Jacarra Winchester

Jacarra Winchester is an American freestyle wrestler, an Olympic athlete, and a World Champion who continues to be a prominent figure in the sport. After securing the gold medal in the 55 kg event at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan, Jacarra Winchester cemented her status as a global force in freestyle wrestling. This monumental win contributed to a record-setting performance for the U.S. women’s freestyle team.

Winchester’s professional career saw rapid progression, joining the U.S. National Team and earning a bronze medal at the University World Championships in Pecs, Hungary in 2014. She previously demonstrated her elite collegiate skills by finishing second in the 2013 WCWA National Championships at 116 pounds and becoming a WCWA national champion at 130 pounds in 2015. Building on these foundations, she secured a 5th place finish at the 2018 World Wrestling Championships, setting the stage for her gold medal breakthrough.

As a prominent figure in the sport, Jacarra Winchester remains a top-ranked athlete, currently holding the No. 1 position at 59 kg/130 lbs. in the highly competitive 2025-26 Team USA Ranking. An Olympic athlete and World Champion, she continues to inspire and compete at the highest echelons of freestyle wrestling.