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Yianni Diakomihalis is one of the famous Wrestler, who was born on the memorable day of April 11 in the year 1999. Hailing from the vibrant city of New York, Yianni Diakomihalis is a proud citizen of United States.
Wrestler and social media star who was a NCAA wrestling champion in 2018 and 2019. Photos of his sports career have amassed him120,000 followers on Instagram.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Yianni Diakomihalis continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Yianni Diakomihalis |
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| First Name: | Yianni |
| Last Name: | Diakomihalis |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 11 |
| Birth Year: | 1999 |
| Age: | 24-years |
| Education: | Hilton High School |
Career
He began wrestling for Cornell University in 2017.
In April 2019 he won the U.S. Open title at 65 kilograms.
Family
His parents areIlias and Gina. He has younger brothers Greg, Elijah andMicah. Kyle Dakealso wrestled for Cornell University.
Yianni Diakomihalis Timeline
2014
As a high school sophomore (2014), Diakomihalis committed to Cornell University.
2016
As a junior, he placed third at the 2016 UWW Nationals.
2017
He graduated in 2017 as a four-time NYSPHSAA champion with a 243–3 record on a win streak of 210 victories.
2018
Next, he most notably dominated recently crowned Pan American Continental champion Joseph McKenna to a technical fall and defeated the same opponent he defeated in his first match, 2018 University World Champion Eduard Grigorew, winning the championship without getting the rubber match with Musukaev as Musukaev forfeited out of the tournament after their earlier match.
2019
Diakomihalis did not compete at the NCAA level in 2019–2020, as he took an Olympic redshirt year and focused on freestyle.
2020
Yianni planned to return to college wrestling in 2020–2021; however, the Ivy League announced the cancellation of all winter sports on November 13, 2020, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
