Dymond Guilford Named USA Wrestling Athlete Of The Week

Dymond Guilford (Colorado Springs, Colo./USOPTC/Titan Mercury WC) has been named USA Wrestling Athlete of the Week.

Guilford made her second Senior World Team this past week after winning her best-of-three series at 2026 Final X, presented by Kerberos Capital Management.

After falling behind in the series, Guilford won the final two matches over two-time World bronze medalist Kylie Welker to secure her spot on the 2026 Senior World Team.

In round two of the best-of-three series, Guilford grabbed a 3-2 decision. In the winner-take-all third match, she broke a 1-1 tie and took over in the final period, scoring three takedowns to win 7-1.

Guilford made her first Senior World Team in 2022, and she also claimed silver at the U23 World Championships that same season.

This year, Guilford has medaled twice on the international stage. She started the season with a bronze medal at the Muhamet Malo Ranking Series in Tirana, Albania. In July, at the Polyák Imre, Varga János & Kozma István Memorial Ranking Series in Budapest, Hungary, she claimed silver.

Guilford will now compete at the 2026 Senior World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan, October 24-November 1.

To nominate a wrestler for this honor, please email the athlete’s name, wrestling program, weekly accomplishments and career accolades to communications@usawrestling.org.