Kyle Dake Age Record, Net Worth, Weight & More!

Who is Kyle Dake?

Kyle Dake is a well-known American athlete with an array of accomplishments in both folkstyle and freestyle wrestling, including four (4) NCAA (D1) titles in 4 different weight classes, being the first wrestler to have ever obtained this level of excellence in the history of this institution. Dake has also competed for Team USA, where he conquered the World Championships (2018, 2019) and the World Cup (2018).  Kyle Dake is also part of the American Olympic Team that will compete in Tokyo in 2021.

Who is Kyle Dake?

Kyle Dake is a well-known American athlete with an array of accomplishments in both folkstyle and freestyle wrestling, including four (4) NCAA (D1) titles in 4 different weight classes, being the first wrestler to have ever obtained this level of excellence in the history of this institution. Dake has also competed for Team USA, where he conquered the World Championships (2018, 2019) and the World Cup (2018).  Kyle Dake is also part of the American Olympic Team that will compete in Tokyo in 2021.

What this article covers:

• Who is Kyle Dake?
• How Old is Kyle Dake?
• How Much is Kyle Dake Worth?
• How Tall is Kyle Dake?
• How Much Does Kyle Dake Weigh?
• Kyle Dake Fight List
• Kyle Dake's Best Fight of All Time
• Kyle Dake's Record

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Kyle Dake was born on February 25, 1991, in Ithaca, New York, United States.

Raised in a family with a strong wrestling background dating as far as his grandfather (Bob Dake), who initiated Lansing school district’s wrestling program back in his heyday, it did not come as a surprise that Kyle himself would give his first steps on a wrestling mat at a very young age. 4 years old to be exact.

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Dake would earn two wrestling state titles for Lansing High School, accomplishments closely followed by his father, Doug, who was coaching the team at the time. A six-time letter winner for Lansing HS, Dake was the wrestling team’s captain for four seasons straight while also being a two-time letter winner in baseball where he played second base and catcher. Adding to his list of high-school accomplishments another letter in track and field for sprinting.

Kyle’s development as a wrestler was closely followed by his father and mentor, Doug Dake, up until the young New York athlete joined Cornell University, a time when that role was taken over by coach Rob Koll.

At Cornell, Dake quickly became one of the most respected wrestlers in the nation, going on to win 4 NCAA titles in 4 different weight classes, the first athlete to ever accomplish this in the history of the association.

After becoming one of the most revered folkstyle wrestlers of all time and graduating from Cornell University (2013) with a record of 137-4, Kyle shifted his focus towards freestyle and the dream of becoming both a World and an Olympic Champion, winning multiple events at the senior level.

How Old is Kyle Dake?

Kyle Dake was born on February 25, 1991.  He is 30 years old.

Kyle Dake's  Family

Kyle Dake is married to his wife Megan.

How Much is Kyle Dake Worth?

Kyle Dake's net worth is estimated to be over $1 million dollars.

How Tall is Kyle Dake?

Kyle Dake is 5 feet, 9 inches tall.

How Much Does Kyle Dake Weigh?

Kyle Dake is approximately 175 lbs.  He has won championships at 4 different weight classes as a collegiate athlete.  He was able to compete at 141, 149, 157, and165 lbs as a collegiate wrestler. 

Kyle Dake Fight List

Kyle Dake is considered one of the best collegiate wrestlers in history.  From 2010 to 2013, he wrestled for Cornell University.  In 2013, he became only the third wrestler to win four NCAA Division I titles.  Among that illustrious group of wrestlers, he was the first to compete and win the title in four different weight classes.

At the end of his final season, Kyle Dake would also be awarded the Hodge Trophy for outstanding wrestler.

Kyle Dake would make his senior freestyle debut in 2011 at the age of 20.  He would become the US University National runner-up to 2010 US National champion Andrew Howe.

In April of 2012, Kyle Dake, already a three-time NCAA champion, attempted to make the Olympic team at 74 kilos, but he would be defeated in the semifinals by Trent Paulson.  During that run, he posted a notable win against future world champion an Hodge Trophy recipient, David Taylor.

 After his graduation from Cornell, Kyle Dake would compete at the 2013 US World Team Trials.  He was able to make it through Trent Paulson, David Taylor and Andrew Howe, he was unable to get past long time nemesis Jordan Burroughs.

In 2015, Kyle Dake would again face Jordan Burroughs at the US World Team Trials and be defeated twice in a row.  Burroughs would go on to win another world title.

In October of 2018, Kyle Dake would compete in his first World Championships at the age of 27.  He destroyed all of his competition.  He was able to win every match by tech fall without having a point scored upon him.  Kyle Dake outscored his opponents 37-0.

High School 
- 1st Place YSPHSAA State championship (2007, 2009)
- 2nd Place YSPHSAA State championship (2008)
- 1st Place FILA Junior Greco-Roman World Trials (2009)
- 5th Place FILA Junior Greco-Roman US Nationals (2009)
- 3rd Place FILA Cadet Freestyle Nationals (2007)
- 14th Place FILA Junior Greco-Roman Worlds (2009)

College 
- 1st Place NCAA 141 Lbs Championship (2010)
- 1st Place NCAA 149 Lbs Championship (2011)
- 1st Place NCAA 157 Lbs Championship (2012)
- 1st Place NCAA 165 Lbs Championship (2013)

- Hodge Trophy Recipient (2013)
- League Wrestler of the Year (2013)
- Outstanding Wrestler at the NCAAs (2013)
- EIWA Wrestler of the Year (2011, 2013)
- Intermat Wrestling’s Freshman of the Year (2010)
- First Team All-IVY (2011)

Seniors 
- 1st Place World Championship (2018, 2019)
- 1st Place World Cup (2018)
- 1st Place US Championship (2015)
- 2nd Place US Open (2017)
- 2nd Place US World Team Trials (2013)
- 3rd Place US Olympic team Trials (2012)
- 3rd Place Freestyle US Nationals (2011)

Kyle Dake's Best Fight of All Time

 Kyle Dake's best match of all time could arguably be his most recent meeting with Jordan Burroughs.  Facing his long-time rival and 5 time Olympian Burroughs, Dake was able to dominate and put an end to Jordan Burrough's 9 year reign.

Who Did Kyle Dake Lose to?

Two of Kyle Dake's most accomplished opponents are J'Den Cox and Jordan Burroughs, each of which has multiple wins over Dake.

Kyle Dake's Record

Kyle Dake holds a Senior record of 103 victories and 17 losses.  As a collegiate athlete he is 20 and 0 in championship events.

Kyle Dake's Injuries

In 2013, Kyle Dake would injury his hand and still place 5th in the World Championships.  This hand injury would force him out of competition for the remainder of 2013 and into 2014.

Is Kyle Dake Retired?

Kyle Dake is currently slated to represent the US at the Olympic games at 79kg.

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