The crowd in Nice, France, was treated to a masterclass in wrestling at the 51st annual Henri Deglane Grand Prix. Dominance wasn’t just a theme—it was the headline. The American wrestler, Spencer Lee sent shockwaves through the international stage.

And it only took him a little more than two minutes. The Olympic silver medalist, with an unbeatable 4-0 streak, delivered a stellar performance. Outscoring his opponents 50-0 was a depiction of skill and pure determination. Moreover, it was the kind of display that reminded everyone why he’s considered one of the most relentless forces in the wrestling world.

A tweet by Hawkeye Wrestling Club read,” Spencer Lee won his first 3 matches all by tech at the Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane. He was only on the mat for a combined 99 seconds.” Only a few minutes had passed when the news broke that Spencer had beaten Guesseppe Rea Villarroel of Ecuador in the semi-finals. And what’s more? It was with another technical fall and in almost no time! Spencer reached the finals to face Switzerland’s Thomas Epp. Diving into these numbers tells you everything about how meticulously Spencer prepared and just how effortlessly he could take control, leaving no moment wasted. The fact that he won four matches with a total wrestling time of just over two minutes and still scored 40 unanswered points against his opponents isn’t just impressive—it’s borderline unfathomable.

With Spencer Lee’s performance ending there, it took no time for social media to blow up over it. Almost immediately, one user tweeted, “Spencer Lee is currently in the finals at the Henri Deglane and is dominating. He’s 4-0 with 4 techs and has wrestled a total of 2 minutes and 14 seconds. That’s 33.5 seconds per match.” The numbers are mind-blowing—33.5 seconds per match shows just how efficient and in control Spencer really is, something you rarely see at such a high level of competition. Furthermore, an American wrestler sent shockwaves through the international stage.

The host of the popular wrestling podcast Baschamania, Justin Basch reposted the tweet, adding, “USA dominating over in France this morning.” His remark really underscores how Spencer Lee’s victory at the Henri Deglane Grand Prix means so much more than just another win; in fact, it’s a big deal for the sport. By dominating in a way that brings attention, U.S. wrestlers like Spencer are, without a doubt, setting a new standard. His journey to the top, though full of challenges, only strengthened him.

How injuries forged Spencer Lee’s unstoppable spirit

Spencer Lee’s journey to the top has been anything but smooth. His most challenging battles were with knee injuries that kept him off the mat for significant periods of time, forcing him to reconsider how he trained and recovered. But despite the frustration and pain, Spencer refused to back down. His determination and commitment brought him back to the game.

Despite the challenges, Spencer Lee has returned back stronger. “He’s where he needs to be for the next step, and that’s the most important thing. When you have a chance of takin’ care of business, you’re takin’ care of it. Put yourself in the best position. He did, and he did it on his own… did it in (a) short turn around,” said his coach, Brands right after his triumph in the U.S. Olympic Trials. And he was not too inaccurate in his assessment of his pupil as Lee went on to win silver in Paris at in the 57kg weight category. His coach, Tom Brands, noticed the progress that Spencer demonstrated physically and even more so on the inside. The faith Brands has in Spencer goes beyond just believing in his physical comeback; it’s about recognizing his talent.

His journey has pushed this flawless display of dominance we saw in France. Therefore, Can Spencer Lee sustain this and be an all-time great wrestler?