz
Born (1995-02-07) February 7, 1995 (age 29)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Sport
Country United States (2018–2021)
 Puerto Rico (2022–present)
SportWrestling
Weight class57 kg (126 lb)
Event(s)Freestyle and Folkstyle
College teamLehigh
ClubLehigh Valley Wrestling Club
Coached byPat Santoro
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  Puerto Rico
Pan American Games
Bronze medal – third place 2023 Santiago 57 kg
Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place 2022 Acapulco 57 kg
Silver medal – second place 2023 Buenos Aires 57 kg
Grand Prix
Silver medal – second place 2023 Warsaw 57 kg
Silver medal – second place 2022 Madrid 57 kg
Representing the  United States
Pan American Championships
Bronze medal – third place 2020 Ottawa 57 kg
Grand Prix
Bronze medal – third place 2019 Colorado Springs 57 kg
Gold medal – first place 2018 Guelph 57 kg
Collegiate Wrestling
Representing the Lehigh Mountain Hawks
NCAA Division I Championships
Gold medal – first place 2017 St. Louis 125 lb
EIWA Championships
Gold medal – first place 2016 Princeton 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2017 Lewisburg 125 lb
Gold medal – first place 2018 Uniondale 125 lb
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Bethlehem 125 lb

References

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  1. ^ "Darian Cruz – Wrestling". Lehigh University Athletics. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  2. ^ "Cruz Qualifies For Paris Olympics At 57 kg". Lehigh University Athletics. March 2, 2024. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  3. ^ "Darian Cruz wins national title as Lehigh claims 12th place at NCAAs". Lehigh University Athletics. Archived from the original on March 13, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
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