Mason Parris to Compete at Final X

The event marks a major step in Parris' pursuit of a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic Team.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - Lawrenceburg native Mason Parris is set to kick off his pursuit of a spot on the 2028 U.S. Olympic Wrestling Team.

Parris will be competing at USA Wrestling's 2026 Final X in Newark, New Jersey on June 19. 

He will compete at 57 kg vs. Wyatt Hendrickson in a best-of-three series.

Final X will determine the 2026 U.S. World Team and decide who will represent the United States at the 2026 Senior World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Final X marks a major step in Parris' pursuit of a spot on the 2028 Olympic Team. 

Parris made his first Olympic appearance at the 2024 Olympics. Other career accolades include a National Championship at the University of Michigan and three state championships at Lawrenceburg High School. 

Full details on Final X are available at https://www.themat.com/2026-final-x.

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