Carter Starocci Height, Weight Class, and Age: How Is He Different From an Average NCAA Wrestler

Carter Starocci’s wrestling journey is straight-up legendary. He started wrestling at the age of three, and by high school, he had already claimed two PIAA state titles and placed four times at the state level. Fast forward to today, and he’s gearing up for his final season at Penn State, with more hype and fire than ever.

And let’s not forget Starocci’s killer performance at the 2022 U23 World Championships, where he held his own against the world’s best and showed he’s more than just a college star. With four NCAA championships, an impressive medal haul, and even a shot at the Olympic Trials, this dude’s stacked resume speaks for itself. But with all eyes on the upcoming NCAA championships, the real question is: How did Carter Starocci rise to the top, and what makes him one to watch this season?

What is Carter Starocci’s height, weight class, and age?

Carter Starocci with a birthdate on February 8, 2001, is one of three kids to his parents Starla and Chris. A brother to two, Chris and Ceci, Carter Starocci is among Penn State’s best wrestlers. He is 23 years of age, and is standing 1.8 meters tall, and has many fans already, particularly after winning the NCAA last year. Now, however, everybody is looking up to him to make the next step toward success. The reigning 174-pound wrestling star is boasting an incredible 64 bout winning streak and Starocci faced his first obstacles after injury at Big Ten Championships.

It looks like he’s ready to start something new, however. The 86 kg (189.6 pounds) category he competed in at the U.S. Olympic Trials is the next weight group he’s hinted at moving up to. In his first bout, he fought to a solid 12-4 win, but injuries ended his run in subsequent rounds. Now, he is seeking to shift to another that might take him up to his limits once again.

Starocci, whose season was saved by the COVID-19 waiver granting an extra year of eligibility, was already considering one last year to lock up his legacy. He’s thinking about a fifth, becoming one of just seven wrestlers to win four national championships. As he put it, “If I come back, it’s not going to be for school”—he’s not letting anything stand in the way of his goals. “It’s because I want to do it,” he added, signaling his determination to claim that historic fifth title, this time likely at 184 pounds. He’s looking at his next big step and all eyes are on him.

What makes the Penn State star one of the best wrestlers of the current times?

Carter Starocci is turning the wrestling world on its head. While most college wrestlers stick to divisions between 149 and 174 pounds, Starocci is ready to take things up a notch—literally. At just 23, he’s already snagged four NCAA titles and dominated the 174-pound division like it was second nature. With a couple of Big Ten championships in his pocket, he’s now aiming for an unheard-of fifth NCAA Division 1 title. No wrestler has ever reached that milestone, but with an extra year of eligibility, thanks to the COVID-19 waiver, Starocci’s shot at history is looking brighter than ever.

Next month, he’ll start his journey with Parker Keckeisen from Northern Iowa at the NWCA All-Star Classic. Reigning NCAA champ at 184 pounds, Keckeisen stands in the way of Starocci becoming the first wrestler to win five NCAA titles. Starocci, ranked No. 1 in the preseason at 184 pounds by InterMat, is ready to show at any weight class, that no matter who you are, he is the one to beat.

Keckeisen only adds fuel to the fire by actually defeating Starocci back in 2018, making this rematch even juicier. Starocci’s move to 184 pounds signifies a new era in the already epic career of the former two-time NCAA champion. As he closes in on making wrestling history, fans are left wondering just how far he’ll push the boundaries.