Match of the Day: Benji Peak and Lenny Merkin wrestle in the U23 Nationals semis

Feb 11, 2021, 8:19 AM EST

by USA Wrestling

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Two of the country’s top young talents collided in the 2020 U23 Nationals semifinals when Benji Peak took on Lenny Merkin. Peak, who was also a finalist in the Junior division, is a 2019 Junior Pan Am Championships bronze medalist and a 2020 Senior Nationals champion. Merkin is a 2019 U23 World Team member and a 2020 Senior Nationals third-place finisher. Currently, Peak trains at Northern Michigan, and Merkin trains with the NJ RTC.

Watch Peak and Merkin wrestle below:

Match of the Day: Benji Peak and Lenny Merkin wrestle in the U23 Nationals semis

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Match of the Day: Benji Peak and Lenny Merkin wrestle in the U23 Nationals semis

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