Yonger Bastida

Yonger Pauli Bastida Pomares (born September 19, 1999) is a Cuban freestyle and former folkstyle wrestler who competes at heavyweight for the Iowa State Cyclones.

[3] Bastida grabbed a silver medal at the Cerro Pelado International, notably defeating NCAA champion Kyven Gadson in the semifinals.

[10] Showing notable improvements, Bastida recorded upsets over third and sixth-ranked Jacob Warner and Rocky Elam over the regular season.

[16] During regular season, Bastida amassed an undefeated 15–0 mark in dual meets and claimed the Cliff Keen Invitational title.

[18] At the NCAA tournament, Bastida reached the quarterfinals, where he was upset by two-time All-American Lucas Davison in a rematch from the Cliff Keen Invitational, and was pushed into the consolation bracket.